Seon Woo-jin stopped climbing the stairs, turned around, and said in a matter-of-fact tone.
“It’s dark and scary.”
Indeed it was.
But I didn’t expect Seon Woo-jin to say something like that.
Surprised by his unexpected consideration, I replied.
“Uh… it’s okay. I’ll be quick.”
But Seon Woo-jin frowned as if he didn’t understand my response.
“No, I’m scared.”
His expression didn’t show any fear as he confidently spoke.
“You have to come with me to my class later.”
He then continued up the stairs.
…What did I just hear?
Stunned, I watched him for a moment before quickly following him to the classroom to hastily pack my bag.
Next, we went to Seon Woo-jin’s class, class 11, on the first floor.
Seon Woo-jin had apparently never unpacked his bag, as he just picked it up from his desk and left.
‘Was there a need to get the bag then?’
I wondered but didn’t ask.
Seon Woo-jin and I picked up our things and stepped outside the building.
‘Ugh, it’s cold.’
The night air was chilly. I wrapped myself in the cardigan I had brought from the classroom.
It was time to go home.
Since we both had to go to the school gate anyway, we walked together.
After walking in silence for a while, Seon Woo-jin spoke first.
“Hey, do you really feel sorry about lunchtime?”
He was referring to the ‘Chun-ja’ incident from lunchtime.
‘Why is he asking this all of a sudden?’
Cautiously, I replied.
“…Yeah, I’m sorry. Really sorry.”
“Is that so?”
Seon Woo-jin paused, as if thinking, then extended his hand.
“Give me your phone for a sec.”
“Huh?”
What’s he going to do?
I hesitated to hand over my phone, feeling uncomfortable, but I couldn’t refuse due to the guilt from the earlier incident.
My phone was relatively new, having been replaced not long ago. I carefully took it out.
Seon Woo-jin took my phone, dialed a number, then handed it back.
“Save that. It’s my number.”
“….Huh?”
I took back the phone, dumbfounded, and looked at the screen.
An unfamiliar number was in the call log.
“Why suddenly give me your number?”
My question slipped out unintentionally.
Seon Woo-jin stared at me intently.
“You said you were sorry, right?”
“Uh?”
“So, help me out.”
…I’m more confused now.
Although the situation might seem somewhat romantic, having Seon Woo-jin’s gaze directly on me, I knew for sure.
This was definitely not affection!
‘What’s he up to?’
Though I didn’t plan to get involved with Seon Woo-jin either.
Less troublesome than Ban Ha-min, but Seon Woo-jin was still a person to avoid. After all, he’s also a friend of the male lead.
In this novel, I just wanted to eliminate the source of misfortune and live quietly, but Seon Woo-jin of all people…
It was fortunate to learn about the hidden mastermind Seol Yoo-bin, but encountering Lee Yeon-ho after Seon Woo-jin definitely signaled an emergency situation.
Getting further entangled here would surely complicate my life.
‘Can’t help it.’
I decided to clearly draw the line.
“Uh… sorry, I really am sorry, but helping you is a bit…”
“Really? Then I can tell Ban Ha-min which class you’re in?”
“…….”
Seon Woo-jin had already figured out my weak spot.
‘Sneaky bastard…’
I weighed my options in my head.
Revealing Chun-ja’s identity to Ban Ha-min versus playing lackey for Seon Woo-jin.
Which was the lesser of two evils?
It wasn’t a long deliberation.
I smiled broadly.
“Ah, then of course I should help. Who else is asking but you? Just tell me what you need. I’ll do everything.”
“That’s what I thought you’d say.”
Seon Woo-jin spoke as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
His face looked infuriatingly calm, but since I was the one who erred first, I quickly gave up.
‘Shouldn’t have run to the health room earlier…’
Did I really do something that wrong?
With things having come this far, I decided to indulge in a bit of mental victory.
‘Better than Ban Ha-min, at least.’
He almost hides away at school.
Even if I do something with Seon Woo-jin, nobody will know.
Besides, he barely has any presence in the original work. What could go wrong?
I asked Seon Woo-jin.
“But what do I need to help you with?”
All kinds of ‘novel-like’ events flashed through my mind.
None of them felt promising…
I hoped Seon Woo-jin would have some ordinary issue.
Seon Woo-jin pondered for a moment, then asked out of the blue.
“You’re good at studying, right?”
“….Huh? Oh, I’m average. Why ask all of a sudden?”
“Just looked like it.”
“…Is that a compliment or an insult?”
As I pondered seriously, Seon Woo-jin indifferently said.
“Come to the health room tomorrow. It’s nothing too difficult.”
“When?”
“Anytime.”
Are you there all day?
We chatted idly until we reached the school gate.
I was the first to say goodbye.
“Then I’ll go to the health room after class tomorrow. Take care.”
“…….”
Instead of a reply, Seon Woo-jin just looked at me.
Not at my face, but slightly lower.
What? Is there something on my clothes?
I casually followed his gaze.
Then, Seon Woo-jin lightly patted my head.
“Alright, take care. And let’s not lie next time, Joo-eun.”
“Huh?”
How did he know my name?
While I was still puzzled, Seon Woo-jin was already walking away in the distance.
I touched the spot where his hand had been, gazing blankly at his retreating figure.
“He leaves fast…”
Having missed my chance to ask, I muttered in disappointment.
Is there some kind of system window? Could he also be possessed?
But when I looked down again, I quickly found the answer.
“….Ah.”
The name tag on the cardigan I had put on earlier because of the cold.
There it was, clearly written, ‘Joo-eun.’
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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