Having entered the home office, Hyuk-joo sighed as he read the memo handed to him by the secretary.
[Regarding President Oh Joo-hwan, urgent contact required]It was a message from Chairman Moon. Checking his phone, he found a missed call. It seemed the call had come in while he was walking to the home office.
Hyuk-joo immediately contacted Chairman Moon.
“Father, I’m here.”
— Have you just arrived at work?
“Yes. I had some preparations in the morning, so I came to the office a bit later today.”
— How is Eun-su?
“She’s fine. The child is growing well.”
After exchanging some more pleasantries, Chairman Moon cautiously brought up the subject.
President Oh Joo-hwan had recently undergone a prosecutor’s investigation, and the investigation that started as a witness was expected to turn into a suspect status.
Hyuk-joo wasn’t surprised; it was something he had anticipated.
— It seems your aunt is planning to involve Eun-su as well.
“In the end, she will move in that direction.”
Hyuk-joo’s firm forehead crumpled in an instant.
This, too, was something he had somewhat expected. While checking the list of properties under Eun-su’s name, he had discovered two accounts that no one knew about—a so-called stealth account, accessible only with the approval of the bank branch manager.
It could be reasonably assumed who had opened that account and for what purpose—to use it for malicious intentions.
— If the investigation proceeds properly, there should be no need to worry.
“Is Prosecutor Oh Joo-hwan handling it?”
— Yes.
“Then the investigation will proceed in the direction your aunt instructs.”
Yoon Tae-jin was ambitious and greedy. Since his university days, the fact that he received sponsorship through a corporate foundation and became a prominent sponsor prosecutor was a well-known secret.
Recently, when that company faced financial difficulties, it seemed he was looking for a new sponsor. And the new sponsor happened to be Moon Young-ran.
— Eun-su will have to undergo an investigation at least once.
“We shouldn’t let the situation escalate to that point.”
Hyuk-joo ran his fingers across his forehead.
Even for a robust adult male, enduring a prosecutor’s investigation was challenging. Moreover, an investigation that was bound to proceed in an undoubtedly malicious manner hinted at some sinister methods.
Under the pretext of having many documents to review, they could make her sit uncomfortably for hours in a stiff and uncomfortable chair.
For Eun-su, who was not alone but faced a challenging time, Hyuk-joo knew it would be tough. Therefore, he wanted to avoid such situations as much as possible.
— How do you plan to stop the one who charges in recklessly?
“We need to think of a way to stop him.”
— Also, if Oh Joo-hwan drags Eun-su into this mess, it will get more complicated. Do you think that could happen?
Hyuk-joo clenched his fist at Chairman Moon’s words.
Oh Joo-hwan was a person who could do just that. He was an individual who knew nothing but himself and, if necessary, could force his daughter into a predicament to save himself.
The worst-case scenario was Moon Young-ran and Oh Joo-hwan joining forces for their respective goals. If that happened, it was clear that Eun-su would become the sacrificial lamb.
That couldn’t be allowed.
“I’ll deal with Prosecutor Yoon Tae-jin.”
— Yoon Tae-jin?
“There are more than one or two flaws there. It might be right to deal with that first.”
Hyuk-joo thought so.
If Eun-su couldn’t avoid the prosecutor’s investigation, changing the prosecutor was an urgent matter. Fortunately, finding faults with Yoon Tae-jin wouldn’t be a difficult task, and if lucky, it might turn out well.
Knock, knock.
At the sound of a knock, Hyuk-joo raised his head.
Hyun-soo seemed to have arrived. Hyuk-joo motioned for him to come in, and he continued the call.
“If confronting directly is difficult, it’s better to cut off hands and feet first, seizing the opportunity.”
— If it’s about dealing with Yoon Tae-jin, leave it to me.
“What…?”
— Rather than you saying that, wouldn’t it be easier if I took the initiative?
“…”
— So focus on taking care of Eun-su.
Chairman Moon’s voice sounded unusually solemn. It made Hyuk-joo uneasy, as if he heard a declaration that he would sacrifice himself.
Could Chairman Moon have sensed Hyuk-joo’s thoughts?
Before Hyuk-joo could say anything, Chairman Moon quickly added.
— Right now, that’s the most important thing for you.
Hyuk-joo stood up from his seat after ending the call.
Hyun-soo, who hadn’t heard the entire conversation, widened his eyes as if asking what had happened.
“It was a call from Father.”
“Why did he call?”
“He said Oh Joo-hwan is going to be changed to a suspect.”
“Isn’t that what we expected?”
Hyun-soo’s question received a nod from Hyuk-joo.
Since the time Oh Joo-hwan was undergoing investigation as a witness, they had anticipated this. So, Hyun-soo also showed a calm reaction.
“He might use Eun-su’s name to save himself, worrying that he might die.”
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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