“Goodnight, Nok Hyun.”
Her voice was languid and sweet, reminiscent of that day in Gapyeong.
Hye Seong was busy with shooting, not waiting. She had replaced the lead actress in a drug scandal, reshooting the scenes.
Despite the extra work, Hye Seong was content, even happy.
As the lead’s downfall progressed, stories of her mistreating others emerged.
Hye Seong’s own scandal had been a fabrication by the lead actress, envious of Hye Seong’s superior acting. Powerless against her agency, Hye Seong had been forced into a reluctant hiatus, essentially admitting guilt. But now, as the truth re-emerged, her image gradually recovered.
It was ironic.
Reaching out to Tae In had been the right choice, despite the awkwardness. Ultimately, it turned out well for Hye Seong.
“Hye Seong, enjoy your meal!”
“Huh? What?”
Confused by the staff’s comment, Hye Seong tilted her head. The staff showed a box of chicken gangjeong and fruit juice, adorned with a sticker of Hye Seong’s face.
“It seems your fans sent it. You should go check it out.”
Hye Seong, accompanied by her manager, dashed in the direction pointed out by the staff. Seeing the banner on the truck, it was apparent her fans had sent it.
Eagerly taking a bite of the dakgangjeong (sweet and spicy fried chicken), Hye Seong felt blissful. The savory and spicy flavors were a welcome treat to her hunger.
“I’ve never received anything like this before! Who could have sent it?”
Just then, her phone rang. It was Tae In.
Why would she…
Suppressing her unease, Hye Seong answered.
“Hello?”
[Dash] Did you get it?“You sent this?”
[Dash] Send me a picture as proof.Before she could respond, the call ended.
“Unbelievable. Really, her?”
It was surprising that Tae In would do such a thing.
Was she still feeling guilty?
Pondering for a moment, Hye Seong handed her phone to the manager.
“Make sure the banner and truck are visible in the photo.”
Hye Seong then made a heart gesture in front of the truck.
An uninvited guest crashed into the peaceful office of Je Ha.
Nok Hyun entered the office, holding a potted plant like a movie protagonist.
“What’s with that?”
“Had to, too many eyes watching.”
His words implied that he brought the plant out of necessity, and Je Ha should be grateful even for this small gesture.
“Wouldn’t it have been better to meet elsewhere if there are too many eyes?”
Je Ha asked politely, to which Nok Hyun smiled.
“Just multitasking.”
He came to meet Tae In, Je Ha realized, tilting his head slightly.
Behind Nok Hyun, a familiar woman, probably his secretary Jung Ee Kyung, easily carried an oversized potted plant upstairs.
Her outdated outfit was a dead giveaway.
Does the scale of the plant correlate with the depth of affection?
If that’s the case, I have no choice then.
Je Ha nonchalantly prepared the cheapest coffee mix with lukewarm water and handed it to Nok Hyun.
“Have you met her?”
“Yes. Kim Young Rang, a former gardener. She lived in the same annex as Cho Young Gap.”
Je Ha relayed Young Rang’s story calmly.
Kim Young Rang seemed to admire Eun Sun, Tae In’s mother and the lady of the house. She secretly stored Eun Sun’s belongings and spied on her in the greenhouse on her days off.
And 10 years ago, she witnessed something strange.
After an outing with Young Gap, Seo Jeong Gyu returned pale-faced. Young Gap desperately hid him and sent all the employees home early.
Young Rang, who had stayed late to clear the heavy snow, was an exception.
Later, Young Gap burned clothes in the backyard secretly. They were undoubtedly Jeong Gyu’s. The bizarre situation prompted Young Rang to watch covertly, noticing bloodstains on the white shirt. It was definitely blood.
That was all. The next day, Young Rang emigrated to the U.S. with her family, forgetting the incident until Je Ha’s contact brought it back.
“Eun Sun, your mother-in-law, left the house that same year.”
Nok Hyun spoke up after listening.
“Yes, that’s correct.”
The puzzle pieces seemed to fit.
“Did you find out anything about Seo Hong Gyu’s past?”
“Seo Jeong Gyu and Seo Hong Gyu were indeed twins. Their mother, Ha Ok Jung, was from a poor family and ran away with only Hong Gyu, unable to endure her harsh in-laws. According to the locals, young Hong Gyu had to work and care for his mentally ill mother.”
“So, the conclusion is Seo Hong Gyu killed Seo Jeong Gyu and has been pretending to be him, and Cho Young Gap is deeply involved. Or perhaps, Young Gap orchestrated it.”
“Yes, well, only those two would know.”
“If we set them against each other, we might find out.”
Nok Hyun smiled wryly at his own suggestion.
Je Ha nodded lightly. Young Gap seemed to be manipulating the naive Hong Gyu, who, despite relying on Young Gap, harbored dissatisfaction with his oppressive methods.
If they were set against each other, as Nok Hyun suggested, it might simplify matters.
Je Ha presented a USB drive containing audio files of interviews with the former neighbors of Hong Gyu.
Just as Nok Hyun was about to take it, Je Ha blocked it with his hand.
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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