“That, that’s right.”
Aria’s lips trembled as she received the pouch the butler handed over, which looked like it might be preserved in the family history if she gave even one gift.
It wasn’t even a particularly well-drawn picture. Unlike Bonita, Aria had no talent in arts, be it instruments, art, or aristocracy.
“No, it’s probably just an exaggeration to say I’ll cherish it for a lifetime.”
Surely, she wouldn’t go so far as to make it an heirloom. After all, a mug is something that could break at any time.
Having voiced her thoughts in this manner, Aria looked towards Luke and asked, “Did you really like the gift you received?”
“…,” Luke’s hand stopped upon hearing that. His crimson eyes silently stared at Aria.
“How did you know?”
“What? What are you talking about?”
“I have never mentioned that this was a gift from someone. Not even once.”
It was a present Elodie had given him separately when they were alone.
It wasn’t even marriage. In the early days of dating, they had their own party and exchanged gifts on their first Christmas together.
“Did Elodie tell you?”
Elodie and Aria had a very close relationship. Even if she didn’t explicitly tell her, Aria might have been there while she was drawing.
So, it wouldn’t be that strange.
Well, maybe not.
“Haha… Well, I saw Elodie drawing on it. Naturally, I knew.”
“…Is that so.”
Luke responded like that, but for some reason, he couldn’t shake off the uncomfortable feeling.
It was truly unpleasant.
He didn’t want to talk about this topic anymore. Luke shifted the conversation towards Bonita.
“According to Rothern, Bonita is like a genius.”
It hasn’t been confirmed yet.
But considering the level of problems Bonita solved and the fact that she could solve complex math problems faster than the teacher, he heard that.
There was no reason for him to lie. Anyway, lies would be exposed soon.
On the other hand, Aria, who was listening, had a slightly different thought.
“Ah, by any chance, does he also draw?”
“Draw?”
Luke suddenly raised his eyebrows at the mention of drawing.
“What’s all of a sudden about drawing?”
“Huh? Wasn’t it about drawing? Rothern said Bonita is a math genius, so…”
“What are you talking about?”
“You’re the one talking strangely.”
Luke, having completely forgotten the discomfort from earlier, looked at Aria with a bewildered expression.
She also seemed to be puzzled, not merely pretending to lie.
“So… the home tutor said Bonita is a math genius?”
To be precise, it was about the rapid calculation of money-related arithmetic operations, but the fundamental content was similar.
Luke nodded his head affirmatively.
“He definitely said that. While he might not know about other types, he’s faster than professional accountants when it comes to simple calculations. It’s said that if she understands other concepts, she’ll easily learn overall mathematics.”
Aria’s eyes shook with confusion.
“Our child has a talent for math?”
Frankly speaking, neither Luke nor Elodie showed any particular prowess in arts or mathematics.
While it was true that Luke gained profound martial arts skills, it was an entirely different kind of talent.
“What’s all this talk about drawings?”
“Well… I mentioned before that Bonita is very good at drawing, right? At the children’s social club.”
Luke nodded his head.
After hearing that, he thought it would be nice to see Bonita’s drawings at least once. However, even after hearing the word “genius,” he didn’t expect her to be a “genius” in the objective sense, just slightly better at drawing than her peers. That was a separate issue from loving one’s daughter.
“Wait, so that wasn’t an exaggeration?”
“Exaggeration?!”
Aria made a face as if saying not to speak nonsense.
“Did you see me talking nonsense?”
“I don’t know much about you.”
“Anyway! I don’t say things that aren’t true. I don’t lie…”
Aria, who was about to assert that she never lied, recalled the lies she had uttered recently regarding her true identity and changed her words.
“Almost never!”
“…The more I see you, the more I realize you are quite ambiguously honest.”
“Take it as a compliment.”
“It’s not a compliment.”
Luke stood up, licking his lips. The empty teddy bear mug he had finished was carefully placed on the table.
“Where are you going?”
“Do I have to report everything to you?”
“Why are you getting tangled up like this? You said you were going to Bonita anyway.”
Luke didn’t bother answering.
Aria followed him, keeping pace. She also wanted to confirm whether Bonita was indeed a math genius after hearing the rumors.
While glancing at Luke’s large back, she couldn’t help but feel resentful.
“He’s not inherently a bad person.”
At least, that’s what Elodie inside Aria thought.
Luke was always kind to her. He treated others with courtesy and never mistreated or oppressed the servants like a typical aristocrat.
The ominous rumors about him were probably due to his terrifying appearance… for now, she believed that.
Even now, receiving such excessive treatment, she thought it was unfair and pitiful.
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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