Yerin entered Ihyeon’s office initially to set up a date for his arranged meeting, but somehow the conversation had taken a different turn.
“Why such a face?”
“No, it’s nothing. I’ll do my best to find that woman, though I doubt there’s much need.”
“About the arranged meeting…”
“I’m not planning to go.”
“Madam Yoon insisted I arrange it for you.”
Yerin looked at Ihyeon with a heartfelt plea for understanding.
But Ihyeon unexpectedly changed the subject.
“Is it still early for dinner?”
“Yes? Yes.”
The conversation was interrupted abruptly by Ihyeon’s sudden mention of dinner.
Ihyeon grabbed his suit jacket from the coat rack and strode out of the office.
“Director?”
“I can’t think straight because I’m hungry.”
“Then, shall we finish our discussion after you’ve eaten?”
“Let’s talk over dinner.”
Yerin hesitated to ask if she was to join him for dinner again, but Ihyeon was already waiting for her at the door, as if it was the most natural thing.
Once again, Yerin sat in the passenger seat of Ihyeon’s car, heading to a restaurant.
“Director, let me drive.”
“No need. If Secretary Han gets into an accident…”
“I’ve never had an accident. I even drove for the executive I previously served.”
“Accidents happen unexpectedly. Today might be the first time.”
Yerin had no choice but to nod.
Would she ever win an argument with him? She briefly pondered.
Ihyeon’s car eventually stopped in front of a secluded traditional Korean restaurant, seemingly reserved in advance. The staff recognized Ihyeon and led them to a private room.
“What would you like to eat?”
“I’ll have whatever you order, Director.”
“Alright.”
Ihyeon ordered a full-course meal and asked for everything to be served at once.
Shortly after, a delicious-smelling meal was served.
“You must not have eaten well at lunch with Madam Yoon.”
“No, that’s not true.”
“Eat comfortably.”
“Please enjoy your meal too, Director.”
Despite the awkward atmosphere, Yerin picked up her chopsticks. She feared Ihyeon might comment on her not eating.
As she tasted the galbijjim (braised short ribs), it melted in her mouth, surprisingly delicious, and she quickly finished a bowl of rice, hungrier than she realized.
Ihyeon looked at her with satisfaction.
“Secretary Han, do you know why I’ve asked to eat with you two days in a row?”
“I’m not sure.”
“Whenever I go on blind dates, the other party always seems hurt.”
Yerin clasped her hands under the table.
“I always seem fine, though.”
Yerin could only offer a light smile.
‘He might not realize it himself.’
Ihyeon exudes overwhelming charisma without trying. This might intimidate his dates, making it hard for them to approach him. The conversation usually flows according to his wishes, especially during meetings where he turns cold, sharply articulating his points, leaving others feeling like culprits, apologizing continuously.
Yerin could imagine how his blind dates might have felt.
“What do you think, Secretary Han?”
Yerin hesitated. Should she be brutally honest or just say something pleasant?
Finally, she decided to speak her mind.
“Director, sometimes your tone can be quite sharp, unintentionally.”
Ihyeon leaned back, folding his arms with interest.
The icy gaze of Ihyeon, seated opposite Yerin, seemed like it could freeze her on the spot.
‘Ah, should I continue like this?’
However, Yerin didn’t want to answer dishonestly. Ihyeon appeared genuinely interested in understanding his shortcomings.
“Perhaps that’s why the women you’ve met thought of you as very cold,” Yerin suggested.
Of course, the Ihyeon she saw that night was anything but cold. He was rather passionate and even whispered tender words that could melt a heart.
Thinking about this made her heart flutter unexpectedly.
Ihyeon, too, would probably shower a woman he truly loved with such words.
‘What am I thinking?’
Yerin straightened her posture and gave Ihyeon a faint smile.
“From my few days of observation, Director Ihyeon, you seemed considerate and not cold at all.”
“That’s what it seemed like?”
“Yes.”
Luckily, Ihyeon didn’t take offense.
“Secretary Han, I hope you didn’t take it the wrong way.”
“No, Director.”
“I’m planning to seriously pursue a real relationship with that woman.”
His face was earnest.
Ihyeon’s dark eyes pierced into Yerin’s face, as if trying to read her soul.
“But I’ve never actually dated before.”
“What?”
Yerin couldn’t hide her shock. How could a man as accomplished as him never have dated?
Quickly, Ihyeon clarified.
“Don’t be so surprised. It’s not that I couldn’t, I just didn’t.”
“Ah, I see. That makes sense.”
It did make sense. With his looks and credentials, it was implausible that he couldn’t date.
“I’d like to try it with Secretary Han.”
“… What?”
Yerin was a beat late in responding.
“With me…?”
“Dating.”
Yerin’s mouth slowly opened in disbelief.
Seeing her expression, Ihyeon let out a small chuckle.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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