Looking at her son Minjun, who was laughing heartily in the ball pit, Seoha couldn’t help but smile.
To anyone’s eyes, Minjun was Taekyung’s son. The way they resembled each other was chilling.
Ding!
“Oh! Where are you going, Father?”
As the elevator doors opened, Taekyung and Myunghoon faced each other. Taekyung, due to work, was returning home even though it was the weekend.
As much as he wanted to go to the kids’ cafe where Seoha and Minjun were, he didn’t want to disturb Hyojae’s meeting.
Myunghoon greeted Taekyung with a friendly smile.
“A teacher. I was thinking of going to the sauna since my body is a bit sore.”
“Really? Can I join you?”
“Of course. Get ready and come out; I’ll be waiting.”
Taekyung swiftly entered his house and changed into workout clothes, emerging with a superior physique that made even workout attire look like a fashion statement.
Myunghoon couldn’t help but smile at Taekyung’s warm visuals, thinking of him simply as a dad.
Approaching Myunghoon with a smile identical to Minjun’s, Taekyung intended to challenge him while heading to the sauna together.
“Shall we go, Father?”
“Haha, thank you. It feels like I have a son.”
“Think of me as your son. I wish you were my father too. Oh, that won’t work. Then I can’t marry Seoha. Haha.”
“Oh, come on, Han Teacher.”
Myunghoon laughed heartily at Taekyung’s teasing. Somehow, Taekyung felt that everything would work out well with Myunghoon’s cheerful laughter.
The two chatted casually as they headed to the sauna.
Even upon arrival, Taekyung wholeheartedly took care of Myunghoon. Taekyung and Myunghoon pushed each other’s backs in a friendly manner.
Standing next to Taekyung, who had a large build, Myunghoon’s back looked even older and smaller. Taekyung felt a pang in his heart as he looked at Myunghoon’s back. It overlapped with the sight of Hyeonyoung raising Minjun alone.
And following that, the image of Seoha, who had to raise Minjun alone, also came to mind.
Taekyung’s hands that rubbed Myunghoon’s back became even more sincere. Thinking about the struggles of the three people I didn’t know, my heart felt heavy.
Myunghoon, in a tender manner like comforting Taekyung, said, “Oh, it feels so refreshing. Han Teacher, thank you so much.”
“Don’t mention it. When I was young, bathing with my father was a wish of mine.”
“Father must have been very busy.”
“Well, something like that. Because of my parents’ separation when I was young, I didn’t know what love from a father was. But watching Seoha and Father, I’m learning what a father’s love is.”
Myunghoon felt sad in Taekyung’s hidden emotions.
“Oh, young hearts must have had a hard time.”
“Now it’s okay. Then, please come and bathe with me more often, Father.”
“I envied friends who went to bathe with their sons because I didn’t have a son. Even though Seoha was excellent in her own right, daughters and sons are different.”
“I’ll take good care of you like a son from now on.”
“Haha. Thank you for the kind words, even if they’re just words.”
Myunghoon burst into laughter. Taekyung felt a warm sensation rising from a corner of his heart at that sight. It was good that Seoha, Minjun, and Myunghoon were all smiling. He also wanted to become a father like Myunghoon to Minjun.
The two entered the sauna, pushing back time.
The humid air touched their noses as they sat side by side in the sauna room, filled with the scent of wood.
“I feel sorry that we’re burdening you too much.”
“Don’t mention it. I’m sorry I couldn’t take better care of you.”
“Now is still too much. But, Teacher Han, what are your plans with Seoha?”
Taekyung felt guilty as Myunghoon cautiously inquired. How could one express the feelings of a father who could only watch his daughter and grandson endure harsh words?
“I’m sorry. I should have taken better care of Seoha and Minjun… Now, I don’t want to break up with Seoha. If you and Father permit, I want to marry Seoha.”
“….”
Myunghoon didn’t say anything. Taekyung earnestly tried to convince Myunghoon further.
“If you’re worried about Minjun, you can tie me down with that concern. I will do my best to raise Minjun well. I can’t fill the time he spent growing up without a father in the past five years with anything, but from now on, I will do my utmost to ensure that he never feels the absence of that void. Father, please allow it.”
Myunghoon met Taekyung’s pleading gaze. However, he didn’t easily grant permission for Taekyung to become his son-in-law. After a moment of silence, Myunghoon cautiously spoke.
“Teacher Han, our Seoha and Minjun… they are truly children who have experienced a lot of pain. Seoha has suffered a lot for choosing the wrong father. Raising Minjun alone was also challenging for her. I didn’t express it, but it must have been tough.”
“Yes. It’s my fault for being inadequate.”
Taekyung bowed deeply. Myunghoon lifted Taekyung’s head.
“I’m not trying to blame you. I’m just worried because marriage isn’t just about what two people want. I’m concerned about what Mother will think of Seoha and what Father will think of Minjun, in the heart of a father who has become an in-law.”
“Regardless of what Mother says, I will protect Seoha and Minjun.”
“Teacher Han, I like you, but I can’t just tell you to get married. I’d prefer you convince your mother first before we discuss this further.”
“….”
Taekyung couldn’t continue speaking, caught off guard by Myunghoon’s unexpected reaction. Myunghoon had a gentle face but spoke firmly and coldly.
“I can’t send my daughter to a family that doesn’t want her. Minjun doesn’t like being treated as a side dish. It might be better not to continue this relationship. Convince your mother first.”
“Father, I will definitely persuade our mother.”
“Okay, I understand. I’ll support you.”
Myunghoon smiled somewhat lonely.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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