Of course, receiving private tutoring from him is truly a joy. Even if you carry a heavy burden of money or attempt to influence through connections, Director Kang Minje would not budge if it doesn’t align with his heart.
For him to step forward and offer tutoring, one should naturally be delighted. In the past, she would not have dreamed of such a thing, tossing and turning in her sleep at the mere thought. However, she couldn’t be entirely happy now.
Perhaps there’s something fishy going on. Am I too entrenched in worldly matters? Am I unable to accept people’s kindness as it is and instead view it with a suspicious gaze? With so many thoughts flooding her mind in an instant, Ha-yeon couldn’t utter a single word, only pursing her lips.
“Well then, since you know that, let me tell you what you’ll be doing.”
Seeing Ha-yeon’s vacant expression amusing, Minje chuckled, heading to one side of the studio and bringing a plaster statue.
Placing the plaster statue on the desk, he said, “Seems like your figure drawing skills are a bit lacking compared to others.”
Gasp! How did he know? Ha-yeon’s eyes shook uncontrollably.
She had always received criticism for her figure drawing. Although she excelled in everything else, it seemed like her figures were lacking about 2 percent.
“Your expression when pierced to the core.”
Unable to stay silent any longer, Ha-yeon groaned.
“Well, you know it without a doubt, no need for excuses.”
Then, he laughed and tapped the plaster statue’s head lightly.
“You know that the foundation of figure drawing is drawing, right? This week, I’ll leave this guy in your hands.”
Well, at least he asked for a favor with this plaster statue of Giuliano. It would have been much more depressing if it were Hercules or Homer.
A plaster statue is most handsome. Ha-yeon lifted the corners of her mouth with an effort and replied, “Yes, I understand.”
She thought that would be the end of it. However, as if true to the person who suggested short-term intensive tutoring, Minje firmly set the tutoring schedule.
“And every evening, at this time. Is that okay?”
“W-Well, yes. That’s okay.”
Awkwardly, Ha-yeon laughed and clapped her hands. How could she refuse when it was asked in a way that made it difficult to say no?
Ha-yeon wanted to call her friend Yujin and share this news, but if she did, Yujin would probably rush over immediately, so she decided to endure it.
‘All sorts of things happen in life.’
Ha-yeon still couldn’t believe it, so as soon as she came to her senses, she pinched her cheek slightly. Feeling pain, she confirmed that it wasn’t a dream after all.
The next day, when Ji-hoo returned from kindergarten, he pulled something out of his bag and held it out to Ha-yeon.
“Huh? What’s this?”
“It’s an invitation to the sports day.”
“Sports day?”
Ha-yeon examined the paper she received. Since May is Family Month, it seemed like the kindergarten was preparing for an event.
“Can we, go together?”
Ji-hoo asked, watching Ha-yeon’s reaction. Even though such events probably took place every year, how did she handle them until now? Just thinking about it made her nose tingle with a strange feeling, considering how much the child had been through.
“Then, of course, we should go together.”
When Ha-yeon responded confidently, a smile finally appeared on Ji-hoo’s lips.
“Noona just needs to come. I’ll take care of everything!”
Where did he learn such words? Ha-yeon chuckled at Ji-hoo’s mature tone.
“Yeah, yeah. Got it.”
Although she didn’t say anything else, Ha-yeon knew that from now until the day of the sports event, Ji-hoo would pester Miran for various foods and persuade the delivery driver to procure the necessary items.
“By the way, do they give prizes if you win at the sports event?”
She asked out of curiosity, and Ji-hoo’s eyes sparkled for a moment before losing their brightness.
“Yes, of course. But I’ve only ever received participation awards.”
As it happened every year, she had already given up on winning this time as well. Ha-yeon didn’t know why, but she was already burning with competitiveness. It was just too pitiful to see Ji-hoo looking disheartened.
“Among the participants in the sports event, isn’t noona the youngest and most vibrant? So, don’t worry. I’ll definitely win!”
When Ha-yeon shouted confidently, the light returned to Ji-hoo’s eyes.
“Okay! I’ll trust noona!”
Smiling brightly, Ji-hoo was so cute that Ha-yeon gently touched his cheek.
Ten days until the sports event. She needed to start training to win the competition.
‘But is this a big deal?’
Whether it was due to her mood or not, it felt like her to-do list was growing endlessly.
That night, as Ha-yeon, who had come down to the studio, was diligently sketching the outline of the plaster statue, Minje entered. It seemed he had just finished showering, as a fragrant scent wafted from him.
“You’re here?”
Although Ha-yeon greeted him, she was distracted by the stimulating fragrance and her unsettled mind about whether the sketch was done properly.
“Hmm, you’ve captured the angle in this direction.”
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
