Lost in her thoughts, Soo-young turned to look at Woo-jin’s golden eyes, shining like the silver piano under the sunlight. Looking at his mesmerizing eyes, she wondered if he really was visually impaired.
His eyes seemed focused, unlike those of most visually impaired people she knew. Soo-young waved her hand in front of his eyes, and to her surprise, Woo-jin grabbed her hand.
“Don’t do weird things.”
“I didn’t do anything weird!”
Soo-young exclaimed, her face turning red. Woo-jin, frustrated, tried to walk past her, but stepped on something soft – Soo-young’s foot. A pained whimper came from below, and a resentful voice accused him.
“You did that on purpose!”
Woo-jin wanted to shake off Soo-young’s hand that was grasping his arm, but he found himself unable to move. Instead, he stuttered in response.
“No, it wasn’t on purpose.”
“Not on purpose? You clearly stepped on me hard!”
“I can’t see.”
“Ouch, my foot bone feels like it’s broken.”
Despite his own denials, Woo-jin could feel the strength in her grip on his arm, indicating she was in real pain. After all, his full weight had been on her foot; it was only natural for it to hurt. He wanted to apologize, but instead, his words came out harshly.
“Why weren’t you wearing slippers…”
“You told me not to wear them! You said you hated the sound! The floor is so hard, it hurts my feet. You forbid slippers, yet you wear them yourself. That’s just mean.”
Soo-young’s loud monologue made Woo-jin click his tongue. Her voice was deeper than most men, and her complaining in such a tone somehow sounded cute. He found himself wondering what she looked like.
He usually read or listened to music when the housekeeper was there. No matter how quiet, the presence of someone else distracted him from writing. But since Soo-young’s arrival, he had been stepping out more often. He was curious about what she was doing. Whether he could hear her or not, it intrigued him.
“Sit down.”
Woo-jin gently nudged her towards the sofa.
“Why…”
Despite grumbling, Soo-young slumped onto the sofa. Then, Woo-jin knelt before her, gently feeling her foot. His face was stoic, but his hands were unexpectedly warm, almost like receiving a heat pack. It made Soo-young realize why people went for foot massages.
Woo-jin, on the other hand, was surprised at how small her foot was. Was it because she was short, or were women’s feet usually this small? He carefully massaged her foot, feeling the delicate bones through her socks.
“You’re not reacting much, so I guess it’s not broken.”
Reacting late, Soo-young quickly withdrew her foot.
“It really hurt earlier!”
Her foot felt fine now, maybe due to his warm touch. She felt as if she had exaggerated her pain. Woo-jin stood up.
“Time’s up. If you can walk, then leave.”
Without waiting for her response, he walked past the sofa as if he could see, leaving Soo-young staring after his broad back. She touched her foot where he had caressed.
Although he was gruff, he had been warm and gentle, like when he caught her from falling and now. His warmth lingered like the touch of his hands.
Seol Ji-hyun took Woo-jin’s manuscript and suddenly commented on his appearance.
“You look better these days. Eating well?”
“I always ate well.”
Woo-jin responded flatly.
“Eat well? Dr. Kang was complaining about your weight loss. Why do I get scolded when you don’t eat?”
“Then tell him to talk to me directly.”
“He talks to me because you don’t listen. You better take care, or Grandpa will hear about it.”
Woo-jin scoffed indifferently at the threat of his grandfather learning about his habits.
“Not ‘come in or don’t come in.’ The moment Grandpa finds out, you’ll have to move back to the main house.”
Woo-jin’s expression, which had been impassive, visibly contorted at the mention of returning to his grandfather’s house.
“Scary, right? That’s why you should eat properly. Is that housekeeper lady doing a good job? Is the house clean?”
Seol Ji-hyun’s question was met with silence from Woo-jin. Despite his blindness, Ji-hyun chuckled as he gazed directly at Woo-jin’s eyes.
“Why are you laughing?”
Woo-jin asked with an annoyed expression, to which Ji-hyun waved his hand dismissively.
“No, I’m just surprised you let that girl into your house. You usually hate that… Do you know her name?”
“I don’t.”
“You don’t? But you told her your name, right?”
“She didn’t say her name.”
“Man, you should have asked. Was it Soo-young? Ju-young? Something like that… If you don’t know her name, what do you call her? Miss? Ma’am?”
“I don’t call her.”
“Ahh, because you don’t leave your room?”
Not leaving the room? He’s been going out regularly, matching his timing with hers. He waits an hour on purpose before stepping out.
Why he felt so compelled to meet her was a mystery. All they did was argue, not exactly pleasant conversations. Woo-jin thought maybe it was because he finally had someone new to talk to besides Seol Ji-hyun.
But he wasn’t even sure if he enjoyed talking.
Watching Woo-jin, lost in thought and staring at him, Ji-hyun quietly spoke.
“I’ll read the manuscript and let you know if there are any changes. Did you write it in Braille too?”
“Yes.”
“Let’s have dinner.”
“I don’t feel like it.”
“Just eat a spoonful. I’m hungry.”
Ji-hyun’s tone was uncharacteristically whiny, prompting Woo-jin to get up from his chair with a grimace as if he had heard something he shouldn’t have.
Ji-hyun followed him out, laughing silently to himself.
Ji-hyun, usually preoccupied with work, always made sure to have dinner with Woo-jin. Even on days with company dinners, he would first have dinner with Woo-jin before attending the events.
Ever since he realized that these dinners were vital to keeping his brother alive, he hadn’t missed a single evening.
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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