But she had to stop him. Hae-jin pulled him away from her. The lips parted, and the arms that embraced him fell. At that moment, Tae-hong grabbed Hae-jin’s wrist.
It was a resolute expression that said he didn’t want this moment to end.
“No more, please.”
Hae-jin couldn’t look into Tae-hong’s eyes. If she did, the flames might flare up again. Then she couldn’t guarantee how far it would go.
“What do you mean, no more.”
Tae-hong’s voice was rough. Hae-jin freed the hand that was grasped by herself.
“It’s a kiss or more.”
What should she choose from the given options? What could convince him? Now, it has to stop, the playful night should end here, it was just a kiss.
“Both.”
Hae-jin’s head was only raised now. Tae-hong’s eyebrows wrinkled and smoothed in an instant.
“It’s a mistake, no more.”
That’s how it had to be. Even if unfamiliar emotions had stained him, what couldn’t be done, couldn’t be done. Emotions and mistakes should not cross the line anymore.
“I don’t want to make a mistake.”
“A mistake.”
Tae-hong stepped back half a step. However, unlike the steps taken back, his hand again moved toward Hae-jin’s lips. His casual and natural touch, wiping the saliva on her lips, was strangely affectionate.
“We just had a drink now, right? So, is that why you’re calling it a mistake? Or do you not want to make a mistake in emotions?”
It was both, and it was neither. There were many days ahead for us to be together. But going beyond this, she couldn’t envision seeing him. Then, there would be a determined Hae-jin, engulfed in emotions.
She didn’t like herself for being dishonest about her emotions.
“Understood.”
Before Hae-jin could answer Moore, Tae-hong stepped back. He neatly stopped his actions and showed manners, even wiping his lips.
“But, you know.”
His still unfinished words made the nodding head stop.
“I haven’t made any mistakes.”
As if the words were frighteningly finished, he once again narrowed the distance toward Hae-jin. Closer than before, but there was no place to escape.
“But, if you’re not ready yet, let’s wait.”
Wait? The head that turned away from him hastily turned back.
She met Tae-hong’s gaze for the first time. In it, there was a serious and affectionate man, Moon Tae-hong.
That appearance began to scratch her heart.
“When you’re ready, tell me anytime. I’m always ready.”
It meant that there was no intention of retreating. It also meant not to think about running away.
“And, Jeong Hae-jin.”
Hae-jin’s shoulders shivered slightly. He called her name again. As if the name were a signal, her heart quickly responded to the name he called.
Focused on her racing heart, she didn’t immediately realize that his hand was stroking her head.
“If it lasted more than an hour, it’s not a mistake.”
It seemed like he was trying to awaken Hae-jin’s emotions.
“Your lips are already evidence.”
He said from the beginning that it was not a mistake. He was saying that there was no mistake between you and me, only emotions.
He embraced Hae-jin. His hand continued to gently stroke Hae-jin’s head.
In this situation, what on earth should she say?
It’s an unfamiliar situation for Hae-jin. It was also a situation she hadn’t anticipated. Her mind was blank about what answer to give.
As if reading her thoughts, Tae-hong hugged her a little tighter. From his embrace, Hae-jin occasionally caught the scent he emitted.
“Team leader.”
Instead of looking at Hae-jin, Tae-hong hugged her even tighter. It seemed like a signal not to say unnecessary words.
“It seems too late.”
Tae-hong’s eyes, changed in a split second, quickly turned towards Hae-jin.
“Are you telling me to go to bed?”
“If you fall down, the place where your nose touches is the team leader’s quarters.”
She quickly escaped from the crumpled embrace. Hae-jin returned to being Tae-hong’s subordinate, Jeong Hae-jin.
“If you plan to knock on the team leader’s door at 6 a.m. tomorrow, you should leave now.”
He had no choice but to let her go with a face full of dissatisfaction. Hae-jin didn’t miss the deep sense of regret in him.
“If you don’t want to.”
A faint smile appeared on Hae-jin’s lips.
“You can cancel waking up at 6 a.m.”
“Then, can I stay here longer?”
But soon, he realized once again that this was not an ordinary Moon Tae-hong.
“That’s not possible.”
He opened the room door and slightly stepped aside. Without gesturing, he indicated that it was really time to go.
“You’re really impressive, Jeong Hae-jin.”
What was so impressive? Hae-jin tilted her head in confusion.
“With a handsome face, a well-proportioned body, and excellent kissing skills. I’m flawless in every aspect.”
In the end, it was your boast. Without listening further, she pushed his back. Whether there was anything left to say or it was just lingering feelings, Tae-hong resisted and resisted but eventually came out.
“Tomorrow at 6 a.m., I’ll carefully knock on the team leader’s room door.”
Waking up at 6 a.m. was Tae-hong’s instruction, so eventually, the situation unfolded as he had planned.
“See you tomorrow.”
Hae-jin bowed with her waist and closed the door.
Staring blankly at the closed door, Tae-hong was dumbfounded.
Just a few minutes ago, she was the one sharing intimate skinship in his embrace. However, as soon as their lips parted, she returned as his dedicated mark, Jeong Hae-jin.
Still looking at the firmly closed door, unable to return to his room, Tae-hong let out a self-deprecating laugh.
There was a line echoing in Tae-hong’s mind.
You’re the first one to handle me like this.
Tae-hong now realized that the swollen lips weren’t just about Hae-jin.
What should I do, Jeong Hae-jin?
I messed up my lips, so you should take some responsibility.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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