Yerin looked at Lee Hyun with a mix of suspicion and curiosity.
Lee Hyun leaned forward and stated, “I am a businessman.”
Though Yerin hadn’t worked for Lee Hyun long, he was known as an indispensable figure at Jiseok Group. He was famous for turning every project he touched profitable and for saving businesses on the brink of failure.
“We always make the best choices that are mutually beneficial. And I’m good at that,” he added.
Yerin listened quietly to his words.
“I’ve been really curious about what Secretary Han needs.”
It seemed he had pondered a lot about what to give in exchange for mutual benefits.
“It was difficult to figure out what to offer Secretary Han. Even when I offered a building or money, she refused. It was quite challenging.”
It appeared he finally discovered something Yerin truly needed.
“I’ll take responsibility and care for Secretary Han’s mother, at our Jiseok Hospital.”
It was an offer too tempting to ignore.
“That’s information only my father knows.”
Despite this, Lee Hyun appeared undaunted and confident.
“It doesn’t make sense for family to be unable to see each other.”
True, Pyeonghoon had always used Yerin’s mother, Chan-suk, almost like a hostage to get money from her.
It had always been hard for Yerin not being able to see Chan-suk whenever she wanted.
Noticing Yerin’s wavering eyes, Lee Hyun smiled gently.
“So, Secretary Han, let’s do it. Let’s date.”
“…”
“I won’t do anything frivolous, I promise.”
He emphasized he genuinely wanted dating lessons and had no other intentions.
“I promise not to do anything without Secretary Han’s consent.”
For Yerin, this emotionless, pseudo-romantic arrangement was a first, and she couldn’t immediately decide.
“Secretary Han, I’m not suggesting we do anything serious. Just a rehearsal.”
Lee Hyun seemed set on persuading her, even rolling up his shirt sleeves, revealing his strong arms marked with prominent veins.
“Do you have a boyfriend, Secretary Han?”
“No.”
“A man you like?”
“That too, no.”
“What’s your type then?”
Yerin pondered over Lee Hyun’s question.
“I don’t really have a type.”
“Oh, really.”
Lee Hyun sounded disappointed.
“Let’s find out your type then.”
“How?”
“While dating me.”
The conclusion was always to date, no matter what.
“I will do whatever Secretary Han wants.”
In truth, it was a proposition Yerin couldn’t lose out on, aside from the discomfort of it being her boss.
She had been longing to see her mother, Chan-suk, more often, and he was offering that.
It wasn’t real dating, just an act, so maybe she should try it.
Her resolute heart began to sway.
“Then maybe I just need a little more time to think…”
“That’s not possible.”
Lee Hyun was very firm and seemed in a hurry.
“You know, after our conversation with Madam Yoon.”
“What about it?”
“Madam Yoon is probably investigating the woman I’m supposedly in love with.”
“?”
Yerin exclaimed in shock. That couldn’t be allowed.
“If she finds out that the woman I love has disappeared…”
“…”
“She would scour the earth to find her.”
Yerin’s fingers trembled beneath the table.
“So, isn’t it better to divert Madam Yoon’s attention somewhere else?”
“How?”
“By starting a relationship.”
“…”
Yerin was torn between two difficult choices. If Madam Yoon intervened, Lee Hyun would soon find out that Yerin was the missing woman.
On the other hand, a fake relationship with him was also like walking on thin ice.
No matter what, there were risks involved.
“Wouldn’t Madam Yoon become more curious if you start dating?” Yerin asked.
“No,” Lee Hyun declared confidently. “She’ll lose interest then.”
“Why? Wouldn’t she be more curious about who you’re dating?”
“She might be curious, yes.”
“So, it’s not a good idea then.”
Lee Hyun patiently explained his reasoning. “If I’m dating, she’ll be cautious not to harm her son’s reputation.”
“Really?”
“Yes. She might occasionally call Secretary Han to inquire, but that’s it.”
Yerin was still skeptical.
“Don’t worry. All Secretary Han has to do is recite a few dates we’ve had.”
“What?”
“Just omit the fact that Secretary Han is my dating partner when reporting to her. Isn’t that easier?”
It sounded daunting to even think about it.
However, Lee Hyun reassured her with confidence. “Just a few times of playing along should do.”
“Wouldn’t Madam Yoon become even more curious about the woman you’re dating?”
“I’ll firmly instruct her not to pry until I introduce her.”
Yerin’s face showed her uncertainty.
“Secretary Han can meet her mother comfortably, I can keep my mother at bay, and we can practice dating.”
Lee Hyun smiled brightly, seeing it as a beneficial deal from all angles.
He then took out his tablet PC, which he always carried around, and placed it on the desk.
He scribbled something on it with a stylus and then smiled brightly.
“Take your time to read the contract.”
“A contract?”
Yerin looked at the tablet and saw a document titled ‘Dating Contract.’
Lee Hyun had prepared it amidst their busy conversation, even adding clauses related to Chan-suk.
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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