Yeonju, unable to comprehend the situation, asked,
“Why did he drink so much?”
“I’m not sure either. I was at home when I got called to the place where Director Jinwook was. By the time I arrived, he was already intoxicated.”
Minhee said with a worried look at the sleeping Jinwook.
“It seems like he’s going through something tough… I tried asking, but he wouldn’t say anything.”
The moment Yeonju saw her look, she realized.
It wasn’t just a subordinate’s concern for a boss. The emotions Minhee felt for Jinwook were deeper than admiration and pity.
Observing Jinwook closely, Minhee, upon noticing Yeonju’s gaze, quickly lowered her head. She said with a flustered face,
“It’s the first time Director Jinwook is in such a state… I didn’t know what to do, so I contacted you, Madam. I apologize for calling late at night.”
Yeonju silently observed her.
A young and pretty woman, she radiated a bright and feminine aura. An exuberant energy that Yeonju lacked enveloped Minhee.
Jinwook, being a man, might be swayed if such a woman liked him. Maybe he was already captivated.
Though myriad imaginations flooded her mind, nothing was certain yet.
In such a situation, Yeonju couldn’t outright ask what relationship her husband had with this woman. She calmly said to Minhee,
“Thank you for your effort. You can go now.”
“Do I not need to help?”
“No, it’s fine. Please go.”
Yeonju spoke firmly, and Minhee left after bowing her head.
Yeonju leaned towards the back seat of the car and called out to Jinwook.
“Jinwook.”
No response. She spoke more firmly.
“Jinwook, wake up.”
Finally, Jinwook’s dark, heavy eyelids slowly lifted.
“Are you conscious?”
Seeing Yeonju, Jinwook sat up, then clutched his forehead as if it hurt.
Yeonju took Jinwook’s arm.
“Are you okay? Lean on me.”
At that moment, Jinwook removed Yeonju’s hand from his arm.
“It’s fine. I can manage.”
Yeonju watched her hand fall into the air, then lowered it.
Jinwook got out of the car and started walking, followed by Yeonju. Except for a brief stumble, he made it to the house on his own.
Once inside, Jinwook immediately leaned on the sofa, closing his eyes as if his head still hurt.
Yeonju went to the dining room, fetched honey, and brought a cup of warm honey water to the living room.
“Drink this. Honey water is good for hangovers.”
Jinwook sat up to take the cup. Yeonju softly said as he drank,
“If you were drunk, you should have called me. I would have come right away…”
Jinwook sat silently. Yeonju opened her mouth again.
“Is it because work is hard?”
“…….”
“Or is it…….”
Yeonju bit her lip and then released it.
“Because of me?”
She knew that ever since he learned about her health condition, he had become increasingly exhausted. Yeonju’s existence was not just useless but almost a hindrance to the expectations everyone had on him and the goals he wanted to achieve.
Instead of answering, Jinwook let out a deep sigh. The sound painfully struck Yeonju’s heart.
Looking deeply at him, she said,
“If it’s too hard……”
Her voice trembled slightly.
“Just stop it all.”
“…….”
“Just let it go…….”
In truth, he didn’t need to struggle like this.
All he had to do was let go of her hand.
There was no reason to hold onto someone who brings no benefit and only causes pain.
But why couldn’t this man let her go?
Despite not needing her.
Despite not loving her.
“Rather than……”
The words swirling in her mind didn’t easily escape her lips. It was then that Jinwook’s expression suddenly turned cold, staring at Yeonju.
“Rather than what?”
“Speak the truth to everyone?”
“…….”
“You know better than anyone what the consequences will be.”
His gaze was chillingly cold, as if ridiculing her. His deep voice continued.
“Think of the consequences before you speak.”
“…….”
“Think whether what you say will benefit or harm you.”
Yeonju’s heart surged with emotion.
“So what do you want me to do?”
Her eyes distorted as she raised her voice.
“You’re struggling like this, and mother asks every day if there’s any news……”
“…….”
“How can I just stay quiet?”
Jinwook clicked his tongue in response.
“If even staying quiet is hard, there’s nothing I can say.”
His piercing gaze focused on Yeonju.
“The woman I married was not this weak.”
“…….”
“I thought she was strong and responsible. Was I wrong?”
His brown eyes shook fiercely.
Watching her bite her lip, Jinwook spoke again.
“Just wait. I’m finding a way.”
He looked at her intensely.
“You chose this marriage, this path.”
“…….”
“If you don’t want to ruin it, endure it even if it’s hard.”
His deep voice resonated in the air.
“That’s the duty you have as my wife.”
Late at night.
Chaerin placed a softly glowing candle on the dining table. Next to it were wine and glasses.
Chaerin looked at her reflection in the window. She was wearing a silk nightgown, revealing her sensual figure beneath the thin fabric.
Confident that no man could resist such an appearance, Chaerin headed to the study. She knocked gently, then slowly opened the door.
There sat Inhyuk. Chaerin asked him,
“Are you busy?”
“No, almost done.”
Chaerin approached him, smiling seductively.
“How about a drink? It’s been a while.”
Her fingertips teasingly caressed his shirt collar.
“I prepared your favorite wine.”
Inhyuk turned his head, looking slightly uncomfortable.
“…I’m tired. I should sleep early.”
“…….”
“Let’s save the wine for another time.”
He then stood up and left the study.
Left alone in the study, Chaerin’s shoulders began to tremble. Her face flushed with heat and anger.
Biting her red lips, Chaerin yelled towards the door through which Inhyuk had left.
“That jerk, he’s not even a man!”
Her emotions erupted.
“How does he expect to have a child acting like this?”
It felt like her insides were bursting. It had been over a year since she married Inhyuk, but they had hardly had any physical relationship.
Despite having no physical issues, Inhyuk always avoided the bedroom. Chaerin’s pride was hurt, wondering if she lacked charm as a woman.
“If that Yeonju gets pregnant first…….”
The mere thought was dreadful, and Chaerin shook her head. That absolutely must not happen.
Thinking of Yeonju reminded her of the scene at the event.
“Thank you for your concern, but we will handle our marital issues ourselves.”
“Do not interfere in our marriage anymore.”
Yeonju’s assertive demeanor, ignoring her advice, was annoying.
“She’s really detestable…….”
There was nothing about her that Chaerin liked. Her plain face, her thin body, her feeble voice – nothing was appealing.
What she hated most was that Yeonju, with nothing to her name, occupied the place beside Jinwook.
That’s when it happened.
“Rrrrr, Rrrrr.”
Her phone rang in the pocket of her nightgown. After checking the caller ID and looking around, Chaerin locked the study door and answered the call.
“What’s up?”
A woman’s voice came from the other end, sharing information Chaerin had discerned.
Listening to the woman’s story, Chaerin’s face brightened.
“Are you sure about that information?”
[Yes, I double-checked, and it’s confirmed.]“You’ve done well. Keep monitoring the situation.”
After the call, Chaerin’s heart pounded with excitement.
Finally, she had a reason to get rid of the thorn in her side, Yeonju. And she was determined not to miss this opportunity.
With a triumphant smile, she tightly gripped her phone.
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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