Ji Hye’s eyes widened in surprise. She was puzzled why Do Jin was answering for Ji Na… The atmosphere turned strangely tense.
“Really?”
Ji Hye, caught off guard, alternated her gaze between the two. Not only was she surprised that Ji Na had a boyfriend, but also that Do Jin knew about it.
“How do you know, Manager?”
“Do you remember Ji Hye? At my wedding. She came with her boyfriend.”
Do Jin nonchalantly gestured with his chin, then casually walked past them.
“Really?”
Staring at the back of Do Jin’s head in disbelief, Ji Hye asked Ji Na again.
“Why didn’t I see him?”
She remembered Ji Na looking especially pretty that day but didn’t recall seeing a boyfriend with her.
“Uh…”
Confused, Ji Na awkwardly smiled at Ji Hye.
“That… I’ll tell you later.”
Using the busy morning rush as an excuse, Ji Na winked at Ji Hye. Reluctantly, Ji Hye walked away to her desk, brimming with curiosity.
‘Do Jin, really…’
Staring towards Do Jin’s desk behind the partition, Ji Na bit her lip. Maybe Jin Woo was right. Perhaps it would be better to reveal their relationship herself.
Her phone on the desk rang.
[Did you get to work okay, Noona?]Even though it was just a text, it felt like hearing his voice.
As Ji Na was about to respond to Jin Woo’s text, another message arrived faster.
[My departure to the US has been moved up.]Her breath halted. Despite preparing mentally, her heart unexpectedly raced. All her readiness seemed futile as she felt her heart crumbling.
At Jin Woo’s third message, Ji Na carefully composed a reply.
[Yes], she initially wrote, but then paused and deleted it. [No, let’s meet after work.]She felt showing weakness by meeting him now wouldn’t be right.
After work, Jin Woo, who came to Ji Na’s home, embraced her without hesitation.
“I missed you all day.”
Ji Na’s heart filled with warmth as she felt his breath on the top of her head.
“I wish I could be with you 24/7…”
Jin Woo murmured wistfully. Ji Na chuckled softly in his embrace.
“Are you ready for your trip to the US?”
“Yes. There’s not much to prepare, actually.”
His cool scent was comforting, mixing perfectly with his natural aroma.
“We’re visiting my parents this weekend. Together.”
It was an accelerated plan. Startled by his sudden suggestion, Ji Na looked up.
“This weekend?”
“Yes.”
Jin Woo smiled broadly.
“I love you.”
His unexpected declaration stiffened Ji Na’s face. Jin Woo whispered again.
“I love you.”
Her whole body seemed to melt at his passionate confession. Her heart throbbed in response, resonating throughout her body.
Ji Na gently grasped Jin Woo’s cheek with a flushed expression. Raising herself on her tiptoes, she kissed his lips, causing Jin Woo to giggle.
His laughter made Ji Na open her eyes wide in wonder, and Jin Woo’s intense gaze poured into her.
“Just a brush of your lips makes me react like this to you, Noona.”
Her cheeks reddened at his teasing expression.
“We’re in trouble, really.”
His deep voice sounded unusually sexy.
“Can I devour you?”
Under the dim light, Jin Woo’s hand, warming Ji Na’s cheek, felt hot. His smoldering look was almost suffocating. Without waiting for her response, Jin Woo leaned down and captured her lips.
Their inclined heads, yearning for each other, seemed poignant. As if ignorant of the impending separation, Jin Woo and Ji Na delved deeply into each other.
Amid the flood of office workers at lunchtime, Ji Na and Ji Hye also stepped out of the office.
“What shall we eat?”
As always, Ji Hye excitedly listed her desired menus.
“How about cold soybean noodles? It’s hot today.”
“Sounds good.”
Upon entering the noodle restaurant, they saw Do Jin and Yoon Ju sitting together. Ji Na’s appetite vanished instantly, but she hid her feelings.
“Why do we keep bumping into each other here?”
Ji Hye’s annoyance somehow lightened Ji Na’s fallen mood. They sat at a table far away and quickly ordered.
“I might use all my leave once this new project ends. I’m so tired.”
While listening to Ji Hye’s playful complaints, Ji Na felt someone’s gaze. Glancing over, she saw Yoon Ju looking at her.
When their eyes met, Yoon Ju quickly looked away. Ji Na recalled Yoon Ju’s probing about Do Jin in the pantry days ago. Her mood darkened.
“I heard Manager Kim might be changing jobs.”
“Changing jobs?”
Ji Na perked up at the unexpected news.
“Yeah, I overheard them talking as I passed by. Yoon Ju said something like that.”
“I hope he gets the job.”
Ji Na unintentionally revealed her true feelings. Sharing an office with him had been hard. It seemed Yoon Ju was urging Do Jin to change jobs.
If Kim Do Jin leaves and Yoon Ju takes maternity leave or something, I could regain my peaceful and happy office life. Hopefully, they both disappear together.
“So, who’s your boyfriend?”
Ji Hye’s sly gaze was expectant.
“If you don’t tell me this time, I’ll really be upset.”
“Okay, actually…”
As Ji Na began to speak, Ji Hye held her cheek, swallowing hard.
“Here’s your cold soybean noodles.”
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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