As soon as Ji Seo Joon and I appeared in the cafeteria, as expected, people began to steal glances, and the whispers grew louder.
“Didn’t you hear the rumor?”
“What rumor?”
The word ‘rumor’ instantly furrowed my brow.
“Moon Da Yul is actually Mr. Moon Fox of S.T Corporation.”
“What are you talking about?”
Was it my imagination that the furrow in Ji Seo Joon’s brow deepened?
“That’s the rumor.”
“What? Why?”
Why was he asking me that?
As I explained why such a rumor had started, Ji Seo Joon crossed his arms and put down his spoon.
“Don’t these people know what ‘rumor’ means?”
This guy.
I gave Ji Seo Joon a stern look, shoved food into my mouth, and chewed roughly.
“……Is anyone bullying you or anything?”
Ji Seo Joon looked at me with a tinge of concern in his eyes.
“Well, it’s not high school. No one’s called me to the bathroom yet.”
At my smile, Ji Seo Joon chuckled awkwardly.
“Should we just go public?”
“With what?”
“Us, you and me…..”
I was so startled by Ji Seo Joon’s words that I involuntarily kicked him.
“Ouch!”
“Keep it down!”
I warned Ji Seo Joon as I glanced around.
Luckily, no one was close enough to have heard, but I cautiously surveyed the area once more, my heart pounding.
“Why not go public? Then we wouldn’t have to worry about rumors.”
“Yeah, but other worries would arise.”
Ji Seo Joon kept rubbing his sore shin.
Rumors would fade, but going public with a workplace romance was another matter.
After finishing our meal and leaving the cafeteria, Ji Seo Joon kept scanning the area, tensing his eyes. He didn’t realize it made him look even more suspicious.
“Shall I walk you to the office?”
“Wouldn’t that be more weird?”
Luckily, he seemed convinced by my words.
“I have to get to the lab quickly. Go on.”
Reluctantly nodding, Ji Seo Joon waved lightly and disappeared.
Feeling stifled, I wanted a refreshing cup of iced Americano. I didn’t want to go outside the office, and I gave up on going to the office cafe.
People would definitely be there. Disappointed, I was about to return to my office when—
“Hello?”
The sharp voice of Mi-saek pierced my ears.
“……Yes, hello.”
It was Ms. Yoo Na-ra from the HR team.
“Could we talk for a moment if you have time?”
Whether it was a notification or a suggestion, I briefly cocked my head at her strange remark. People began to openly murmur as they looked at her and me. I wanted to get away from this place quickly.
“Yes, let’s do that.”
I followed her, thinking to myself.
Am I being called to the restroom again?
[Star Icon][Star Icon]Fortunately, it wasn’t the restroom. Whether it was fortunate or unfortunate, we were at a secluded spot in the rooftop garden, seldom visited by company employees.
Feeling relieved that nothing confrontational would happen, yet slightly worried about rumors spreading, I said,
“Do you have something to say? My precious lunchtime is ticking away.”
She had been silently looking down from the rooftop, but she turned her body to look at me at my words.
“You must be enjoying yourself.”
What did she mean by that?
“Could you please explain what you’re talking about?”
As I spoke sternly, her right eyebrow twitched.
“Are you weighing Researcher Jung Chan-hyung against Researcher Ji Seo Joon?”
Ah. Of course. It was about this.
“That’s a false rumor. Nothing like that is happening.”
“If it’s not true, would there be smoke without fire?”
“Yes, there would be.”
“No……”
I interrupted her and quickly spit out what I had to say.
“I thought you knew since you’re close with Researcher Jung Chan-hyung. We’re not that close; we’ve only bumped into each other a few times. If you still have doubts, you should ask him directly.”
I didn’t want to entertain her any longer and tried to leave, but she spoke.
“Are you really just friends with Researcher Ji Seo Joon?”
This woman won’t give it up.
I sighed deeply and looked back at her.
“Yes, we’re friends. Actually, even if we weren’t, it’s none of Ms. Yoo Na-ra’s business.”
At my words, Ms. Yoo Na-ra, who had her arms crossed, took a step closer to me.
What, what now?
I was startled internally but tried my best to maintain a composed expression.
“I really like Researcher Ji Seo Joon.”
Stunned by her misplaced confession for a moment, I listened as she continued.
“So, these rumors are really hard on me. That’s why I wish Assistant Manager Moon Da Yul would act properly.”
Snap.
I heard the sound of rationality snapping in my head.
“You said ‘act’? ”
As I spoke, she suddenly backed down, her tail between her legs. Perhaps it was my fierce expression. My mother always disapproved of me making such a face.
“I, I misspoke. What I meant was…”
“Yes, you made a mistake. You called me Assistant Manager, didn’t you? I am S.T Travel Coordinator Moon Da Yul. A colleague who works in the same company as you, Ms. Yoo Na-ra. And you’ve made a huge mistake with that colleague.”
I brushed my hair back roughly. Ms. Yoo Na-ra took a step back.
“I haven’t done anything that warrants such comments from Ms. Yoo Na-ra. Even if I had, it’s not her place to call me out on it.”
Ms. Yoo Na-ra, who had been staring at me with wide eyes, didn’t even blink. Don’t her eyes get dry? Just when I had that fleeting worry, her irises darkened and tears began to well up.
“Ms, Ms. Yoo Na-ra?”
“Ah. I’m sorry. Have I overstepped my boundaries? Actually, I still have lingering feelings for Ji Seo Joon… If I’ve offended you, I apologize.”
And with that, she bowed her head and began to dab at her tears.
“I’m sorry for taking up your time. I’ll be going now.”
She left her seat, her flowing hair trailing behind her. As I stared at her blankly, I realized that a few people in the rooftop garden were glancing in our direction.
So this was why she had suddenly cried. The culprit was undoubtedly that woman, not me, but the people wouldn’t know that.
I’m screwed. Totally screwed.
I left the rooftop garden with a lost look on my face.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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