After receiving Taejoon’s warm morning greeting and getting into the car, a faint smile lingered on Seolin’s lips.
The happiness that had been momentarily forgotten rushed back. But it wasn’t a completely perfect morning.
For the past few days, she instinctively realized the fact that Taejoon was keeping his distance. At first, she thought it was just her imagination, but she felt it as she watched him deliberately sleeping in the study.
It was perplexing.
Since he had always been the one to distance himself first, the distance he widened with that one step felt too far for her.
So, this morning, maybe his wide embrace felt so sentimental.
What on earth has changed?
It could be clearly seen that it wasn’t a business matter.
If it had changed for that reason, they wouldn’t have met again, and they wouldn’t have even registered their marriage.
“What’s this? Seriously… What has changed?”
Thinking too deeply, Seolin blurted out that remark as if nurturing it into a sigh. Immediately, Director Park reacted upon hearing the words.
“Changed? What? Who changed? Ah, it’s better not to meet people who change their minds so easily. Who is it, exactly? Who…”
Actually, the reason Director Park overreacted like this was because Seolin seemed a bit low-spirited these days. She knew better than anyone that it’s easier to pretend not to notice when things are like this.
However, such excessive handling eventually led to anger.
“Yeah. Taejoon, something has changed, but I don’t know what it is.”
Director Park, surprised for a moment, changed his words while looking at Seolin’s face through the rearview mirror with widened eyes.
“Oh, well, that could be. How can you define human relationships as just one thing? Moreover, if someone like President Kang does that, there must be a good reason.”
Seeing Director Park suddenly change his words, Seolin opened her mouth without turning her gaze away.
“You said it’s better not to meet people who change their minds easily, but why does Director Park change his words so easily?”
“Well… I mean… Ah, men’s hearts are like reeds.”
An answer found as a way out.
But it didn’t work for Seolin.
“Director Park’s heart must be like a reed.”
As they entered the hotel lounge cafe, Sodam, who was shaking hands, appeared. Today, Sodam had to meet someone directly for work, so Taejoon suggested meeting briefly outside, and they decided to meet here.
“You came quickly.”
“Yes. There was no traffic. What would you like to have?”
“I’ll have an Americano.”
Watching Sodam order a cup of coffee, Taejoon unbuttoned his suit for a moment and asked.
“What about yours?”
“I’ve already ordered.”
“Already?”
“Yes. Actually, the bingsu here is really famous. So, I wanted to try it once, but it’s so expensive that I can only eat it if I can afford it with my money.”
Well, that’s true. He should have known from the beginning when she insisted on meeting here.
“Assistant Shin. Where do you spend the salary I give you? I thought I was giving you quite a bit.”
“That’s right. I get a lot, not to mention envy from others. But I’m not rich. Sometimes when I order something like this, my hands shake.”
At that moment, the bingsu that Sodam had ordered in advance arrived. Taejoon was momentarily amazed at the brilliance and size of the bingsu.
“Can you finish it all?”
“Of course! Don’t worry. I’ll eat it all.”
As if to show off, Sodam scooped up a large portion of the bingsu with a spoon and stuffed it into her mouth. Watching her, Taejoon frowned.
“Be careful. If you eat it all, you might get diarrhea.”
“Don’t worry. And this.”
She handed him a tablet and began to explain.
“That’s detailed information about maritime shipping. As it turns out, the chairman there used to be a gangster. But now, he’s completely successful. He transformed into a perfect entrepreneur.”
“Yeah, he’s quite talented. If you get in officially, you’ll notice.”
“I think so too. If you want to grab the reins of Maritime Shipping, it’s better to use indirect methods.”
“Yeah. Let’s think about that separately. What about the other thing I asked you to look into?”
Taejoon closed the tablet and looked at Sodam. She opened her mouth with a grimace, perhaps because her teeth were sensitive due to the bingsu.
“Oh my, there was no evidence that the autopsy results for your mother were tampered with. The one who conducted the autopsy died of a chronic illness a while ago, so there’s no way to find out. And Han Jiseon is still adamant.”
“Ha…”
In frustration, he splashed cold water on his face. Nothing seems to be resolving properly.
“But, did you know this? Han Jiseon will return to the U.S. in two days.”
“Two days?”
“Yes. The nephew’s wedding is over, and it seems like she’s done with her business here. If you want to meet her in Korea, today and tomorrow are the last days.”
Taejoon was lost in thought.
He couldn’t let Han Jiseon go like this. He tried to contact her through Sodam all this time, but the answer was always the same.
He no longer had the patience to seek Han Jiseon’s permission and wait to meet her.
He needed a powerful blow to escape from this hell of truth as soon as possible.
“No, I can’t. Give me Han Jiseon’s address. I’ll find her and meet her myself.”
“Hmm!”
“Why.”
“My, my stomach suddenly hurts. I’ll go to the bathroom and let you know!”
He expected that. After effortlessly finishing half of that large bingsu, she was leaving without any fear.
Watching Sodam leave, Taejoon sighed.
He thought nothing was going right in this frustrating situation.
But now, he couldn’t afford to waste even a minute or a second.
No, maybe it’s because when there’s nothing to do, bad thoughts keep attacking, plunging him into deep contemplation.
Anyway, he had to keep moving his head these days.
Perhaps when there’s nothing to do, his mind is less occupied with bad thoughts.
But then, he suddenly felt a sign in front of him.
Thinking that Sodam had already returned, he raised his head, but another woman with a baseball cap was sitting there.
A strangely familiar woman.
“What is it?”
The words didn’t come out gently.
Upon his somewhat sunny reaction, the woman seemed flustered for a moment but soon lowered her head and said.
“I’m sorry. I thought I knew someone. I must have found the wrong seat.”
Without hesitation, the woman got up from her seat and left the lounge. But Taejoon couldn’t help feeling irritated by the woman’s back.
Then, a fleeting thought struck him, and without hesitation, he got up from his seat and chased after the woman.
And before the elevator door closed, he could stop it with his hand.
Thud!
As the elevator, which was about to close, opened by his action, the woman’s eyes widened in apparent surprise.
However, Taejoon didn’t stop here. He continued to cast a threatening shadow, slowly opening his mouth.
“Let me ask you one thing.”
“…….”
“Why are you following me?”
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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