The Man Who Shakes Me (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 11
Yoon Joo’s arm swung backward dramatically.
“Oh my goodness!”
She flailed around with a sly look in her eyes, as if silently begging the Jin Woo standing right in front of her for help—and it wasn’t even funny.
Just as Do Jin reached out his hand, Yoon Joo finally plopped down onto the floor. Seeing Yoon Joo collapse so delicately, like some tragic heroine, made Ji Na feel as though she’d turned into the villain.
“Are you okay?”
Do Jin, a beat too late, wrapped an arm around Yoon Joo’s shoulders and asked.
“I’m glad you look alright. We’ll head off first.”
Just a few days ago, he’d still been her boyfriend—the man who’d promised to marry her. Seeing him appear so affectionate with another woman left a surprisingly foul taste in her mouth.
“Ouch….”
Yoon Joo winced and clutched her stomach. At the sight of her gesture, Do Jin turned pale.
“Does your stomach hurt? Where exactly does it ache?”
Do Jin’s flustered, anxious expression was so over-the-top that if there’d been a competition for doting boyfriends, he’d have won first place without even trying. Ji Na couldn’t bear to watch another second of this spectacle and quickly moved to leave—or at least, tried to.
“Lee Ji Na.”
At Do Jin’s sharp call, Ji Na turned her head with an utterly indifferent expression.
“If you’ve hurt someone, you should apologize.”
Do Jin glared fiercely, his eyes flashing angrily as he spoke up on Yoon Joo’s behalf. Ji Na glanced briefly at Yoon Joo with cool detachment.
“Where?”
Ji Na looked around as if searching for the injured party.
“She just sat down on the floor, it seems…”
And clearly on purpose—she’d overthought trying to grab Jin Woo’s hand and ended up tripping herself.
When Yoon Joo on the floor met Ji Na’s eyes, she quickly turned her head away. At a glance, it was obvious she wanted to utterly ruin Ji Na’s image in front of both Do Jin and Jin Woo.
Not enough with one man, huh…?
Ji Na let out a dry laugh and shifted her gaze to Do Jin.
“I didn’t push her. Please don’t pick fights with the wrong person—just take good care of your girlfriend.”
The once meek, obedient Ji Na was nowhere to be found. Do Jin, taken aback, raised his voice.
“So now you’re lying too? You think it’s okay to hurt someone just because you’re jealous?”
She didn’t want to have a petty fight with her ex-boyfriend atop this beautiful mountain—but Do Jin’s ridiculous, baseless accusation made Ji Na bite her lip in frustration.
“Actually, you seem to be trying way too hard to look like some noble white knight. But acting like this just makes you look even more pathetic.”
“What?”
Do Jin’s eyebrows shot up. A vein bulged at his temple—clearly, he was furious beyond words.
“Lee Ji Na… you…”
Do Jin clenched his jaw and glared at Ji Na, and strangely, she found the sight deeply satisfying.
“Well then, have a lovely date.”
Ji Na lifted the corners of her mouth into a smile. Annoyed beyond restraint, Do Jin grabbed Ji Na’s wrist just as she tried to walk away.
His grip was stronger than expected, and Ji Na nearly stumbled. At that moment, she felt another firm hand steadying her—it was Jin Woo.
“Please don’t touch her so carelessly.”
His face remained gentle, yet his voice carried unmistakable authority.
“Your name’s Seo Jin Woo, right?”
Do Jin twisted his lips in disbelief.
“Yes.”
Even faced with the almighty Manager’s threat, Jin Woo didn’t seem intimidated at all. If anything, he exuded calm confidence. Watching the two men, Ji Na grew worried that Jin Woo might get dragged into her mess.
“If it hurts, please let go of my hand and talk.”
At Ji Na’s words, Do Jin released her wrist, still glaring menacingly at Jin Woo.
“I’ll remember this well—Intern Seo Jin Woo.”
Do Jin muttered under his breath, eyes flashing again. Unfazed by the thinly veiled threat, Jin Woo simply smiled and gave a polite nod.
“Thank you.”
“Lee Ji Na, have you been secretly meeting him behind my back?”
Faced with Do Jin’s blunt question, Ji Na snorted.
“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
She didn’t even want to answer. Do Jin narrowed his eyes as if trying to read her thoughts.
“Wasn’t this hike something we’d planned to do together?”
“That was a promise made before we broke up.”
“So because we broke up, it doesn’t matter anymore—is that what you’re saying?”
“It doesn’t matter who I meet anymore. Not now.”
“What?”
“Just like you, Manager.”
Ji Na, still impassive, jerked her chin toward Yoon Joo, who still hadn’t gotten up. Do Jin stared at Yoon Joo with a stiff, hardened expression.
Seated on the ground, Yoon Joo either had given up on standing or was playing the role of a princess waiting for her prince—she kept her head bowed low, her slender arms dangling limply.
Do Jin frowned deeply, then turned back to Ji Na.
“Fine, let’s not bring up things that are already over. Just apologize to Yoon Joo.”
“As I said before, I didn’t push her.”
“You’re really…”
Just as Do Jin started to speak,
“Oppa—no, Manager, could you please help me up?”
Yoon Joo’s sugary voice rang out as she called to Do Jin. Was this what they meant by a voice that melted men’s hearts? Ji Na rolled her eyes inwardly and turned away.
“We’ll be going now.”
She’d had enough of their irritating act. Ji Na vowed then and there that this hike would be her last—she never wanted to climb a mountain again, not even by accident, if it meant running into these two.
“Are you hurt anywhere? Are you feeling okay?”
“No. I’m fine. Manager, it wasn’t Associate Lee’s fault.”
After helping Yoon Joo up, Do Jin scrutinized her carefully, then shot Ji Na a fierce glare.
“Yoon Joo saved your life, you know.”
“Oh, please don’t say that. Associate Lee is right—it was my own clumsiness that made me fall.”
“How can someone so kind survive in this cruel world?”
They always said the sister-in-law who stops a fight is more annoying than the mother-in-law who starts one.
Ji Na no longer wanted anything to do with them. Not a trace of lingering affection for Do Jin remained.
If there had been even a single strand left, she would’ve shaved every hair off her body. Ji Na descended the mountain even faster than she’d climbed it, with Jin Woo silently following behind.
“Are you okay?”
Hours later, as they approached the mountain entrance, Jin Woo asked. Ji Na, drenched in sweat, wiped her forehead and nodded.
“Yeah, I feel really refreshed.”
It sounded like an answer about the hike itself. Jin Woo swallowed his bitterness and forced himself to stay calm as he looked at her.
“That’s good.”
Her forced cheerfulness stung his heart. As they walked along the gentle, flat trail, Jin Woo cautiously asked,
“How about some tasty pajeon once we get down?”
His kind offer only made Ji Na uneasy.
No—it made her feel even more pathetic, as if he’d glimpsed a side of herself she never wanted anyone to see.
“Seo Jin Woo.”
Ji Na stopped abruptly in her tracks. Her eyes, fixed on Jin Woo, wavered slightly.
The lively chatter of other hikers seemed to vanish instantly, leaving the surroundings quiet. The rustling leaves, stirred by the occasional breeze, sounded like waves crashing softly in the distance.
Meeting Jin Woo’s deep gaze, Ji Na hesitated for a moment.
She’d meant to firmly tell him not to stay by her side.
But looking into his warm eyes, the words stuck in her throat.
Maybe, just for today, it’d be okay to lean on you.
“Just pajeon?”
At Ji Na’s words, Jin Woo’s eyebrows lifted slightly.
“We’ve got to have makgeolli too.”
Ji Na declared boldly, then started walking again. At the sight of her, Jin Woo’s lips curved upward, and he burst into a pleasant laugh.
“Nuna, about the alcohol…”
You probably shouldn’t, considering I only brought one pair of pants today.
Ji Na pretended not to hear his playful remark and shook her head—but couldn’t suppress the smile escaping her lips.
“Pants? Pfft—I’ll just wash them for you. My laundry skills have gotten really good lately.”
“Hah…”
Jin Woo stretched his lips into a long, amused grin—it was still a happy expression. Every single moment with Ji Na felt wonderful to him. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering across Ji Na’s smiling face.
“You look nice when you smile. Makes you seem much younger, you know?”
“What did you say?”
Ji Na shot him a light glare. Between smiles, Jin Woo’s gentle gaze stayed fixed on her.
“Smile more often. From now on.”
I’ll make sure you do.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
Ji Na narrowed her eyes suspiciously, as if trying to probe Jin Woo’s intentions.
As if asking, ‘Are you calling me old?’ Jin Woo didn’t deny it. Instead, he nodded gravely, matching her tone with mock seriousness.
“Nuna, you really should smile more.”
“You’re not getting away with that.”
When Jin Woo teasingly tossed out the remark and quickly walked ahead as if fleeing, Ji Na adjusted her hiking poles and hurried after him. Their laughter filled the fresh mountain air.
***
After the weekend passed, Monday arrived—the kind where even single words feel heavy. Yet Ji Na showed up at the office looking fresher than ever.
Her earlier worry about constantly running into her ex-boyfriend in the same office had completely vanished after the hike. She now realized even worrying about him had been a luxury she couldn’t afford.
“Honey, you seem even happier than usual today?”
When Ji Hye approached with a playful wink, Ji Na gave her a bright smile in return.
“Yeah, it’s a good Monday, isn’t it?”
Ji Hye’s eyes widened in disbelief. Her slightly crumpled expression looked comically absurd. She glanced around, then leaned in close to Ji Na and whispered,
“Honey, did you win the lottery or something?”
No office worker in their right mind would ever call Monday “good,” after all.
At Ji Hye’s antics, Ji Na giggled.
“No, nothing like that.”
Maybe even better luck than winning the lottery—breaking up with Do Jin.
“Just feels good to start the day with energy, doesn’t it?”
“Oh…”
Ji Hye reluctantly opened her mouth, still unconvinced.
“Good morning.”
At the pleasant, gentle voice, both women turned their heads simultaneously. Jin Woo had arrived, dressed neatly in a suit. Ji Hye stared blankly at his tall, elegant figure and slowly murmured,
“I’ll take some of that good mood too.”
Her eyes stayed glued to Jin Woo as he took his seat.
Watching Ji Hye, Ji Na chuckled affectionately. Seated at his desk, Jin Woo looked at Ji Na with a relaxed expression, his eyes glinting as if holding back a smile.
“Seriously, just sitting at your desk—you look like you’re in a fashion spread. Maybe I should’ve claimed you as my mentor after all.”
Hearing Ji Hye’s shameless regret, Ji Na met Jin Woo’s eyes and smiled faintly, remembering the shopping bag containing the shirt she’d planned to give him today.
Jin Woo had always been like this—even when completely still, he radiated light.
She loved how he shone like sunlight. Yet it also frightened her—afraid that if she drew too close, her dark, hidden parts would be exposed without filter.
But now… she wasn’t sure.
Right now, she just liked his warmth.
Enough to forget the pain her ex had caused.
Maybe it’d be okay to just bask in your kindness—at a safe distance, like mentor and intern.
“Excuse me.”
Just then, commotion broke out at the office entrance.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
*
At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
***
Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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