“A partner, you say? Could it possibly be…?”
The voice of Director Kim flowed into Yul Li’s chaotic mind.
“Miss Yul Li, no need for introductions, right?”
Unfortunately, her overtaxed brain was unable to interpret Director Kim’s words. She didn’t realize that he was addressing her.
“Miss Yul Li?”
Only after her name was called a second time did Yul Li snap back to reality, turning her head towards Director Kim.
“Ah, yes. Director.”
“Miss Yul Li, you know Architect Kwon Je Ho well, right?”
Director Kim, who was also Min Woo’s senior from college, knew that Je Ho and Min Woo were cousins. Therefore, he couldn’t have been unaware of Yul Li and Je Ho’s relationship. Of course, he probably didn’t know about the marriage talks from 10 years ago.
“You two are soon to be relatives, so naturally, you’d know each other well, right?”
Yul Li awkwardly smiled, her gaze shifting subtly towards Je Ho.
Was he as bewildered as I am? Did he know that I was working here?
When their eyes met, he nodded slightly. Unlike her, he didn’t seem surprised or embarrassed. His expression remained unchanged as he looked at her.
“Architect Kwon Je Ho has agreed to work with Bauhaus during his stay in Korea.”
As expected, he had become a partner at Bauhaus. But why?
It was a move she couldn’t understand at all. She thought he had returned to Korea for the KG Group’s office building project, and suddenly, he was a Bauhaus partner…
He was a worldrenowned architect. The descriptors ‘small scale and modest’ didn’t suit him – ‘world’s largest scale’ did.
Did he burn out? Is this year a sabbatical for him?
But she had no right to question his decision. His partnership was likely more on the investor side, merely lending his name. He probably wouldn’t be coming to work here.
Yes, that must be it.
For some reason, Yul Li frowned unknowingly at her anxious heart.
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“Although it’s small, let’s take a look around.”
Je Ho looked around the office, guided by Director Kim. Just as Kim had said, the work environment was a far cry from what Je Ho was used to. But this wasn’t a concern for him.
He had made a significant decision the night before.
The previous night.
After dinner, in the underground parking lot.
The car door opened with a slight creak, and Je Ho climbed into the passenger seat.
“Okay, I’ll let him know. Talk to you later.”
Woo Geul ended his phone call and turned towards the passenger seat. Je Ho, silent, buckled his seat belt. Before starting the car, Woo Geul scrutinized Je Ho’s expression.
“Was the atmosphere very uncomfortable?”
Je Ho responded with a wry smile, rather than a reply.
His paternal uncle who displayed hostility with glaring eyes, his cousin who swaggered about claiming everything Je Ho had as his, his grandfather who feigned ignorance of their strained relationship…
More than uncomfortable, the atmosphere was suffocating.
“Did you manage to swallow your food? Want some digestive?”
“No, I’m good.”
Je Ho closed his eyes, shaking his head. He needed painkillers more than a digestive right now. A minor headache was creeping up on him, a phenomenon that always occurred when his mind was cluttered. He was quite used to it.
But why did he feel so disconcerted? Hadn’t he been prepared when he decided to return? Just because he had a meal in an awkward atmosphere, he was having a headache… that wasn’t it. From now on, more of these twisted situations were going to happen…
Knowing full well the cause of his headache, Je Ho desperately wanted to deny it.
…Chae Yul Li.
His heart was troubled because of her.
“Anyway, I’ll drop you off since we’re going the same way.”
“Huh.”
Recalling his own words, Je Ho let out a hollow laugh. She wasn’t some toddler who couldn’t get home on her own.
Looking back, it was the same 10 years ago. There was no need for him to risk everything to find her necklace. Whether it was her mother’s only memento or not, it was none of his business. He had already made it clear to the adults that he had no intention of marrying.
But whenever he met Yul Li, he felt his heart stir. Her daring to cross the wall to see him seemed cute, and his heart ached to see her crying after losing her necklace. He wanted to know more about her.
Not long after, she became but a passing breeze due to the annulment of her arranged marriage…
The woman now appearing as Min Woo’s fiancée. Seeing Yul Li sitting quietly beside Min Woo, a burning pain at the pit of her stomach accompanied a surge of nausea. There was no particular reason why she was so unpleasant to the eye, but she simply didn’t want to see her.
“I checked the email Brandon just sent.”
At Woo Gyeol’s words, Je Ho opened his previously closed eyes.
“…What is this.”
Je Ho’s expression darkened as he read through the email.
“Yes. Just as we suspected. The person Vice Chairman met before the accident, it’s confirmed to be Min Woo. The accident occurred about 30 minutes after he parted with Min Woo at the hotel.”
Woo Gyeol said with a somber face.
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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