My Perfectly Flawed (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 1
March, a lovely month when flowers bloom and buds sprout.
Just as the final year as a student—seemingly never to arrive—began, Yu In heard shocking news even before she could be swallowed by the gloom of impending graduation.
Her best friend, Han Jae Hee, was throwing her 23rd birthday party at a club.
Frowning with displeasure at her apparently cheerful friend, Yu In snapped sharply,
“I’m definitely not going.”
“What are you talking about? Have you forgotten we’re like one person?”
“No. What would I even do there? I don’t like alcohol, and I hate noisy places.”
“How long are you going to live like a princess locked in a dark cave? It’s time you escaped! You’re overdue.”
“Princess, my foot. Anyway, I’m not going!”
From the moment Yu In refused, Han Jae Hee’s determination ignited into roaring flames.
Pulling out all the stops without regard for cost or consequence, Jae Hee pestered Yu In relentlessly until, unable to withstand her friend’s tenacity and stubbornness, Yu In finally surrendered.
“Okay, promise me—you can’t back out later, got it?”
“…Sigh. Fine.”
Completely worn out by Jae Hee, who grinned with the happiest face imaginable and insisted she absolutely had to go while holding out her pinky, Yu In hooked her finger with a “whatever happens, happens” mindset.
Sure. What could possibly go wrong if I just pop in for a bit? She thought, carelessly and simply.
But Yu In should have realized then—this was a terribly wrong choice.
Indeed, people shouldn’t do things they never do.
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Saturday evening—the weekend’s bustling downtown was chaotic, noisy, and crowded.
Yu In kept tugging down her short, tight dress, but it remained as short as ever.
Jae Hee, who’d barged into Yu In’s home that morning and dressed her up like a doll, hummed a cheerful tune as she walked, clearly in an excellent mood.
Sighing again, Yu In followed her tall, fast-walking friend, once more yielding to her insistence.
Finally, they reached the club entrance. Jae Hee slung her arm around Yu In, who glared at the thronging crowd, and said,
“Ready? Nam Yu In?”
“Ugh, I don’t know. Let’s just get in already.”
“You’re ready, right? Okay!”
Pushed forward by Jae Hee’s forceful declaration, Yu In entered the club—exactly as she’d expected.
Stiflingly stuffy air that choked her breath. Music blaring not just from the speakers but loud enough to rattle her skull. People already drunk and wobbly despite the early hour.
Though she occasionally drank with friends, Yu In had zero interest in nightlife and never liked crowds—this place was the absolute worst for her.
“…Ugh.”
She involuntarily groaned and clung tightly behind Jae Hee.
With Yu In clinging to her back like a koala, Jae Hee confidently stomped up the stairs, flung open a door halfway down the second-floor corridor,
and instantly, friends who’d been waiting ahead burst confetti and popped champagne, singing “Happy Birthday” so loudly it nearly deafened her.
“Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to Han Jae Hee~.”
“Happy birthday, Han Jae Hee!”
“Jae Hee, happy birthday!”
“Jae Hee, huge congrats—!”
The birthday song and gift-giving went on endlessly.
Squeezed between the tightly packed crowd, Yu In barely managed to slip away and leaned against a table, utterly drained.
She’d been in the room for barely a few minutes, yet her body was already exhausted from being jostled everywhere.
Thinking again how unsuited she was for such places, she reached for the pink drink in a crystal glass on the table to soothe her parched throat—
“Hey, isn’t that Nam Yu In?”
“Yeah, it is. First time seeing her dressed up like that.”
“Right? But you know, I’ve always thought she looks a lot like Nam Yu Jin.”
“Oh? Seriously? Why didn’t I notice that before?”
Thanks to their conversation cutting clearly through the noisy room, Yu In swallowed the liquid without even tasting it.
The comment about resembling Nam Yu Jin.
To others, it might have meant nothing—but to Yu In, it stirred her heart.
Her disinterest in makeup and styling was precisely because of the inescapable label of “Nam Yu Jin’s lookalike.”
Tired of hearing that name she’d carry like a tag for life, she forced her expression calm and turned around.
Just as she took a step, someone behind her suddenly yanked her shoulder.
“Nam Yu In!”
“Eek!”
Yu In yelped and jerked her head up in shock.
Seeing the gentle, kind smile on the face before her, relief tangled with surprise, and she scolded him irritably,
“Yoon Ji Han! You scared me!”
“Did I scare you that much? Sorry.”
Ji Han softly patted her tense shoulders. Like Jae Hee, he’d been close friends with Yu In since high school and had even attended the same university.
Though Yu In had overreacted to his harmless prank, Ji Han was the one worrying more. When he asked again if she was okay, she waved her hand dismissively.
Following Ji Han as he naturally led her toward an empty spot, she started to sit on the sofa but paused when she noticed him frozen, his brows slightly furrowed as he stared at her.
“What?”
“I haven’t seen you wear this before.”
“Oh, Jae Hee insisted I put it on. Does it look really weird?”
Already uncomfortable in her outfit, Yu In awkwardly wiggled her feet in the ill-fitting heels.
Ji Han scanned her from head to toe with a look of disapproval, then answered in a slightly lowered voice,
“…No, not weird.”
“Really? I feel so awkward I could die. I just want to go home and take it off.”
“When are you heading home?”
“Hmm… soon?”
Just then, a loud voice called out “Yoon Ji Han, what are you doing?” from the boisterous group, and both their heads snapped toward the sound.
Yu In tapped Ji Han’s back lightly and nudged him away.
“They’re calling you. Go quickly.”
“What about you?”
“Me? Well, it’s Han Jae Hee’s birthday, so I should at least have one glass of champagne. I’ll drink this and then leave.”
She picked up a glass from the nearby table. Since she hadn’t tasted the earlier drink due to that unpleasant conversation, this felt like her first proper sip.
Watching her gently swirl the shimmering pink alcohol, Ji Han hesitated briefly before speaking,
“Then I’ll take you home, so wait here for a bit. Got it?”
“Huh? No—”
Yu In almost told him it wasn’t necessary—Ji Han was sometimes overly protective like this—but sensing the conversation might drag on unnecessarily, she gave a quick nod instead.
Satisfied, Ji Han affectionately ruffled her hair and quickly rejoined the group that had called him.
Yu In watched the loudly cheering crowd with disinterest and took a small sip of her champagne.
Now actually tasting it, she found a rich peach aroma mingling with a pleasantly sweet flavor, cool and smooth on her tongue.
As she waited for her friend who never returned, one glass turned to two, and soon more than half the champagne bottle was empty. Yu In’s eyes grew heavy, and her body went limp.
“Oh no…”
Having been tricked by the sweetness, she hadn’t even realized she was getting drunk. She buried her face in her hands.
Showing vulnerability in such an unfamiliar place, surrounded by strangers, wasn’t part of her plan.
She needed to leave before she became any more intoxicated.
With weakened hands, she fumbled in her pocket, barely managed to send a message saying she’d leave early, and stood up.
After squeezing her eyes shut and reopening them to steady her spinning vision, Yu In dragged her wobbly legs, weaving past drunk partygoers until she flung the room door wide open.
“Cough… cough!”
The air outside was even thicker and more stifling. Yu In coughed, blindly staggering forward.
Pushing through the hazy smoke, she barely made it down the stairs—only to find the main hall now twice as packed as before, the music pounding louder than ever.
Alcohol-addled and mentally foggy, Yu In couldn’t even locate the exit; she just circled the same spot over and over.
Drifting aimlessly like a rudderless boat and constantly bumping into people, she suddenly spotted a slightly ajar door.
Relieved to have finally found an exit, she rushed toward it.
“…Huh? Why isn’t this outside?”
Contrary to her expectations, a quiet corridor stretched before her instead.
Painted entirely in violet, the silent passage felt utterly disconnected from the club, softly lit by a small chandelier on the wall, exuding an air of elegant refinement.
She should’ve questioned why such a corridor existed in a club pulsing with psychedelic lights and blaring music—but Yu In’s body had already passed its limit.
Her slender frame, leaning against the wall, slid slowly downward with a weak groan that echoed through the corridor.
As Yu In struggled against worsening dizziness and nausea, heavy footsteps broke the corridor’s silence from the far end.
Thud.
Thud.
Head bowed low, Yu In slowly lifted her gaze toward the sound.
A man in a crisp, impeccably tailored black suit was walking toward her from the opposite end.
His polished black shoes halted within clear view, and Yu In—half-lidded from alcohol—could only blankly stare at his imposing silhouette.
With both hands tucked into his dress pants, the man tilted his head slightly, examining her seated form before asking,
“Nam Yu Jin?”
“…No.”
“…Not?”
“…”
Though his voice—deep and weighty like his footsteps—pressed for confirmation, Yu In didn’t answer.
She was tired of hearing that tiresome comparison to Nam Yu Jin. Everything felt annoying. She just wanted it to stop. Please.
Like a hermit crab retreating into its shell, Yu In buried her head between her knees—then heard his footsteps quicken overhead, followed by an authoritative low voice calling her,
“Hey.”
“…”
“Look up.”
His tone carried an undeniable force, as if she’d be unable to refuse.
Slowly lifting her face, Yu In met his gaze as he bent slightly at the waist above her.
Now clearly visible, his features caught her attention in a way uncharacteristically bold for her.
Elegant eyes drawn like fine brushstrokes, a sharply defined nose leading to firmly closed lips. A jawline as sharp and resolute as his eyes. And dark pupils steadily fixed on her.
Having taken in the sight, Yu In unconsciously puffed her cheeks and smiled. “He’s better-looking than Yoon Ji Han,” she silently observed, her judgment softened by alcohol—
a natural reaction upon seeing something beautiful.
“Hah… Unbelievable.”
The man tilted his head slightly and muttered under his breath like a sigh.
Not understanding his words, she tilted her head in confusion—when suddenly a large hand thrust right before her nose.
“You can’t stay here. Let’s go.”
“…Huh? Why?”
“Just come out first. Quickly.”
He waved his hand impatiently.
Blinking dazedly, Yu In grabbed the large palm without understanding—
and his strong grip instantly pulled her upright.
Without giving her a moment to catch her breath, the man began walking briskly.
But they hadn’t gone far before stopping abruptly.
“Ah—wait! Just… just a moment… I’m so dizzy.”
The alcohol’s aftereffects, which had seemed to settle, suddenly surged like a massive wave, rapidly overwhelming her body.
A low, exasperated voice dripped with disdain onto the top of her head, accompanied by a quiet sigh.
“How much did you even drink?”
“My… head… it hurts so much. I think I’m going to throw up.”
Yu In gasped for breath more rapidly than before and tried to shake off his annoyingly persistent hand.
But he only tightened his grip, pulling her closer until her weakening body leaned against his torso, then demanded roughly, like an angry man,
“Hey. What’s your name?”
“…N… name… why do you…”
“Your name.”
“I… Nam… Yu In.”
With those words, Yu In let go of the thread of consciousness she’d been clinging to so precariously.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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