“I understand what you’re saying. Don’t worry, Executive.”
It meant he would stand on Nok Hyun’s side.
“What about the other directors?”
“We feel the same.”
All nodded at the words of Director Hwang, who was the head of the directors.
Only then did Nok Hyun raise the corners of his mouth, seemingly satisfied.
“Then, may peace be with your household.”
Nok Hyun was leaning against the railing on the roof.
The weather, which had been hot until the day before, was quite cool.
“Why don’t you just start smoking again? It doesn’t suit you.”
Secretary Min Gyu, who had apparently arrived at some point, lit a cigarette and spoke.
Min Gyu, who met Nok Hyun at university, started as his secretary and is now the secretary’s boss. He had also supported him before Cheol Han fell.
Nok Hyun absentmindedly stared at the candy stick in his hand before popping it back into his mouth.
“Someone disliked it.”
Recalling Tae In, who had politely but forcefully suggested quitting smoking shortly after their marriage because she disliked the smell of cigarettes, Nok Hyun chuckled.
He was surprised when he saw the basket of candies placed in front of his room the next day.
“Are you going to make everyone your enemy?”
“They’re all enemies anyway.”
Nok Hyun, narrowing his eyes, pointed at the people who looked like dots with his candy stick, then pointed at Min Gyu.
“Director Hwang, Director Park, and you.”
Instead of rebutting, Min Gyu sighed.
Even though they were the same age and university friends, Min Gyu was strangely uncomfortable with Nok Hyun.
Whether it was due to his nature or the situation, he felt suffocated by the oppressive atmosphere just by being next to him. Yet, Nok Hyun seemed relaxed, regardless of who was by his side.
“Well, think as you wish. By the way, where’s your lapdog, Jung Ik Yeong?”
“Ah, Ik Yeong.”
At the mention of Ik Yeong’s name, Tae In automatically came to mind.
The many faces of Tae In passed by in succession: Tae In, who had blushed calling him her ideal type; Tae In, who had stared with round eyes, demanding something; Tae In, who had been more gloomy over the fact of having no friends than nearly dying.
He had not known she could express so many emotions.
And now they were to share a bedroom.
How was he to handle her?
Nok Hyun, laughing lightly, checked his wristwatch. What time would they reach Gapyeong if they set off now?
“People do care about appearances, you know?”
Nok Hyun tilted his head. Min Gyu sighed and opened his mouth after a while.
“It hasn’t been long since you’ve lost someone and you’re already throwing yourself into work…”
“Why, does it give you chills?”
Nok Hyun chuckled after saying this.
“Well, I don’t think that way but others might not know.”
Instead of responding, Nok Hyun tossed his candy into the trash bin like a cigarette butt.
They arrived earlier than expected because there was no traffic.
Lee Kyung’s car was nowhere to be seen, but the lights in the villa were on.
Nok Hyun got out of the car, crossed the garden, and opened the front door.
A loss…
Min Gyu’s words kept echoing in his ears.
If Nok Hyun and Lee Kyung had arrived even a little later, Tae In would have died.
Could he really have focused on his work like this if he had actually lost someone?
Suddenly, he wondered. What did Seo Tae In mean to him?
A relationship based on necessity. A tool to fulfill his objective. Nothing more, nothing less.
Yet…
“The husband’s home!”
Tae In ran down the corridor and hugged Nok Hyun tightly.
“Don’t run.”
Nok Hyun frowned at the halfunraveled bandage around Tae In’s ankle.
The sweet and warm scent of Tae In, mixed with a faint smell of alcohol, filled his nostrils.
Exhausted, Tae In fell asleep in Nok Hyun’s arms.
What am I supposed to do with you, Seo Tae In?
Nok Hyun picked up Tae In. He was always surprised whenever he held her.
Was she always this light? Her frail, emaciated body, with visible bruises, made Nok Hyun’s eyes squint.
He put Tae In down on the bed and covered her with a blanket.
He looked at Tae In’s face, her lips slightly parted in sleep.
Her curly brown hair reminded him of a puppy.
Nok Hyun brushed the hair from Tae In’s forehead. At the same time, Tae In’s hand swatted his away.
Her halfopen eyes glared at him and then frowned.
“Why are you…?”
It was a cold expression that was hard to believe came from Tae In.
Though her speech was slightly slurred from the alcohol, it was the sharp voice he had always heard before she lost her memory.
Did she regain her memory? Or had another hidden personality surfaced because she was drunk?
“You seem to have regained your memory.”
“What memory… What the hell are you talking about…?”
Tae In rubbed her throbbing head and sat up.
Whether she had lost her memory, was acting, or everything had been an act all along.
There was only one way to find out.
Nok Hyun bent over and came closer to Tae In.
Her eyes, out of focus, turned towards him.
Nok Hyun then pressed his lips against Tae In’s.
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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