Tae-seok quietly became angry.
“I know what to say, but it’s always a no.”
Suppressing the urge to rush out and grab Ji-hyuk’s collar immediately, Tae-seok looked at Yeoreum. Comforting Yeoreum took precedence over revenge.
“Why did Cheon Ji-hyuk come? What did he say?”
“It’s not like that.”
“Yeoreum.”
Tae-seok observed Yeoreum’s complexion. His gaze moved from her eyes and nose to her reddened cheeks and ears, finally landing on the cut on her palm.
He seemed to understand why she maintained this attitude.
“I promise. I won’t hit you.”
“…”
“I mean it. I’ll control myself with words. Trust me, Oppa.”
Yeoreum looked up at Tae-seok, but there was no look of trust in her eyes. Tae-seok felt a sudden realization. Many nights of behavior that made it impossible to trust him came to mind. His last words seemed unnecessary.
“There won’t be any problems with the shoot. Really.”
“…”
“How rational am I?”
“…”
Tae-seok continued to stroke Yeoreum’s ear and nose. He slightly raised the heater since it didn’t warm up quickly. Then, he spread out his palm to check the cut again. A small bruise had formed, making it look more painful than before. Tae-seok sighed.
He reached out to the assistant director, took the first aid kit, and retrieved ointment and a bandage.
“It might sting a bit.”
Yeoreum silently watched his hand busily working on her palm.
“Ah, it doesn’t stick to the palm because of the bandage.”
Tae-seok looked regretful. “Let’s endure it for a few days even if it stings. I’ll apply the ointment frequently,” he added.
Observing this, Yeoreum finally spoke.
“I didn’t want to say anything, but… Oppa ultimately made me open my mouth.”
She began explaining.
That Ji-hyuk was waiting in front of the pension. That she mentioned planning to break up with Seo Tae-seok. That he grabbed her wrist and behaved aggressively.
Tae-seok, who heard the story, patted her head as if to say she did well.
“Go to the accommodation first. I’ll take you. I’m kind.”
Contract relationship.
Ji-hyuk pondered over the unpleasant term.
It was questionable why he followed along this far, knowing it was something he couldn’t openly do, staying trapped in the pension without moving. The idea of being the shadowy woman behind Seo Tae-seok’s radiance was even more questionable. Even if it was just for a short time.
“We love each other. Let’s not break up.”
No way. Did he really decide to turn the contract relationship into a real one? To the extent that he couldn’t abandon himself even after the agreed-upon period passed. He wanted to stay by her side…
“This is even worse.”
Last night, the manager brought news about Yeoreum. He heard it in the staff’s group chat.
Yeoreum came to the filming site with Tae-seok and Yeong and stayed with Tae-seok the whole time. They even had the same direction for the accommodation. There was even a joke about them dating for a short while.
With a bad premonition, he came as soon as the morning sun rose. It was easy to find out where the accommodation was. He just needed to find the most expensive pension near the filming site.
I wanted to give a warning. Until the moment I catch Yeoreum, I had no intention of causing any unnecessary stimuli. I just wanted to tell her to be careful since some of the staff members were suspicious.
But when I tried to do that, Yeoreum, whose arm I held, smiled brightly.
It was a voice I wanted to hear. The cheerful face was something Ji-hyuk had never seen before.
So, impulsively, I acted sly. I knew that such behavior would surprise her, but I couldn’t hold back. Why are you smiling so beautifully when you don’t even know you’re being played with? Playing around a bit too much, and why are you so sincerely foolish?
Now, all Ji-hyuk could do to avoid scandals was to keep it from leaking. A rookie writer who had just debuted might collapse if a scandal with a top star broke out. Tae-seok probably wouldn’t bother protecting a woman he discarded, so she might have to face the storm alone.
With someone like Seo Tae-seok, there might be dozens of paparazzi following him. If he continued to act like this, it wouldn’t be surprising if an article broke out tomorrow.
“Damn it.”
Actually, there were rumors spreading that Oh Hyun-sik, a reporter, was attached to Seo Tae-seok. No one was invading that territory, but it was something Ji-hyuk didn’t know.
“Director, have a sandwich.”
While smiling and sharing snacks with the staff, Ji-hyuk’s mind was full of thoughts about Choi Yeoreum.
“Follow me.”
That was why.
When he heard Tae-seok’s chilling voice that could freeze the surroundings, he couldn’t make a good expression. At that moment, he was thinking about the warmth of Yeoreum’s wrist that trembled delicately.
“I’ll say it briefly.”
Tae-seok cornered Ji-hyuk in the space behind his van. It wasn’t intentional, but Manager Hong naturally waited behind, creating a scene as if the two were attacking one person.
“I’ve received the CCTV data in front of my accommodation, and an expert is reviewing it now.”
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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