“…What did you just say?” Yul Li took a quiet breath as the atmosphere suddenly changed. Je Ho’s face contorted with anxiety.
“I have to leave now. I’ll get there as fast as I can.”
Ending the call, Je Ho’s expression was so grave that Yul Li couldn’t ask what was wrong. He embraced her silently waiting Yul Li.
“I’m really sorry, but I can’t make it tonight. I have to return to the U.S. immediately. It’s urgent.”
Je Ho, always so strong, seemed faintly trembling for some reason. Yul Li didn’t ask any questions, knowing that waiting for him to talk would be more helpful.
Yul Li reached around to pat Je Ho’s shoulder in comfort.
“Are we still far off?”
“We’re almost there.”
Finally, the distant silhouette of the villa on the mountain slope came into view. Soon after entering the private road, they couldn’t drive any further. The gate was tightly locked, unmovable.
“We’ll have to walk from here.”
Min Woo swore and got out of the car to walk up the hill.
About 20 minutes into the walk, the villa came into sight just as he was getting breathless. But something was off. The villa, with all its lights off, was eerily quiet and seemed uninhabited.
“There’s no one inside.”
Returning from scouting the building, Nam Secretary reported. With no cars parked around, it seemed like they might have gone out.
“Let’s wait for a while.”
Min Woo glared at the dark engulfed villa with blazing eyes.
During the entire ride back to Seoul, Je Ho remained silent, lost in thought. Yul Li wanted to ask if he was okay, but seeing his pale face, she couldn’t bring herself to. After dropping Yul Li off at her house, Je Ho hurriedly prepared to leave for the airport.
“I’ve set up the security system with fingerprint and facial recognition, so you can come and go as you please. Stay here if you want.”
“Don’t worry about me.”
Yul Li waited for him to mention how long he’d be in the U.S., but Je Ho said nothing. After a gentle kiss on her forehead, he quickly left the house.
Not wanting to stay alone in the empty house, Yul Li packed her suitcase and headed home.
“Oh? Sister? Why did you come back so early?”
Yu Ri was surprised to see Yul Li entering through the front door.
“Yeah. That’s what happened.”
The phone in the living room rang just then. Yu Ri, picking up the receiver, looked shocked.
“Min Woo, brother?”
Hearing Min Woo’s name, Yul Li, who was heading upstairs, turned around.
“…Yul Li sister? She’s right here at home. Why?”
Yu Ri continued talking while locking eyes with Yul Li.
“What right do you have to talk, after fleeing the wedding? …If you don’t believe it, talk to her yourself.”
Yuri, with a displeased expression, furrowed her brows and handed the phone to Yul Li. Yul Li didn’t want to hear Min Woo’s voice right now, but knowing he wouldn’t back down easily, she sighed and took the receiver.
“I’m busy with work, why? I said I’d contact you when I get back.”
Yul Li’s cold voice was followed by a heavy sigh from the other end. It was evident he was struggling to control his anger. After a moment, Min Woo’s voice regained its normal tone.
[I’m sorry, Yul Li. I just wanted to hear your voice. Alright. I’ll be back in three days, let’s talk then.]Min Woo ended the call abruptly. Yul Li returned the phone to Yuri and, pulling her suitcase, headed to the second floor.
Her body and mind were inexplicably tired. All she wanted was to wash up and lie down in bed.
After receiving a text confirming Je Ho’s safe arrival, Yul Li received no further contact from him.
She texted asking if he was doing well, but he didn’t even check it. He didn’t answer calls, and when trying to leave a message, the voicemail was full.
Could something bad have happened?
Anxious and worried, Yul Li felt helpless. She realized she didn’t even have Je Ho’s contact information in the U.S. Whether he went to the West or East, in that vast land, she had no idea where he was.
On Monday, Yul Li went to work. Although she still had vacation days left, Je Ho’s vacation was only until this weekend.
Entering the office, the empty chair next to hers greeted her.
“Yul Li.”
Her colleagues welcomed her with concerned faces, but no one asked about her disrupted wedding. Grateful for their considerate silence, Yul Li sat down and turned on her computer.
While nobody inquired about Yul Li’s wedding, questions about Je Ho’s absence were relentless.
“Isn’t he coming to work today?”
“He had to go to the U.S. suddenly because of an urgent matter.”
Sun Young answered their questions in place of Director Kim.
“What urgent matter?”
“I’m not sure. I heard it from the director.”
“How long will he be in the U.S.?”
“Who knows? He should be back soon because of the project we have going on. Maybe next week or the week after that.”
Yul Li listened to the conversation while opening SketchUp. Next week or the week after seemed so far away. Just a few days, yet his absence felt overwhelmingly large.
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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