Yeoreum found herself unable to respond.
Observing her wavering gaze for a moment, Tae-seok continued dryly.
“It’s simple.”
“I can’t do this.”
“Why?”
Tae-seok leaned forward, bringing his face closer to Yeoreum’s, his expression laced with allure. Yeoreum averted her gaze.
“It’s too much. How can I smile ten times…”
“Ask anyone you meet. Which request is more unreasonable.”
“Still, this is too much.”
“You smile well, Writer Choi.”
“…….”
“Your smile is pretty.”
The air, heavy enough to choke on, seemed to lighten bit by bit. It felt as if spring winds filled the gaps, or perhaps the scent of flowers was in the air.
Whatever it was, it signaled danger to Yeoreum.
“I’ll consider it seriously.”
Yeoreum eventually dodged the answer.
“Serious consideration for just smiling.”
“…….”
“Alright, as you wish.”
Tae-seok replied in a relaxed manner.
Days passed peacefully.
Even though the contract wasn’t finalized yet, Tae-seok treated Yeoreum with unprecedented manners.
He was practically adhering to all ten of Yeoreum’s conditions. This made her uneasy, wondering if she should at least smile two or three times a day for him.
Meanwhile, the script progressed steadily towards its latter half.
It was late summer or early autumn, the season subtly crossing boundaries.
Tae-seok felt he needed an opportunity.
At his current state, Tae-seok could crumble with just a poke from Yeoreum, but the problem was her heart.
How cleanly she had carved out Seo Tae-seok, as stoic as a stone Buddha. He wanted to gently shake her heart.
Rushing into action like a madman wasn’t an option.
Unaware of Yeoreum’s feelings, Tae-seok thought he should take more initiative. The problem was the lack of a suitable opportunity.
“What a headache.”
“Huh?”
“Nevermind. Go write your script.”
As Tae-seok dismissively waved his hand, his phone rang. He picked it up and headed to the study.
It was Ji-hyeon Jeong.
[Why bother writing the script with the writer? It’s exhausting.]Her voice chided softly. Tae-seok replied indifferently.
“What about the scripts? I’m not interested in reviewing them. Take them.”
[You need to warm up with the drama, then get back into action. If you rest more, you’ll lose your touch.]“I’ll handle it. Nuna.”
[Yeah. But, Choi Yeoreum. Why do you have to bring the writer…]“Nuna, I mean, President.”
Tae-seok’s voice held a faint annoyance.
“I’ll handle it.”
[I’m just worried you might be tired. The writer can take care of the script.]“Why are you so slow on the uptake? Do I look like I’m writing a script?”
[…Then what?]Ji-hyeon Jeong’s voice sharpened slightly. Tae-seok sighed lowly.
“Picking a fight.”
[Picking a fight…?]“Yeah. With Choi Yeoreum. Picking a fight.”
[Why?]Tae-seok chuckled softly.
“Why? Just to get her to look at me.”
Yeah. But she doesn’t look at me at all.
After the call with a laughing Ji-hyeon Jeong ended, she angrily threw a stack of papers.
Seo Tae-seok is wavering.
If it were a pretty actress, it wouldn’t feel so unfair. But to be shaken by such an ordinary woman like that. My Tae-seok, why.
Who would believe it? That he’s been swayed for years by a nobody like Choi Yeoreum and still has feelings for her. The absurdity of it made her blood boil.
Seo Tae-seok was uncompromising when it came to Choi Yeoreum. He tried to find an opening to intervene but never gave up his position, only growing more wary.
Biting his nails, he paced back and forth across his office several times, unable to calm down.
“Leech-like Choi Yeoreum.”
He was sure he had warned her clearly, yet she ignored it and continued to wag her tail.
Should he have slapped her? The more he thought about it, the more he regretted not being stricter that day. Now, the regret was setting in.
“Secretary Kim!”
He called out to his secretary irritably.
“Yes, President.”
“It won’t work this way. From tomorrow, go to Tae-seok’s house. Stay there and keep an eye on them.”
Although Secretary Kim understood orders like a charm, this time, the instruction was confusing.
“What do you mean?”
“Find an excuse to wedge yourself between them. Prevent them from being alone.”
“Ah, I understand.”
If Choi Yeoreum must write the script at that house, Ji-hyeon Jeong was determined to steal their private moments. Cut it off before curiosity turns into interest, right?
It’s doable.
She had already waited more than two years. Waiting another month was nothing.
She couldn’t let Tae-seok slip away so easily, especially not to the smallest and most pitiful of all the women he had met, Choi Yeoreum.
Why did she dress up so prettily?
Tae-seok leaned against the door, looking down at Yeoreum. Blocked by his body, Yeoreum looked up at him, somewhat taken aback.
Why those eyes again?
Tae-seok frowned.
It was a sky-blue dress, similar to the mint dress Yeoreum wore the first time he was struck by her. The fluttering hem resembled a butterfly on a spring day.
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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