The memory of that moment, when Jae Ha felt his heart sink, still lingered.
He almost lost control and acted on impulse. Remembering that, his heart felt heavy.
Since that day, there was a subtle change in Yeo Jin’s demeanor.
She didn’t seem to be avoiding him anymore.
‘Hmm. Why the sudden change?’
Jae Ha was jolted back to reality by the ringing of his phone.
For a week, he had been here under the guise of working remotely, but it felt more like a vacation.
Except for the occasional calls from his secretary.
[Secretary] Sir, I apologize for calling so late.“What’s the matter?”
[Secretary] We’ve noticed some activity from CEO Ji Han. After we hinted about participating in Intek’s public sale, they showed an immediate response, as expected.Having dropped hints, Jae Ha intended to monitor Ji Han’s actions, but didn’t anticipate such a swift bite.
Ji Han was evidently in a hurry.
Listening to his secretary’s report, Jae Ha put down the tablet he held.
With the many controversies surrounding Ji Han, it was evident that Intek was his last hope.
[Secretary] What would you like to do? Intek wants to meet with you.Jae Ha was deep in thought upon hearing his secretary’s question.
‘A meeting with Intek… It might be necessary. This is the perfect time to press Ji Han.’
Jae Ha recalled the nearing deadline for the Intek acquisition proposal.
To his knowledge, only the Hojin group was participating in this public sale.
Hojin was known to be a strong acquisition candidate, so other companies hesitated to participate in the bidding.
If things remained this way, Ji Han would easily win Intek’s bid.
‘But wouldn’t it be dull if he secured it too effortlessly?’
A conversation she once had with Yeo Jin flashed through his mind.
Yeo Jin had said that Intek would be the critical link to bring down Ji Han, and further on, Hojin.
“If Hojin Construction absorbs Intek, it might seem like a good reorganization of the construction machinery business for a while. But it’s short-lived. Intek is a sinking ship.”
Jae Ha couldn’t forget the firm look in Yeo Jin’s eyes as she spoke those words.
“It might be hard to believe, but trust me this time. Soon, you’ll come to know, Mr. Jae Ha.”
All she asked was for him to trust her.
The Intek project had the green light not just from the Republic, but also from a meticulous Mujin.
‘Nobody would ever think of Intek as a sinking ship.’
Who could confidently predict the downfall of such a massive project?
At times, Yeo Jin seemed beyond her twenty-nine years.
‘Ji Han will surely fail.’
Failure seemed like a word that fit Ji Han well.
Of course, he trusted Yeo Jin, but it didn’t matter if what she said turned out to be untrue.
Though it wasn’t certain, with further investigation, Jae Ha had a vague idea of the issues Intek was facing.
It was clear that Ji Han was unaware.
Contemplating the impending future, Jae Ha relaxed his lips into a slight smile.
[Secretary] “Would you like to meet?”In response to the secretary’s question, Jae Ha paused the finger he was tapping on the table.
“Yes. Once I return to Seoul, we should coordinate our schedules.”
[Secretary] “Understood. I’ll prepare for the meeting in that direction.”Jae Ha planned to corner Ji Han, leaving him breathless.
Doing so would cause Ji Han’s rational thinking to crumble.
[Secretary] “Oh, and there’s one more thing to mention. It’s not urgent, so I thought of reporting in the morning…”From the other end, the hesitating voice of the secretary came through.
The clock on the desk showed it was ten o’clock.
Anticipating Yeo Jin’s return soon, Jae Ha contemplated whether or not to hear the secretary out.
“I’m listening.”
[Secretary] “Miss Chae Seo Rin seemed to have been in a rush after the rebuttal article was published. She apparently tried to book a wedding venue, causing trouble at a hotel.”‘Didn’t that woman always stir up problems wherever she went?’
Jae Ha reclined deeply into the sofa, uninterested in the secretary’s report.
“What trouble? Why should that concern me?”
He asked, his voice tinged with indifference.
[Secretary] “The problem is that the venue was the L Hotel.”“L Hotel? The one my uncle operates?”
[Secretary] “Yes. Even after being informed that the venue was fully booked, she seemed to have persisted. Fortunately, Director Kim arrived and settled the situation, but it appeared as if Miss Seo Rin made the decision unilaterally.”Upon hearing the report, Jae Ha chuckled.
Of all places to cause an issue, she did it at a hotel operated by his family’s group.
Jae Ha was aware that Ji Han wasn’t too keen on his marriage to Seo Rin.
Having been fixated on his successor position, Ji Han probably wasn’t too fond of Seo Rin as a marital partner.
The rush for their wedding was likely due to Ji Han’s lukewarm attitude.
Jae Ha was about to wrap up the call over the predictable story when a fun idea popped into his head.
“Secretary Han. Contact L Hotel and proceed with Miss Chae Seo Rin’s wedding reservation. Arrange a dining place in the hotel as an apology for the oversight. Let them know it’s a personal favor from me.”
[Secretary] “M-Mr. Chairman. You’re offering a dining spot along with the wedding ceremony?”
The sound of Secretary Han taking a sharp breath reached Jae Ha, following his unexpected directive.
From the trembling voice of the secretary, it was evident how flustered he was.
If the secretary was reacting like this, Jae Ha was already eager to see the expressions of the involved parties.
“Arrange the wedding on the date Ms. Seo Rin prefers. However, make the dining reservation as soon as possible.”
Most likely, Seo Rin would find it hard to decline the hotel’s gesture of offering a special dining arrangement for the bride, groom, and their families.
“I should step in for my one and only younger sibling.”
Jae Ha had always been uncomfortable with Ji Han hovering around Yeo Jin.
To be precise, he was uncomfortable with Ji Han’s lingering attachments to what Yeo Jin had. Even that was distasteful.
‘How despicable is it for a man about to marry to keep giving side glances elsewhere?’
The hastily arranged dining spot would be the pre-wedding meeting for the two of them.
After saying that, Jae Ha hung up on Secretary Han.
“I should start hurrying.”
Jae Ha crossed his arms, thinking of his upcoming marriage with Yeo Jin.
‘It’s already the last night.’
Time had flown by during their stay here.
Fortunately, the anxious demeanor Yeo Jin displayed when they first arrived here had disappeared, and she seemed to have regained her composure.
Reflecting on the brief but meaningful time, Jae Ha cracked a faint smile.
Then, turning his head, he caught sight of the clock, which showed it was well past ten.
Just as he thought it was about time for Yeo Jin to return from her shower, the closed room door slid open.
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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