“No, it’s okay. It’s late, so you must have had dinner. Want a drink?”
“Alright. Good.”
As the red wine filled the glass, her lips, redder than the wine, sipped it. Tae Joon looked at Seo Rin, who was doing that, as if he was fascinated. Because he still vividly remembered the feeling her lips gave.
It was as sweet as if honey had been applied.
It was as smooth as if silk had been laid down.
His head was filled with sensations about her. It was so vivid as if it had happened just yesterday, and the nerve cells in his body started to tense up.
He was really going crazy.
What on earth was this woman doing that his heart was panting so much at such a trivial action?
But whether she knew Tae Joon’s feelings or not, Seo Rin brought up her purpose without wasting time.
“I came to hear about the way you mentioned yesterday to solidify my management rights forever.”
After seeing her again, Tae Joon’s head was a mess with thoughts of her, but she still seemed to have only business in mind with him.
She was really a cold, chilly woman.
The problem was, despite that, he couldn’t let go of the woman in front of him.
In the end, his intense desire for her overcame his shred of conscience.
“Let’s start again.”
Somehow, he wanted to bring her back into his life.
Somehow, he wanted to get back into her life.
But as expected, Seo Rin showed a sharp reaction to his proposal.
She furrowed her brows as she set down the wine glass she was holding and looked at him. It was as if she was trying to confirm what she had just heard, her tightly closed lips looked like they could spill harsh words towards him at any moment.
However, spewing vulgarities was not Seo Rin’s style.
Instead, she precisely identified his intentions with a rather cold voice.
“What, are you suggesting we date again?”
At her words, Tae Joon’s eyes sparkled.
In truth, he himself was not entirely sure of what he wanted. He had been torn between guilt as a son trying to cope with his mother’s death and the desire to possess her.
But now he knew.
He wanted to embed his love into the solid heart of that cold woman.
What would her heart, now the same as his, look like?
Having finished his thoughts, Tae Joon slightly lifted his handsome lips and clearly stated his intentions in a low voice.
“No. Not dating… Marriage.”
Now everything felt crystal clear.
He had to catch both rabbits. His mother and her.
He couldn’t compromise on either.
However, upon hearing his words, Seo Rin’s face visibly stiffened. Even her usually calm and composed eyes slightly furrowed.
After all… an unexpected proposal of marriage to the woman who had kicked him out without a second thought 8 years ago, the woman who believed love was a curse, was an absurdity that could only be proposed by a madman.
But what could he do? Every time he saw her, his sanity would dance wildly.
Call him mad if you wish.
After all, he hadn’t been sane since the moment he met her again.
“Is this… a joke?”
At her question, full of perplexity, Tae Joon’s eyes narrowed. There was no wavering in his slightly downward glance. At least it meant he wasn’t joking.
“We’ve already tried dating, haven’t we?”
“……”
“So, let’s get married this time.”
Upon hearing his voice, clearly stating his intentions once again, Seo Rin’s lips parted slightly in astonishment.
She was too taken aback to even sigh. She could only feel dismayed.
How was she supposed to understand this situation?
In a split second, countless thoughts crossed Seo Rin’s mind.
What on earth was this man’s goal?
But no matter how much she thought, there was only one conclusion.
“8 years ago, you dumped me so abruptly……”
“……”
“Are you seeking… revenge on me now?”
At her shaky voice, Tae Joon gave a snort of laughter.
A woman who interprets a marriage proposal as a form of revenge.
What should he do with this woman?
Indeed, Seo Rin was as charming as ever, in the past and now.
“Accepting a marriage proposal in such a manner, it’s just like you, Seo Rin.”
“This is… a proposal?”
At Seo Rin’s incredulous question, Tae Joon lifted the corner of his mouth attractively.
“Why, should I have bought a diamond ring?”
“Tae Joon!”
“Don’t get so worked up. I’m not saying this as a joke.”
Yes. Now she understood that it wasn’t a joke. Tae Joon’s expression was far too serious for it to be one.
“Think about it. Is there a better way to ensure control over the business than by having me fully on your side?”
“……”
“I know that marriage is business to you. We’re going to get married anyway, aren’t we? So it wouldn’t be bad if it’s with me.”
“That’s…”
“I’m better than any other guy, aren’t I?”
Although she didn’t want to admit it, his words held enough persuasive power. If marriage was an absolute must, Tae Joon was the best partner.
The problem was, their perspectives on love were too different.
He was a man who believed love was everything in life.
But she was a woman who thought love was a curse in life.
Therefore, for Seo Rin, marriage was both a customary event she had to go through someday and, at the same time, an uncharted territory she had never thought of.
For her, who couldn’t give affection to others, a marriage based on trust and love was literally impossible.
But she couldn’t believe that Tae Joon, who knew this fact better than anyone, made such a proposal. Therefore, she couldn’t find any valid reason other than revenge.
“Fine. To me, marriage is business. If I marry you, I gain a strong support to secure my management rights.”
“……”
“So then, what on earth do you gain from this marriage?”
Give and take is the basis of business.
So, Seo Rin was curious. What exactly was he aiming for through this marriage?
However, she soon regretted her question.
“You.”
“……”
“All I need is you.”
At his voice, overflowing even after sweetly filling her ears, Seo Rin felt the hardened ends of her heart soften.
It was a single phrase more druglike than the countless Iloveyous she had heard.
She was so intoxicated by his words that she couldn’t regain her senses.
But Tae Joon didn’t stop there. As if to deliver a coup de grace to Seo Rin’s blinking reason, he took her cold left hand, brought it to his lips, and whispered clearly while kissing her fourth finger.
“So, Seo Rin. This time, let’s not date… let’s get married.”
It was a proposal.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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