Jiho and Yeonsu went to the table reserved under their name, as directed by a staff member.
Yumi, who had arrived earlier, instantly recognized Yeonsu and rushed over from her seat.
“Yeonsu auntie, I’ve missed you so much!”
Yumi embraced Yeonsu with a bright smile.
“Aww, Yumi is more excited to see me than Jiho. This is why one should have a daughter.”
Yeonsu chuckled warmly and affectionately stroked Yumi’s back during their brief hug.
Yumi then linked arms with Yeonsu and walked her to the table.
“How do you get prettier every time I see you, Yumi? Is there no end to it?”
“Really? Hehe. Auntie, you seem to get younger every time.”
Soomin stood up from her seat, smiling at the duo walking arm in arm.
“Yeonsu, welcome. It’s been so long, Jiho. Have you been well?”
“Yes, how have you been?”
Jiho greeted Soomin politely, and she looked at him fondly.
Jiho was becoming more handsome by the day.
It was understandable why Yumi looked at him with those honey-dripping eyes.
“It’s so good to see you like this.”
Soomin’s lips curled up in genuine joy.
“Me too, has it been a year?”
“Almost, since we last met in summer. But aren’t you tired from arriving yesterday and not resting?”
“No, I’m so happy to see familiar faces that I don’t even feel tired.”
Naturally, Jiho sat next to Yumi, and Yeonsu next to Soomin.
Soon, a staff member bringing food recognized Jiho and widened their eyes.
“Oh, a few days ago…”
“Yes.”
Jiho was immediately recognized, prompting a friendly smile from the staff.
‘Did oppa come here a few days ago?’
It didn’t make sense for Jiho to visit such a restaurant alone or with another man.
Yumi’s smile faded instantly.
‘Who did he come with?’
She secretly hoped Soomin or Yeonsu would ask, but they were too busy catching up to notice the staff’s recognition of Jiho.
Jiho, engrossed in their conversation, found no opportunity to interject.
As the meal neared its end, a birthday cake prepared at Soomin’s request for Yumi was brought out.
“It’s Yumi’s birthday today, so I asked them to prepare a cake as well.”
“Well done. This is also after a long time.”
After singing the birthday song and Yumi blowing out the candles, Yeonsu promptly handed Jiho her credit card.
“Jiho, since I couldn’t prepare a gift for Yumi in advance due to my sudden trip, could you take her to the department store and buy her a gift?”
“…Me?”
Jiho, who had been eagerly waiting for this gathering to end, was taken aback.
The thought of going to the department store with Yumi alone was the last thing on his mind.
“Yes. I’ll wait at the café, so you two go and come back. Yumi would prefer going with you than with me, right?”
An overjoyed Yumi nodded vigorously.
“Our Yumi is so happy. Thank you, Yeonsu.”
Soomin also immediately expressed her gratitude, not hesitating for Yumi’s sake.
The atmosphere made it virtually impossible for Jiho to refuse.
Reluctantly taking Yeonsu’s card, Jiho headed to the department store with Yumi.
“What do you want to buy?”
“Uh, um…”
As soon as they arrived at the department store, Jiho, striding ahead, asked. He planned to accompany Yumi as per Yeonsu’s request and just handle the payment.
“I haven’t decided yet. Can’t we look around a bit?”
Yumi didn’t want to rush the shopping. Opportunities to shop with Jiho were rare, and she wanted to leisurely browse and see various things, deliberately stalling.
“Then, you wander around and call me when you decide. I’ll be sitting over there.”
Jiho gestured towards a sofa next to the escalator.
As soon as he took a step, Yumi quickly grabbed his arm.
“Fine. Just a moment.”
After scanning the store, Yumi decisively said,
“I’ve decided, follow me.”
Yumi led the way to a jewelry store, its entrance dazzling with sparkling displays.
She glanced at Jiho while looking at the rings and necklaces on display.
Honestly, she wanted such gifts from Jiho, not Yeonsu.
‘Well, I should save these for later. Then…’
“I want to buy earrings. Can you help me choose?”
“Why should I? Just pick whatever you like quickly.”
Jiho responded indifferently, and Yumi, initially pouting, soon got distracted by the earrings.
While Yumi was busy choosing earrings, Jiho, browsing the store, noticed a necklace inside a display case, beautifully sparkling.
The necklace, engraved with ‘LOVE’ and small diamonds, reminded him of Lee Soo.
It seemed like it would suit Lee Soo’s slender and fair neck.
Jiho smiled to himself, imagining draping the necklace around Lee Soo’s neck.
“Oppa, how about this? Pretty, right?”
Yumi’s call made Jiho glance over and nod nonchalantly.
“Then I’ll take this one.”
Jiho went to the counter as directed by a staff member.
He paid for the earrings Yumi chose with Yeonsu’s card.
“And that white gold necklace too, please. Wrap it separately and charge it to this card.”
Jiho pointed to a necklace inside the display case and handed over his own card.
Yumi, who was looking around, was startled to see Jiho buying a necklace and noticed it was being charged to his card, not Yeonsu’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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