It’s not because I like it. I’m just lending my head in case you’re bored.
“Yes, yes.”
He could just say he likes it. What an adorable and noble life.
‘Sometimes it looks like Danmokbi.’
Of course, Danmokbi can act shy but suddenly pour out affectionate words.
As I swept Baekho’s fur, Baekho closed its eyes and muttered,
You are a strange human.
“What’s strange again?”
Whenever he looks at me, he says I’m strange. I squinted my eyes lightly, and Baekho added,
When you touch me, I strangely feel sleepy…… Yawn.
Goodness.
‘It seems that sounds are coming out now.’
So satisfied that it moaned, Baekho buried its head between its two front paws, embarrassed. I chuckled and combed Baekho’s backside.
“Just enjoy it.”
Why be embarrassed?
‘But the fur is coming out tremendously today.’
I could make a snowman with fur balls today. I was twirling the fur clumped on my finger when,
Danmokbi’s voice was heard.
“Yeona.”
“Ah, young master.”
I stopped combing Baekho and jumped to my feet.
“Is your training over? Shall I get you something cool?”
Then Baekho, who had been growling, bared its teeth and claws and roared.
What cool thing! Finish grooming my fur. I hate those who leave things halfdone the most in the world!
“I’ll take care of the young master and take care of you.”
I patted Baekho’s round head. Baekho, still seemingly displeased, put strength into its tail.
Danmokbi stopped me as I was about to go fetch the cold milk tea to take care of him.
“No, I’m fine. Hurry up and continue brushing.”
“You? But it will be hot for you…….”
“Yes. So I’ll wash first.”
He said he was going to wash, but there wasn’t a single drop of sweat on Danmokbi’s face. A hint of a smile was visible on his face as he disappeared to wash.
I leaned my head and laid the White Tiger’s head on my thigh again.
“You look in a good mood today.”
Did he achieve enlightenment or something? As I was wondering, the White Tiger replied in a sulky tone.
It’s because you seem to care more about yourself than me. You seem sly and narrowminded.
“The young master is not that kind of person.”
Even though Danmokbi might be starved for affection, he wouldn’t be jealous of a cat.
Anyway, as I was told, I started brushing the White Tiger again. This time, the White Tiger stiffened its fur and stood up, so I couldn’t finish brushing.
Wait, a human is coming.
A human? In the six months I’ve been here, no one has ever come looking for me first.
‘Could it be the chief steward?’
That was the only person I could think of. I turned my head to look at the entrance of the annex.
The person who opened the door and entered was unexpectedly a young maid in a red dress.
“You there!”
“Yes?”
In this world, wearing colored clothes was a symbol of authority. Even maids like her, who wore bright colors like red, meant they worked in the main house.
Main house. Where Danmokbi’s direct family lived. I could only think of something related to Danmokbi, so I got up and answered politely.
“Are you looking for the young master? You’ll have to wait, as he has gone to wash.”
The response was completely different. She grabbed my wrist fiercely and pulled it, saying,
“That’s not it! We’re so busy that we even need a cat’s hand, what are you doing here alone?!”
“Me? You want me to work too?”
“Stop talking nonsense and follow me!”
I am the only servant of Danmokbi. There was no way she could ask me to do this, but she was very confident.
‘If there’s a misunderstanding, it will be cleared up soon.’
I followed obediently. Of course, I didn’t forget to say goodbye to the White Tiger.
“Just a moment, I’ll be right back.”
So the White Tiger wouldn’t tell Danmokbi where I went after he washed.
As we left the annex and headed towards the main house, the maid chuckled.
“You’re so naive.”
“Yes?”
“You don’t even sense the busy atmosphere and leisurely chat with a cat on the porch. No wonder you became the exclusive servant of the young master in the annex.”
“Ha ha.”
I smiled awkwardly at the maid’s words.
‘I became exclusive entirely of my own accord. I guess it looks like a demotion to others.’
I couldn’t help but smile bitterly, thinking of Danmokbi’s situation.
The maid continued to mutter a few more words, but I didn’t respond, and we walked in silence until we arrived at the main house.
I followed the maid over the high wall of the main house, which I had never looked over before. Upon entering, it seemed like there was a feast, with tents spread out in the spacious garden of the main house, and everyone was busy preparing food.
‘Thank goodness. It seems they want me to cook.’
I was good at laundry and cleaning, but cooking was what I was most comfortable with.
‘What should I do to go unnoticed and quietly return to the annex?’
내가 잠자코 조용히 정원을 둘러보고 있으니, 시비의 동료들이 나를 가리키며 물었다.
“걔는 누구야?”
“놀고 있길래 데려왔어.”
“어머, 연아!”
당연히 아는 사람이 없을 줄 알고 멍하니 있었더니만, 갑자기 누군가가 내 어깨를 끌어안았다.
기억에는 없는 얼굴이었지만, 그쪽은 나와 친한 게 분명했다. 나를 소개하는 그녀의 목소리가 무척 명랑하고 뿌듯함이 느껴졌기 때문이다.
“저랑 같이 있던 아이예요. 싹싹하고 일을 잘해요.”
“그래? 그럼 저기 감자 깎는 것부터 해.”
감자라. 감자 칼 없이 부엌칼로 감자를 까야 해서 상당히 귀찮았지만, 그래도 나쁘지 않은 일거리였다.
‘적어도 일을 못해서 튀지는 않겠네.’
수북한 감자 바구니 앞에 앉아서 나는 내 곁에 앉은 사람에게 소곤소곤 물었다.
“그런데 오늘 왜 이렇게 바쁜 거예요?”
내 질문에 그녀는 그것도 모르냐는 듯이 눈썹을 찡그리며 대답했다.
“그게 말이야. 신산에서 돌아오신대.”
“네? 누가요?”
“누구긴 누구겠어.”
신산. 단목비가 신수를 자신의 몸에 봉인하기 위해서 머물고 있는 영산의 이름.
시비는 꼭 제 가족이 돌아오는 것처럼 으스대며 대답했다.
“가주님하고 큰 도련님이지.”
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
