Early in the morning, Yeonju was unusually busy.
“Chop, chop, chop…”
She was chopping green onions in the kitchen. The long green onions were finely sliced on the cutting board.
She added the chopped green onions to a bubbling clay pot and, wearing kitchen gloves, carried it to the dining room.
There, Jinwook was seated at the dining table. Dressed in a white shirt and black tie, he was engrossed in something on his tablet, likely a work document.
Yeonju placed the steaming clay pot in the center of the table, surrounded by appetizing side dishes she had prepared over the last hour.
Usually, a housekeeper prepared meals, but today Yeonju had made everything. Days when she could have breakfast with Jinwook were rare.
Due to his frequent business trips and tight schedule, Jinwook rarely spent time at home. The couple hardly had the chance to share a meal face-to-face more than once a month.
So, when they had the opportunity to eat together, Yeonju would wake up at dawn to prepare the meal. Moments like these were special for her.
After removing her apron, Yeonju sat opposite Jinwook. He continued to focus on his tablet even while eating.
There was no conversation between them, only the sound of utensils clinking against the dishes filled the silence.
Yeonju watched Jinwook eat silently before asking,
“……How is it?”
Finally, Jinwook looked up from his tablet.
“What is?”
“The doenjang jjigae. I haven’t made it in a while, so I’m not sure if it tastes good.”
“It’s good.”
After that brief response, Jinwook’s attention returned to his tablet.
Yeonju scooped up a spoonful of rice and looked at him again. It was rare to have a chance for a conversation with him.
She started to share what she had wanted to tell him.
“I visited your sister’s house yesterday.”
“…….?”
“I gave her the baby gift and saw the baby. The baby is really cute. It seemed to resemble your sister a lot.”
Thinking Jinwook would agree, Yeonju reached for her phone.
“Want to see a picture?”
“No need. Genetically, the baby must resemble one of the parents.”
Disappointed by his indifferent reply, Yeonju put down her phone.
She had thought he would be interested in his niece or nephew, but it seemed even this was not a topic of conversation for him.
Yeonju’s lips closed again, and the silent meal continued.
Even together, they didn’t feel together. In fact, it felt lonelier than eating alone.
“…….?”
Yeonju saw him almost finished with his meal and spoke slowly.
“Do you have time next weekend?”
Next week was their wedding anniversary. She didn’t expect anything extravagant, but thought a shared meal would be nice.
“If it’s okay, maybe we could…”
“I have a business trip to the U.S. that week.”
“For how many days?”
“Five.”
Jinwook answered without taking his eyes off the tablet. He seemed unaware that their anniversary was next week.
Though she hadn’t hoped for much, Yeonju still felt disappointed. A tone of regret tinged her voice.
“I heard there’s a nice place nearby, scenic and with good food. I thought we could go together… But let’s do it another time.”
In a moment, Jinwook took out his wallet from inside his jacket. He pulled out a black card and extended it towards Yeonju.
“Go out with your friends.”
“…….”
“And stop by the department store, buy whatever you want.”
Yeonju’s eyes slowly dimmed. She barely had friends, and after marriage, there was no one she could comfortably meet – something Jinwook seemed unaware of.
As Yeonju was just looking at the card he handed her, his phone rang.
“Rrrrr[Dash][Dash][Dash], Rrrrr[Dash][Dash][Dash].”
The phone screen displayed ‘Joo Min-hee’ – Jinwook’s secretary’s name.
Jinwook glanced at the phone, then placed the card in front of Yeonju.
“I’ll be leaving first.”
Rising from his seat, he picked up his phone and put on his suit jacket, then headed straight to the entrance.
With the sound of the front door closing, a deep silence enveloped the house.
Left alone in the dining room, Yeonju briefly gazed at the card he left behind, then picked up her spoon.
The table was laden with delicacies, yet nothing tasted good.
Eventually, Yeonju gave up after a few spoonfuls and cleared the breakfast.
“You have a cold constitution, Cha Yeonju. Improving your physical condition is a priority. Coldness can cause blood circulation disorders and ovarian dysfunction.”
Yeonju sat with an expressionless face, listening to the oriental medicine clinic director explain her condition.
“You need to keep your body warm and maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular meals and proper temperature regulation.”
“…….”
“Acupuncture and moxibustion treatments will be beneficial. We’ll target acupuncture points that affect the uterus.”
Yeonju calmly responded.
“Okay, I’ll do that.”
“The moxibustion therapy room is immediately on your left outside. I’ll join you shortly after preparation.”
“Okay.”
As Yeonju was about to rise from her chair, the director glanced at her and spoke.
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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