On that night, Sehyun was in the car driven by Daewoon. The two were on their way to a bar where Daewoon often went.
There were people waiting for them. They were individuals moving under Daewoon’s orders. Tonight, they were planning to make the final check of their operation with Daewoon and then proceed with the execution. The first step was leaking part of the operation to the Shinhwa Group through Han Gaeul.
“Will Han Gaeul really act as you expect? She might not keep our conversation confidential.”
“Don’t you remember? She came in with coffee without being asked to find out what we were talking about. She even glanced at your computer.”
A sly smile appeared on Daewoon’s face as he recalled that scene.
“You find it amusing that a spy extracts information from you and hands it over to the enemy? Explain your actions logically now. Han Gaeul even glanced at your computer.”
“I told you to ignore it, right? And Han Gaeul glanced at my computer for another reason. She said she copied my stock investments.”
“Now you’re making excuses? Ignore it. You’re not someone who should be tolerated for peering at your computer, nor will anyone let you use it for free. Get a hold of yourself. If you’re not going to give up your father’s revenge, stay focused on your goal.”
“Is it certain that there is a flaw in TS Tech’s encryption technology?”
As if intending to stay focused on his goal, Daewoon redirected the conversation according to Sehyun’s words. It meant that they wouldn’t discuss Han Gaeul any further. So Sehyun answered Daewoon’s question for now.
“Of course. I personally verified the flaw in the encryption technology with the mathematician who is writing a paper on it. They are going through several verification procedures, and the paper is expected to be published in about six months. Rumor has it that TS Tech is also preparing countermeasures after obtaining that information. They’re even considering legal battles.”
Daewoon nodded his head while looking straight at Sehyun. In the meantime, Sehyun quickly asked.
“The problem with Han Gaeul is your personal life, right? In other words, do you have feelings for Han Gaeul? Is that what it means?”
Sehyun didn’t easily give up. He couldn’t just watch his only friend coveting forbidden fruit. The result was predictable.
“Don’t make wild assumptions. We haven’t even started yet. There’s someone I like, and they asked me to date them because they want to organize that person. Crazy idiot…”
Daewoon seemed to spit out a curse at the end of his words. However, he mumbled it so softly that Sehyun couldn’t be sure.
“Haven’t started yet? Crazy jerk, crazy idiot, gullible idiot. You haven’t started yet? At your age… Go die, you bastard.”
Gie Daewoon’s response to everything being clear, Sehyun recognized it when he answered. Sehyun felt a suffocating sensation in his chest.
What the employees in Korea said, following Daewoon, was correct. Daewoon is deeply involved with Han Gaeul. Not me, though. I’m the only one who believes that. I’m the only one who doesn’t know. Even though the whole world knows.
“Either use or like, choose one.”
So Sehyun said. As someone who knows how Daewoon and Han Gaeul are connected, Sehyun couldn’t help but say it.
“Do you really have no intention of becoming the successor to the Shinhwa Group? Then why did you come to Korea? You could easily handle Shinhwa Group matters even from the United States. There are plenty of companies in Wall Street that would take you right now. Why did you choose this neighborhood, of all places? Even if you say it’s to avoid the surveillance of your grandfather and older brother, couldn’t you have chosen a better neighborhood? It feels like a neighborhood where only those who think the ’80s are the end of history live. And that office…, sigh.”
“It was arranged by Director Seon.”
“Director Seon, is it Director Seon Jaeho? Your grandfather’s person? Did your grandfather order it?”
Daewoon didn’t answer. Following Daewoon’s gaze, Sehyun became curious about what he was so intently looking at. Daewoon seemed to be staring at the red traffic light.
“Why attack the traffic light?”
Daewoon said as if he were looking at the traffic light, but he wasn’t. Sehyun followed Daewoon’s gaze again and found a woman crossing the crosswalk.
It was near the end of the signal, so the woman was hurrying her steps. However, her walking looked somewhat awkward. It seemed like her body wasn’t properly responding to her commands.
“Who is it?”
Sehyun asked. It was dark outside, and the woman was wearing a hat, making it difficult to recognize her.
“Someone who shouldn’t be here.”
Daewoon answered with a grimace. It seemed he had identified the woman only by the light of the car and streetlamp.
“Do you know her?”
“Han Gaeul.”
“Han Gaeul?”
Sehyun’s eyes widened. Just when he mentioned Han Gaeul, she appeared.
“She looks uncomfortable. Is something hurting?”
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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