Jiho stared at her awkward actions. His sluggish movements were slow. In his large pupils facing her, there was an inexplicable earnestness. Suddenly wondering what it could be, Hyeyoon expelled her tension all at once.
“…So?”
“What?”
“Your answer.”
“…Huh?”
His eyebrows wiggled with bewilderment. Trying to endure because the other person was too serious, but it was still funny. Suddenly, Hyeyoon exhaled tension.
“…So you rejected him?”
“Hehe. Seems like the imagination factory is open again.”
In the end, he chuckled. The expression that seemed relieved was cute, and she gently stroked the back of his head.
After that, they fully immersed themselves in the drama. The conversations flowing over the 40 minutes were all about “23 Centimeters.” Sometimes, when scenes that touched the heart appeared, memories were summoned unexpectedly.
‘Honestly, we weren’t close back then. Looking closely, it shows.’
‘Actually, during that scene… I kept making an effort. To avoid touching arms with Mr. Jiho.’
‘Wow… Did I dislike it that much?’
‘Hehe. No, it’s not that I dislike it. It just feels weird because you keep getting closer.’
There were also memories only I knew.
‘Your narration is so good. When did you record it, considering you must be busy?’
‘During the week of the script reading.’
‘Oh, so you recorded all the narrations up to the last episode before filming started?’
‘Yes. Since all the scripts were out, it was okay.’
There were also small, trivial memories that could be left just for me.
‘That day, what did you talk about with Jeonjina after I left? We shot for another three hours after I left.’
‘Hmm. I don’t remember anything special. Did we adjust some lines?’
‘Look me in the eyes and tell me. You know I can’t be deceived.’
‘Ah, then since we’re making eye contact, let’s hear about the company dinner on a rainy day before I go. What did you two talk about… that finger-wagging story must have come up.’ [referring to the finger-crossing gesture]
‘…….’
‘Hey Hyeyoon, what’s really going on?’
Sporadic conversations, intermittent laughter. Hyeyoon enjoyed all of it. There were moments when they were absorbed in the TV, and no words were exchanged, but even that was pleasant. The warmth of their bodies close together made the silence feel warm.
And around the time the drama that lasted over an hour ended. In the living room, where only the sound of the TV had been heard for 20 minutes, a cautious voice echoed. Despite enjoying happiness throughout, there was a story she couldn’t let go of.
“But… you know.”
“Yes.”
Jiho looked at the hesitating Hyeyoon in his arms. But it wasn’t a sudden thought. Jiho lowered the volume of the TV. Then, without rushing, he gently stroked Hyeyoon’s arm.
After about 10 seconds, words came after the four-letter ones.
“…If you don’t want to become an actress, don’t do it.”
A faint smile crossed Jiho’s face. It was the topic they had discussed when the drama had just started. It seemed that giving water and sunshine took time. He grew it firmly, wanting to make it sound stronger.
And with a voice that followed again, it was clear that the conviction that grew strong and firm might be quite embarrassing. Each letter showed hesitation.
“Really, it’s just an if. Ten steps… no, it would be ahead by 20 steps. No, no, about 100 steps.”
“Hehe. Yes, tell me. Assuming it’s 100 steps ahead.”
What on earth was he trying to say? Afraid that it would grow and grow until it circled the Earth, Jiho neatly cut off the branches.
Then, after an hour of sincerity, a new confession emerged from the small lips.
“I… can feed someone like Mr. Jiho enough to live on.”
“Wow…”
Jiho exclaimed in a low voice. The sincere sincerity was appreciated, and the determination that he could indeed support someone was adorable. ‘I’ll gather dozens of friends like before and buy Korean beef for them. I won’t let you do that.’ His voice, devoid of such intentions, was simply cute.
The gesture that momentarily stopped in surprise now gently strokes Hyeyoon’s arm again.
“So, if you don’t want to, don’t do it. But really, those 50 steps… No, it’s really 100 steps ahead.”
However, Hyeyoon regretted the words she blurted out in haste. How long have they been dating? No, more importantly, how long have they known each other? She worried that he might be burdened with new concerns because of her words.
It wasn’t a statement meant to burden him. Since he was someone accustomed to enduring and holding back anything, she only hoped that if he didn’t want to do something, he would stop now.
Hyeyoon nibbled on her lower lip thoughtfully. And just as she was about to chew it once more, a low vibration was felt behind her.
“Then, if I take one more step from there…”
It was a voice similar to the touch that stroked her arm. Soft and reassuring. However, after that, it wasn’t easy to hear the next words.
“Hmm?”
So she turned her body around. There was a moist look in his eyes, as if he regretted saying something unnecessary. And when Hyeyoon met Jiho’s eyes, she could immediately tell.
He did it on purpose. For her to see.
When their gazes intersected, Jiho’s eyes gently curved. Since he was naturally curious, he must have expected her to turn around and look when he drew out his words.
His hand that had been gently caressing her thin arm softly touched Hyeyoon’s hair.
“With the money we have now, we can even feed our children.”
“Wow…”
Jiho exclaimed in a low voice. The sincere determination was appreciated, and the determination that he could indeed support someone was adorable. ‘I’ll gather dozens of friends like before and buy Korean beef for them. I won’t let you do that.’ His voice, devoid of such intentions, was simply cute.
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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