He mistook it as her saying to safely complete his studies and return to her.
With that belief, he left with a lighter heart.
His time abroad turned out to be longer than expected.
During that time, he heard that Su-yeon had started attending matchmaking meetings.
Rough hands firmly gripped Dong-hoon’s shoulders.
Towering over the elderly man, Dong-hoon bent his shoulders uncomfortably but smiled pleasantly.
“Of course. I’m exercising diligently and eating well.”
“Eating well? I know without seeing that you’re eating poorly because you’re busy, and too much exercise is poison. Looking at your face, it seems like you need rest more than exercise. Work is good, but you should also know how to rest when it’s time.”
Chun-ho’s eyes were unmistakably discerning.
Dong-hoon, grinning broadly, honestly confessed.
“I’ve been newly assigned, so I’m a bit overwhelmed. Once I settle the urgent matters, I can take it easy as you said.”
“With your personality, I highly doubt that, kid.”
His already harsh manner of speaking was emphasized by a resounding voice, sounding almost like a scolding.
But Dong-hoon knew.
This was Chun-ho’s way of showing affection.
Dong-hoon smiled comfortably, looking around.
He had come to the nearby Han River park at Chun-ho’s suggestion, and he was glad the wind wasn’t too chilly.
“Did you come here because you’re worried about me?”
“Dream on. Do you think I have nothing better to do than to come here just because I’m worried about you?”
“No, of course not. With several investment meetings a day, I know you’re busy. But pretending not to know wouldn’t make sense since I know too much about you.”
“What are you talking about?”
“It’s too late for a meeting, isn’t it? And normally, you handle meetings through your secretary and just receive reports. I know you personally attend in special cases, but you don’t schedule meetings this late.”
Dong-hoon hit the nail on the head with his accurate assessment.
Chun-ho, slightly annoyed, narrowed his eyes and then looked away with a click of his tongue.
“So, you’re trying to climb above my head now.”
“If I say I want to stand above your head, would you let me?”
“Absurd! How dare you even think of standing above me? Have you grown a big head now?”
“Ha ha, of course not. How could I ever stand above you? You know who you are.”
Dong-hoon smiled innocently, affectionately gripping Chun-ho’s shoulder.
He was always like this in front of Chun-ho. It was a side of himself he never showed to anyone else.
That’s why Dong-hoon loved Chun-ho.
While everyone else looked at him as the future head of the family, filled with expectations, Chun-ho was the only one who saw him as a beloved grandson, allowing him to be just a child in his presence.
“So, can I be a bit petulant?”
Dong-hoon finally brought up the words he had been hesitant to say since the moment he faced Chun-ho.
He had long wanted to be petulant like a child.
The burden in his heart was too heavy to bear alone, and he wanted to lay it down, even if just for a moment.
“Is it very hard for you?”
“Um… a little.”
For the first time in a long while, Dong-hoon allowed himself to set down the burden he had been carrying alone.
Just a little, but his heart felt much lighter.
Although Dong-hoon knew that Chun-ho’s silence meant he could talk about anything, he chose not to.
It was too complicated to explain, and he didn’t feel the need to seek advice since the answer was already clear to him.
Talking about his inability to let go of a woman who was already married would only disturb Chun-ho’s peace of mind.
So, Dong-hoon simply walked in step with Chun-ho, finding great comfort in just that.
Seemingly understanding his heart, Chun-ho didn’t ask anything.
Their walk was turning out to be much longer than expected.
Midway through their silent walk, Chun-ho finally spoke.
“Dong-hoon.”
“Yes, Grandfather.”
“Excessive greed turns everything into disaster.”
Dong-hoon’s footsteps faltered for a moment, struck by the profoundness of Chun-ho’s words.
“……Are you saying that my troubles are because of my greed?”
“Well, that’s something only you can know.”
Dong-hoon wondered if Chun-ho knew something, but his question was met with no clear answer.
Dong-hoon pondered deeply.
Greed.
He couldn’t deny it.
His longing for Su-yeon, despite missing all opportunities, was indeed greed.
He had done nothing about it, knowing it.
He had wished to be her man but knew he couldn’t, so he had hoped to remain by her side as a good brother.
And so, he was waiting.
Waiting for Su-yeon to give him a chance to at least remain as a good brother.
Was that also greed?
“I’m not sure if what I’m hoping for now is greed…….”
Dong-hoon looked at Chun-ho, his eyes filled with confusion.
Chun-ho’s eyes were unfathomably deep.
Dong-hoon couldn’t tear his gaze away, as if mesmerized.
“Those things that you can’t grasp when you reach out from where you are now.”
“…….”
“Longing for them is greed.”
Chun-ho’s voice flowed smoothly, almost effortlessly, yet it was too clear to be just an offhand answer.
That clarity shattered Dong-hoon’s heart even more.
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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