What followed was violence disguised as education.
One point to note was that it was not entirely onesided.
Danmoksu let out a low breath, mumbling, “Hm.”
“Look, look.”
In front of him was Danmokbi, who had taken several fatal blows but had not fallen, staring at him.
He was like an untamed wildcat.
Danmoksu chuckled.
“I have to admit his venom.”
Clearly, his body must have reached its limit. The movement was good, but the awkwardness showed that he lacked practice and experience.
Nevertheless, his talent was clear.
‘The spear is better than the sword.’
It was unbelievable. Danmokbi, who had received the spear as a baby, was an ordinary body owner that couldn’t be compared to Danmokchang, and so even his name was hidden as a secret.
‘But what is the strong history boiling in that body?’
Was it a belated awakening of talent or had he secretly stolen something good for the body? The reason was unknown, but only the result was important to Danmoksu.
The fact that the second son was stronger than the first, who had become feeble due to three failed spells, was significant.
‘Maybe this child is the talent that will make our Danmok family widely known in the middle realm.’
The longdesired talent might be his second son, and that thought naturally softened his heart. Danmoksu gestured to the steward to point to Danmokbi and said,
“Where is the direct line of our family wearing clothes like that rag? Change his clothes quickly.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Fearing that Danmoksu would shout at him, the steward quickly bowed his head, with mixed feelings.
‘He didn’t care about him all this time. He even told me not to get human hands on his clothes and keep it as simple as possible.’
What could be the reason for suddenly caring about his clothes?
‘Has the lord’s heart turned?’
His heart had fluttered since the first time he saw Danmokbi.
‘He has suffered for a while now… Receiving affection now is good.’
But it’s a pity for Danmokchang, who had to lose that affection.
However, Danmokbi, who was expected to be happy, shook his head firmly.
“I don’t want to.”
“…What?”
Danmoksu’s eyebrows twisted harshly, as he hated anyone refusing his words.
“Oh dear, young master.”
The steward intervened between the two, fearing a beating.
“My lord, the young master doesn’t know any manners, or anything else. Please understand.”
“It seems I gave him one lesson.”
“Yes, you are right. But he hasn’t learned that lesson either.”
Wasn’t Danmoksu the one who said that it would be annoying if rumors about Danmokbi spread, so he should kill that rumor quickly?
Hearing the steward’s words, Danmoksu slowly nodded. Everything he said made sense.
“Of course, he grew up alone, so it’s natural he can’t speak properly.”
If he hasn’t learned, he can learn. Danmoksu ordered Danmokbi.
“You, live in the main house from today.”
“No!”
“Oh really?”
Danmokbi’s staunch reason was just one.
‘If I go to the main house, I can’t take Yeona!’
The clothes he was wearing were made by Yeona, and the outbuilding was a space where he and Yeona lived together.
‘For me, Yeona alone is enough.’
Those who openly told Yeona that she had learned nothing would never leave him and Yeona alone.
‘Why suddenly now?’
Whatever he said, Danmokbi had no intention of listening. At that moment, Danmoksu’s fist tightened.
“I must fix this insolent behavior first.”
When he opened his eyes again, it was already morning. Danmokbi rose, holding his throbbing forehead.
‘Did I faint for a moment and then wake up?’
That damned man. He said he would correct his behavior, and he really hit him hard.
‘Next time, I won’t be beaten so easily.’
It was his first encounter with the spear technique, so he was startled by its method and grip, but if they were to come to blows again, he wouldn’t fall as helplessly as he had now.
‘I must return to my room.’
The sunlit room was filled with furniture and books. Until Yeona arrived, cobwebs were everywhere, and the room was the complete opposite of Danmokbi’s, which had only one blanket.
‘It’s uncomfortable.’
Why had they confined him to such a squalid place when they had a room like this?
Danmokbi’s lips were pale, his eyes gleaming, when the steward entered with breakfast. As soon as the steward met Danmokbi’s eyes, he began to rant loudly.
“Why do you keep refusing the lord’s words? Isn’t it better for you to live in the main house, wearing new clothes, and eating delicious food?”
What was good about it? They were still forcing their thoughts on him.
Danmokbi did not even look at the food and stood up to speak.
“I don’t need any of that.”
“Pardon?”
“We’ve lived just fine with Yeona.”
“Oh my.”
Only then did the steward realize why this young master was defiant towards the lord. The steward asked with a sigh in his voice.
“So, you threw a fit because you don’t want to part with Yeona?”
“Yes.”
“I will keep Yeona by your side, taking care of your needs. Will that do?”
“I still don’t like it.”
“Why?”
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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