However, from his subsequent answer, it seemed like he filled the silence with other thoughts.

[—]So… Did you two drink together last night?

“No, I just ate lots of meat. So much that I felt like bursting.”

[—]Ah, that’s so satisfying to hear.

It seemed his appeasement also lay somewhere other than the genuine apology.

“But Ji Ho,”

[—]Yes?

“Did you recently get a new phone?”

[—]A phone? Why all of a sudden?

Ji Ho was surprised at the unexpected topic.

‘I’ve heard he might not have had a phone because no one has ever gotten his number.’

If he didn’t hang up first, Hye Yoon had all the time in the world. That’s why she could ask even the insignificant curiosities. She spoke with a dry voice, fearing that the intent behind her question might be revealed.

“Yes, just… curious. Wondered if you lived without a phone while being an actor.”

[—]No way. I’ve always had one.

“Ah… that’s so satisfying to hear.”

Even though she had no real expectations, the best response she received made her voice moist with satisfaction.

[—]Mmm, something must’ve happened, right?

Hye Yoon felt that if Ji Ho paid a bit more attention, he might figure everything out. It made her embarrassed. She couldn’t provide a proper answer and just kept typing on her laptop, hoping he would just move on.

[—]By the way, you said you had something to say.

And he did move on, but he drew her in with his curiosity. In fact, Hye Yoon’s message had been on Ji Ho’s mind since last night.

As she enjoyed the night where rain consumed the world, she thought of the woman who had something to say.

“……Now, I’ll stop doing that.”

[—]Doing what?

“Yes, the time you gave me, fearing that my feelings would be confused, until the end of the broadcast. That’s over now.”

[—]……

“End of watching.”

As Ji Ho expected, her words were heavy. Despite being a generally relaxed person, he couldn’t come up with a light response. In contrast, Hye Yoon seemed to be the one who felt lighter.

“Let’s talk face to face when you come to Busan, Ji Ho. Doesn’t seem right discussing this way.”

[—]Ah… suddenly, I’m scared.
In the deep unease that quietly radiated from the man, Hye Yoon’s delicate laughter could be heard. When she pressed the phone closer to her ear, intrigued by her tender laughter, the sound of heavy rain came from the other end.

“Ji Ho, can you hear the rain right now? Or not? Is my voice getting drowned out by the rain? It’s raining so hard!”

[—]Yes, I can hear both the rain and your voice. But… why has your voice sounded like that since earlier?

“Why does my voice sound like what?”

The unease he felt ever since the start of the call was also clear to hear.

[—]It sounds a bit muffled. Did you catch a cold?

The grip on Ji Ho’s phone tightened. At the same time, his forehead creased with worry.

“Ah… Maybe that’s why I felt a bit cold. Wow, how did you know that when even I didn’t?”

[—]Haa… As cute as your amazement is…

“Hey, it’s okay. I have the medicine I brought with me, and if I get sick, I’ll go to the hospital right away.”

[—]No, go now.

“……”

The determined side of the usually affectionate man showed. Hye Yoon’s lips sagged. While she felt a slight chill, there was no discomfort. But, the thought of going through the rain to a hospital and possibly getting an injection made her chin tremble.

But, Ji Ho, sensing her silence, didn’t seem willing to compromise. His deep voice flowed through the phone.

[—]…Listen to me.

A single short phrase conveyed his deep sincerity. Hye Yoon’s lower lip pouted.

“……Okay.”

Ji Ho imagined Hye Yoon’s sulking face. Each word she grumbled was endearing. As he laughed at her adorableness, saying, “You’re a good girl,” Hye Yoon too, eventually laughed.

5 AM, before the sun even rose.

Gratitude was the word Hye Yoon grasped at the start of the day. She had an odd resolution to listen to Ji Ho’s words from now on.

She worried that after a night of discomfort, her coughing might have disturbed the neighboring room. It felt fortunate that she went to the hospital.

“Ah. Ah. Ah…….”.

After finishing all her preparations, she once again cleared her throat. Despite the stinging pain, her voice was distinctly different from yesterday. It felt rough, like the sound of metal.

‘Just endure today. I can rest over the weekend.’

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, she gave herself a gesture of encouragement. Although she was grateful that it was Friday, she already felt exhausted thinking about the day ahead.

“We’ll wrap up the filming for today! Have a great weekend!”

After a solid 14-hour shoot, everyone’s schedule for the week came to an end. Fatigue was evident here and there, but perhaps the lightness of hearts made hands swiftly clean up the filming location.

Among those light movements, Min Woo approached one person who looked notably worn out. While Hye Yoon was the one who was sick, Min Woo looked downcast.

“Hye Yoon, you seem to have caught a bad cold. Do you have medicine?”

“Yes. I went to the hospital yesterday. You don’t need to worry.”

“That’s a relief. Rest well over the weekend. I’ll be in Busan for the next two days, so if you need anything, let me know.”

She, appearing to smile reassuringly, turned and boarded her car. Her school shirt, worn beneath her jacket, seemed drenched in cold sweat. The evening breeze cooled the sweat, making her feel intensely cold.

Upon entering her room and laboriously washing up, she gulped down some medicine. She couldn’t even muster the voice she had in the morning.

[How’s the cold? Feeling better? (3:31 PM)] Lying in bed, Hye Yoon looked at Ji Ho’s message from a few hours ago. With the intent of responding lightly and falling asleep quickly, she moved her hand, surprised at how heavy her fingers felt.

[Yes. I think a good rest over the weekend should do. (9:07 PM)]

Rrrr[—] Rrrr[—]

“Ah…….”

The phone gently vibrated with Ji Ho’s name on the screen. Hye Yoon just stared at it. Hearing his voice would be no different from hearing his concern.

Filled with guilt, Hye Yoon tightly gripped her phone.

Ji Ho was sitting in a makeshift waiting room arranged by the movie theater, shaking off the hands of the stylist working on him. However, his eyes and focus were entirely on the screen of his phone, especially on the message from Hye Yoon that had just arrived.

[I’m a bit tired today. I’ll contact you tomorrow. (9:13 PM)]

‘She must have caught a severe cold.’

Ji Ho’s lips hardened as much as the look in his eyes.

Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife

I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!

Intro

When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.

After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.

Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.

Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.

At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.

Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.

The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.

He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.

[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]

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