Haegin’s eyes fixated on the calendar. The serious expression on her face as she counted the dates made Byungsoo, who was passing by, stop in his tracks.
It seemed almost amusing to him how intensely she was staring at the dates with furrowed brows.
“Assistant Manager Jung, what are you doing with the calendar?”
“Uh?”
Haegin, still clutching the calendar, looked up at Byungsoo. He tip-toed to peek at the calendar she was viewing. He couldn’t help but notice a big heart drawn on a particular date.
“A heart? Is that your birthday?”
Thinking the marked date must be significant, Byungsoo randomly guessed it was some kind of anniversary.
“It’s not my birthday, but…”
Haegin stretched her neck towards Byungsoo, scanning the surroundings to see if anyone was around, her expression serious.
“It’s payday.”
She whispered, looking almost guilty, perhaps worrying that people might think she, the parachuted hire, was only waiting for payday.
“Your first payday?”
Byungsoo nodded understandingly with a kind smile.
“Your first payday already? Has it been almost a month since you joined?”
He mused about how time flies, gazing thoughtfully into the air.
“When I got my first paycheck, I bought thermal underwear for my parents.”
Haegin’s eyes wandered aimlessly as she listened to Byungsoo’s old story. She briefly remembered going to a Japanese restaurant with her parents, insisting on paying when she worked at Sion.
“What do you plan to do with your first paycheck, Assistant Manager Jung?”
Just as Haegin was about to indulge in a pleasant fantasy, Taehong, who happened to be passing by and had heard their conversation, interjected.
“Obviously, you should treat your superior to a meal with your first paycheck, right? Assistant Manager Jung?”
Resentful that someone earning multiples of her salary would suggest such a thing, Haegin couldn’t bring herself to force a social smile or flatter him at that moment. Money made Haegin cold and practical. This was the time for a quick topic shift to work.
“Manager, are you going on the business trip with Manager Lee?”
Her cold tone and the seriousness with which she raised the itinerary drew everyone’s attention. What an impressive schedule it was.
With about a week left until payday, Taehong was set to go on a business trip. Importantly, this trip would be accompanied by Manager Lee Byungsoo, not her.
A boss’s absence on a business trip meant more relaxed working hours. The thought of enjoying quasi-freedom until payday brought a sly smile to Haegin’s face.
“I was just about to prepare for the trip. I’ve compiled a list of contractors and checked all meeting times.”
As Byungsoo chimed in, Haegin’s smile grew wider.
“That’s good. It’s an important time, so make sure everything goes smoothly, Manager Lee.”
Though Taehong spoke to Byungsoo, his gaze was on Haegin. As he turned to go to his room, Taehong glanced back.
Haegin was beaming for some reason, which irked him. Was she that happy not to be going on a business trip with him? Assistant Manager Jung, such thoughts make me want to change the schedule.
It was the day Taehong left for his business trip. His travel bag was already in the trunk. Haegin drove to work feeling exceptionally light.
“Are you in a good mood?”
She hummed a tune while driving, unaware of her own cheerfulness.
“A good thing? Going to work is my pleasure.”
Suddenly, she felt a surge of pride in her job. It was like a blissful vacation, even though she still had to send real-time backup data to Taehong.
“Really? The one who pays your salary would be pleased to hear that.”
Haegin glanced at Taehong’s expressionless face but didn’t mind. After all, he was about to leave for a business trip. Whether he was upset or not was a problem for later.
“Have a good trip,” Haegin said, to which Taehong just stared at his phone without responding.
“I’ll be working hard here in Seoul.”
Trying to shake off her own awkwardness, she unnecessarily reported her work plans.
Once at the office, she started her computer, ready to work freely from today. However, her phone rang.
“Yes, Manager Lee.”
It was Lee Byungsoo, her colleague who was supposed to go on the trip with Taehong.
I don’t know what to do.
A chill ran down her spine. His voice sounded bad. Why so sudden? He should be at the office now.
The clock on her monitor showed five minutes to start time.
I had an accident.
“An accident?”
Someone hit me from behind, and my neck and back feel odd.
“Are you seriously hurt?”
I can talk, so I must be okay, but I can’t walk properly by myself. I think I need to go to the hospital.
Haegin, feeling sorry for Lee, clutched her phone tightly and responded. A person is injured, and now is not the time to worry about the trip.
“Don’t worry, go to the hospital. I’ll talk to the manager.”
Okay, thanks, and sorry.
“Don’t worry about it now. I’m hanging up.”
After ending the call, Haegin rushed to Taehong’s office. He was just finishing up some paperwork.
“Manager.”
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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