Even though I had suggested a fake or contract relationship, I knew Yerin’s mind must have been troubled.
I couldn’t bear to see her father popping up and shaking her.
I never intended to eavesdrop on their conversation.
When Yerin didn’t come in after meeting Pyeonghun for a long time, I stepped outside and accidentally heard him discussing his business ideas.
“Pyeonghun is stirring up trouble for an already troubled woman.”
I was willing to invest an astronomical sum in his business, provided he promised not to bother Yerin.
For me, money was never an issue.
Throughout the drive, my mind was filled with thoughts of Yerin.
“Even after rejecting her, she’s still on my mind.”
If people who knew me well saw this, they would be shocked.
A man who never cared about women is now so anxious about Yerin.
Just thinking about her brought a silly smile to my face.
It was a serious case indeed.
Right then, Yerin’s name flashed on the Bluetooth screen connected to the car.
I cleared my throat and pressed the call button.
“Yes, Secretary Han.”
“Director, are you okay?”
“Me? Or Secretary Han’s father?”
“You’re not still with him, are you?”
“I dropped him off a little while ago.”
“You didn’t have to go through all that trouble… Thank you, and I’m sorry.”
Her voice softly filled the car, more pleasing to my ears than any music.
“There are many things today that made Secretary Han feel sorry.”
“I didn’t reject you because I dislike you, Director.”
“I hope so.”
“Are you heading home?”
“Almost there.”
“You didn’t say anything strange to my father, did you?”
It seemed her late-night call was about this.
“What if I did?”
“What?”
“Do you not trust me, Secretary Han?”
“It’s not that I don’t trust you, Director. I was just worried if my father asked you any odd questions.”
“I didn’t make up any stories.”
“Even though I got rejected today, I thought it was better to pretend to be her boyfriend than to say we broke up after just one day.”
“You did the right thing.”
Her voice filled the silent car, and surprisingly, my lips curled up in response.
“Why did you take my father home?”
“I couldn’t just leave an elder standing outside for so long.”
The real reason was different. If I had left first, Pyeonghun might have called Yerin out again, which I didn’t want.
I didn’t feel like sharing these petty thoughts.
“I thought Secretary Han might be tired from all the worrying she did today because of my proposal.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Meanwhile, I had almost reached my villa.
As I parked the car, I spoke softly.
“Secretary Han, you remember the breakfast meeting tomorrow, right?”
“Yes, I’ll visit your place on time.”
“Good. Have a good night.”
I ended the call and stepped out of the car, feeling strangely elated at the thought of Yerin entering my space in just a few hours.
Arriving at Na-ri’s house, Secretary Choi got out of the car first.
Na-ri followed, heading towards a nearby pub.
To break the awkwardness, Secretary Choi initiated the conversation.
“Normally, I would have to wake up Director Ihyeon early in the morning. But now that Secretary Han is here, I’m free from that duty.”
“You seem really happy about it.”
“Yes, it’s a relief. Waking him up is harder than you might think.”
Na-ri worried about Yerin having to take on such a challenging task. But knowing her positive attitude, she was confident Yerin would handle it well.
The two arrived at the pub, ordered simple snacks and two glasses of draft beer, and sat facing each other.
“I’ve been forced to abstain from alcohol while accompanying Director Cha Ihyeon. Now, I can finally enjoy evenings with a life of my own.”
“It’s amazing what secretaries do. Even when I tell my secretary to leave early, she always stays till the end.”
“Of course. Just in case something happens while I’m away.”
Secretary Choi shook his head as if the mere thought was terrifying.
Na-ri took a sip of her cold beer and began asking about Ihyeon, planning to gather information to share with Yerin.
“You’ve known Director Cha Ihyeon since childhood, right?”
“Yes, I received a lot of help from Chairman Cha. Thanks to him, I could even complete college.”
Na-ri listened intently to the story of how he had been close to Ihyeon for almost their entire lives, making the current situation more surprising and intriguing for him.
“Are you talking about Director Cha desperately searching for that woman?”
“Yes.”
Secretary Choi had always seen Ihyeon as someone who didn’t even blink at the most charming women’s advances.
“He used to think love, romance, and marriage were unnecessary.”
Secretary Choi shook his head in disbelief even as he spoke.
“To think that such a Director Cha Ihyeon could be changed so quickly by a woman… she must be quite stunning.”
Na-ri nervously gulped down her beer.
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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