Eun Jae was confused. She was filled with the utterly useless regret of wanting to go back to five minutes ago when she had not heard the story.
As if escaping reality, she tightly shut her eyes and then, as if determined, opened them wide.
“So, you’re saying you couldn’t touch because of mysophobia?”
When she tried to recapitulate his explanation, he just nodded without giving any response.
“So when I… touched you, it was okay. Is that what you’re saying?”
Again, he only nodded without giving a response.
This is crazy. Did you bring me all the way here just to hold hands once?
“You said it was okay? Why do you want to confirm it again? And why here of all places?”
Unlike Eun Jae who was fiercely questioning with her eyes rolled back, the man remained extremely calm. This made her even more furious.
“It’s not bad to be sure about everything. If it was just a onetime thing, I have to take measures quickly.”
As he finished speaking, the man’s fingers pointed at the pill, the size of a fingernail.
Upon discovering the identity of the pill that had been making her anxious, Eun Jae finally felt at ease.
Ah, so that’s the pill that suppresses your mysophobia? After all, if a problem arises, you would have to take it as soon as possible.
It was when her gaze, which had momentarily been on the pill, turned back to him.
For some reason, a light shone on his face that she casually caught sight of. So she unwittingly stared at him for a moment.
I wonder if that chandelier makes people glitter.
Why does this man look so attractive and bewitching from morning?
This man must look handsome even when he wakes up in the morning.
No, Eun Jae, have you gone crazy? What are you thinking?
Eun Jae came back to reality, snapping out of her daze caused by his appearance that kept clouding her judgement.
“So, it’s okay if you confirm? Why is this necessary for repaying a favor?”
“Because we can proceed to the next step?”
“The next step?”
Again, he simply nodded without giving any response.
No, it’s frustrating. When someone asks, you should at least give a response. I didn’t ask to see you nodding.
Eun Jae asked while barely holding back her anger.
“…What is it?”
When Eun Jae asked through clenched teeth, the man moved the pill and the cup of water to the side with a faint smile on his face. He then leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
“You’ll find out. There’s no need to take the time to explain something that might not be the case.”
What an attitude.
Eun Jae turned her head sharply, making a displeased face.
“I will repay the favor.”
He emphasized his objective by pronouncing each syllable distinctly.
Isn’t he tired of harping on about that favor?
In the meantime, his hand wavered in front of her again. The large, white hand that seemed bothersome just by looking at it kept urging her to grab it.
At this point, it seemed like it was tempting her to hold it. What would happen if I held that hand, could I hold it?
For a moment, the man’s hand, which reached out in front of her, shone brightly. It looked like a hand that came to save me.
I’ll pull you out of that rat hole, so grab it.
It seemed like she was entranced.
“Just give me your hand?”
The man silently nodded in response.
“Uh, for how long? 2 seconds? 3 seconds?”
Eun Jae stammered as she looked at him with skeptical eyes. As Eun Jae’s questions quickly followed one another, the man’s response fell without a moment of hesitation.
“1 second is enough.”
Eun Jae did not fully believe him, but she gulped down her dry saliva and carefully placed her hand on top of his.
“…Really, just 1 second.”
As if he had been waiting, his fingers slipped through the gaps of Eun Jae’s overlaid fingers.
His hand was softer and warmer than she had expected.
As she began to feel the increasing grip of the man, Eun Jae’s heart started to race.
It happened in an instant. The man’s warmth spread from her fingertips throughout her body. The heat soon dyed Eun Jae’s cheeks red.
Noticing this warmth, Eun Jae quickly withdrew her hand from the man’s.
“It’s been 1 second, don’t cheat!”
Eun Jae’s eyes, filled with confusion, spun in midair. She absentmindedly touched her right hand, which still seemed to hold his warmth, with her left hand.
She was sure she had grabbed it, but it felt like she had been held.
When was the last time she had held hands with someone like this?
It had been a long time indeed. Strangely, she felt a warmth reaching deep into her heart.
Barely managing the sudden onslaught of complicated emotions, Eun Jae raised her head and glanced at him.
His expression seemed calm, and the medication was still untouched… it seemed okay…
Eun Jae sneaked a glance at him and asked,
“Was it… okay?”
“Why is it that only you are okay?”
The man asked back with a puzzled face, as if he didn’t understand.
How am I supposed to know something you don’t.
Stop adding such pointless words and say it.
What you want from me.
“What’s the next step?”
“There is something to prepare. Let’s meet again at this time tomorrow. We’ll talk then.”
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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