“Even though you saw my father longer than I did, you must have learned and observed a lot from him.”
Despite Juhan’s comment, President Jang just smiled in response. The slight tremor of his lips didn’t escape Juhan’s notice, but he pretended not to see it.
Soon, President Jang stood up to leave.
“I have another meeting in Seoul. Let’s meet again another time.”
Juhan just nodded silently in response, and Artist Hwang lightly saw him off.
Then Juhan too stood up.
“I’ll be leaving now. Good luck with your exhibition preparation.”
“Sure. If nothing comes up, we’ll meet then.”
As Juhan left Artist Hwang’s studio and drove towards , he noticed the steering wheel of his car shaking unusually. He immediately pulled over to the side of the road. Trying to restart the engine, it wouldn’t turn on.
“What’s wrong with this?”
After a thorough check and realizing it was beyond his capability, he leaned against the car having called the insurance company.
‘They said they’ll be here in an hour, just hang in there. I’ll make it back today.’
As he tried to calm his rising irritation with some fresh air, his phone rang. It was a call he had been half expecting, half dreading.
[Mother]It seemed she had just seen the message he left after not getting through to her earlier. Juhan took a deep breath and answered.
“Yes.”
― “A TV show, huh? You’re really trying everything. What’s next, becoming a celebrity?”
Her voice was sharp, tinged with fatigue. Juhan, as usual, replied while staring off into the distance.
“You haven’t changed. Everything’s fine with you?”
― “Don’t drag this out. Just wind up your business and come home.”
“I’m busy too, so I’ll keep this short.”
The call was too brief to be a conversation and too one-sided to be a discussion. As always, it left him with a headache.
Alone on the road, Juhan let out a frustrated sigh.
After work, Eunsoo left her home in workout clothes to head to a nearby park.
‘Can I lose a bit of weight in three weeks? I’ve heard you look bigger on screen.’
Feeling the pressure with the first shoot less than a month away, she hurried off. But before she could warm up, she spotted Juhan walking in the distance.
‘Great, neighborhood nuisance…’
She was about to make a quick U-turn when Juhan called out.
“Where are you going?”
Confused at his sudden appearance, Eunsoo nonchalantly replied,
“Exercising.”
“Exercising?”
Knowing Eunsoo’s usual routine, Juhan narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
“I’ve decided to run for an hour after work. I think my fitness has dropped.”
“Planning to live a long, healthy life, quitting drinking and exercising now?”
“Of course.”
“But isn’t it too early for that?”
“What do you mean too early? I’m almost thirty next year.”
“I meant it’s too early for that act. There are no cameras around yet.”
“Act? What are you talking about!”
Feeling accused, Eunsoo bristled. Juhan stretched his neck casually.
“Let’s go together.”
“Where to?”
“I’ll join you for some exercise.”
“Suddenly?”
She eyed him up and down. He was dressed in a neat shirt, fitting jeans, and canvas shoes – comfortable but hardly athletic.
Reading her thoughts, Juhan said,
“Just run.”
And with that, Juhan started to jog ahead. Eunsoo, momentarily taken aback, quickly followed.
Juhan led the way to the park. It wasn’t the atmosphere for chatting, so Eunsoo focused on keeping up with his pace in silence. But trying to match Juhan’s speed was harder than expected, and she was out of breath after just one lap.
‘I didn’t plan to push this hard, but those long legs…!’
Driven by pride not to fall behind, she somehow managed a few more laps. Near the entrance, Eunsoo stopped first, followed almost immediately by Juhan.
“Huff, huff… Ugh, huff…”
Leaning forward with her hands on her thighs, Eunsoo gasped for air in various tones. Meanwhile, Juhan, with just a slight sweat on his forehead, seemed calm.
“Got water?”
Juhan asked, fluttering the front of his shirt with one hand. Eunsoo, barely catching her breath, shook her head.
“Running with empty hands?”
“What I had in mind for exercise wasn’t this… Never mind.”
Eunsoo plopped down on a nearby bench, and Juhan, with a soundless chuckle, turned around saying, “wait here.” Eunsoo slouched on the bench, catching her breath.
After a while, a cold sensation touched and then left Eunsoo’s cheek. Startled, she turned to see Juhan handing her a can of beer.
“Meant to buy water, but mistakenly grabbed this.”
“Sure, a common mistake.”
Juhan sat at the other end of the bench, holding a water bottle and his beer, while Eunsoo eyed the cool can.
“But drinking beer after working out is pointless, right?”
“If you’re not drinking, give it here.”
“Thinking about it, maybe I’ll run back home after this. I’ll enjoy it.”
Juhan couldn’t help but laugh.
“Didn’t you say you were quitting alcohol?”
“Beer isn’t alcohol. It’s like barley tea, with just 5% alcohol.”
“Sounds like an excuse. That’s more than your conscience.”
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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