Ji Na, taken aback, turned her head to find Jin Woo leaning against the pantry door.
“Huh? What?”
Words flowed out in a relaxed tone before she realized it, causing Jin Woo to approach with a twinkle in his eye.
“I believe running errands is one of the main duties of an intern.”
His strong scent caught her off guard, and Ji Na hastily stepped back.
“Who said that?”
Jin Woo’s eyebrow arched as the words slipped out.
“Interns are not errand runners.”
Ji Na quickly switched to polite language. She had to avoid personal conversations with Jin Woo as much as possible.
“If you’re planning to have coffee, there’s only instant available right now. The coffee machine is broken, so I’ve requested a replacement.”
The air felt heated in Jin Woo’s presence, which was probably why her face felt flushed.
At Ji Na’s response, Jin Woo looked at her with a soft smile.
Even her actions, which were like those she’d display to a stranger, felt endearing to him. Was it his eyes that saw her as even more beautiful than the image he’d long imagined? Or was it his heart?
His feelings didn’t numb with one confession. Nor were they to be suppressed.
Jin Woo intended to wait until Ji Na opened her heart to him.
At Jin Woo’s direct gaze, Ji Na’s fingers trembled. Because Jin Woo didn’t even try to hide his thoughts. His intense eyes seemed to scrutinize every corner of her being, including her mistakes and flaws.
Ji Na found her steady relationship with Do Jin comfortable and pleasant. A stable, unshaken bond based on trust. A clean romantic relationship that kept a certain distance, she thought, suited her.
“And I’ll return the clothes tomorrow.”
Before passing Jin Woo with the paper cup of instant coffee in her hand, she spoke to him. Regardless of the situation, there shouldn’t be any behavior that might cause someone to misunderstand in the future. Because that was right for both of them.
Fortunately, Jin Woo stayed in the pantry for a long time after Ji Na left. Ji Na did her best to keep her mind off him. She had to. If she didn’t make an effort, her mind kept wandering back to Jin Woo.
The morning time that felt like hundreds of hours ended and it was lunchtime. As Ji Hye approached suggesting lunch, Ji Na gave her a sideeye.
“That’s too much.”
At Ji Na’s words, Ji Hye shrugged as if she didn’t understand.
“What’s wrong, Deputy Ji Na?”
From the way she spoke, it seemed she knew exactly what was on Ji Na’s mind.
“Please switch my supervisor, Deputy Ji Hye.”
“There’s no swapping supervisors.”
What a tease. As Ji Hye responded with a playful tongue flick, Ji Na burst into uncontrollable laughter.
“Our intern, Jo Young Hee, is so diligent and sharp. She will become a great figure.”
“Already in love with the intern and supervisor?”
“I gave way. Ji Na. Pay me back.”
“Huh?”
Ji Na opened her eyes wide as if asking what Ji Hye was talking about.
“You two are close. How much better is it than with a complete stranger? Comfortable with each other.”
It’s not comfortable. Not nice at all.
Though she wanted to refute, Ji Na held back by taking a deep sigh.
“Alright. Then, Deputy Ji Hye should buy lunch today.”
“Eh? What? You should buy.”
As she playfully pushed Ji Hye’s back, Ji Hye flapped her arms.
“Don’t you know how to return a favor? Repay the favor with lunch. Deputy Magpie.”
“Pfft, what’s that?”
Ji Na and Ji Hye left the office laughing. Jin Woo, who had been on her mind since a while, was not in his seat.
“Are we really taking on another intern like this?”
Ji Hye spoke with a reminiscent look in her eyes as if reminiscing about the past. Ji Na’s supervisor had been Do Jin. That’s how their relationship started, developing into a romantic one, leading up to now.
“Your supervisor is Manager Kim. Anyway, once a supervisor, always a supervisor, give it a rest.”
Ji Hye, who didn’t know they were in a relationship, gave a thumbs up.
“Manager Kim is doing great. I think he’ll receive a lot of incentives at the end of the year. He hit the jackpot with the project plan in the first half of the year.”
I wrote that project plan. Ji Na responded with a wry smile.
“He was also the quickest among our colleagues to get promoted.”
Ji Hye kept admiring.
“He seems to have something going on with Mr. Heo. Doesn’t it seem like they’re always together these days?”
Ji Hye’s last comment wasn’t something she could just ignore. But she also couldn’t react to it.
“Uh…?”
It felt like Ji Hye’s words were scratching at the fact she’d deliberately covered up, so she purposely responded slowly.
“Pull yourself together, Deputy Ji Na.”
She once casually mentioned to Ji Hye that she liked Do Jin. Since they were dating but it was a company secret and she couldn’t let it show, it seemed like Ji Hye had remembered that comment made in passing.
“You can’t help unrequited love. Only those with courage like Mr. Heo can have a capable man.”
Ji Hye spoke in a serious tone.
“Because Deputy Ji Na now has a young masterpiece by God.”
She didn’t forget to give a meaningful look.
“Aw, no.”
“What’s not?”
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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