Ji Yeon was somewhat seriously considering this.
“Did you have dinner?”
“No, not yet. I’m really hungry. Let’s go to a place with delicious side dishes.”
“Then, let’s go somewhere we can walk in about 20 minutes. But, are you okay with those high heels?”
“Yes, of course. 20 minutes is not a problem at all. Now, let’s go.”
Ji Yeon and Kang Hyun headed towards the entrance of the villa.
Even after they left the villa complex, beautifully landscaped trees lined the streets nearby, making the neighborhood look truly beautiful and warm.
They strolled leisurely, enjoying their Friday night.
The night air touching their cheeks was cool.
“What do you usually do on Fridays, sir? Do you work?”
“I also like to have personal time on Fridays. Except for days when I’m busy with a project like these days, I enjoy cultural activities or meeting friends, and sometimes I watch movies alone. Look at today, I’m on a date with a beauty.”
Kang Hyun answered with a broad smile.
“Calling me a beauty is a bit of a stretch, but let’s move on. What do you do when you meet friends? I have a few close friends, but due to circumstances in the past few years, I couldn’t see them often, but recently I’ve been seeing them more frequently. When we meet, we mainly drink tea. And gossip. When I think about it, there’s nothing particularly special.”
“I’m similar. I enjoy gathering with my close friends. Some of my friends have gotten married, so the days when we all hang out late into the night are once every few months. Usually, when we meet, we have meals together. We have a lot of conversation while eating. Even men really enjoy gossip.”
He shrugged his shoulders.
“Ah, sometimes friends invite me to their homes, but aside from me, they have all become couples, so I feel lonely. Ah, let’s walk this way.”
Soon, Kang Hyun led Ji Yeon to walk on the inside of the path.
Given that the sidewalk was getting narrower and the road was near, it seemed like he was trying to protect her.
“Do men also talk a lot! What do you talk about when you gather? Politics? Economy? Society?”
“Well, we sometimes talk about such topics, but mostly about family, children, and for the unmarried friends, about their lovers. Sometimes, we talk about sports too. We often gather to play basketball with friends. Although, we’re not as energetic as we used to be.”
“It seems similar to women. I have an older brother who is rather reticent, so I was curious about what men talk about. Or maybe my brother is just quiet in front of me and turns into a chatterbox when he meets his friends?”
The two continued to walk together, endlessly carrying on their conversation on such ordinary, trivial topics.
Before they knew it, they seemed to have arrived at their destination as Kang Hyun stopped in front of a small Japanese restaurant.
“This is the place. The chef’s special here is very good. I’m a regular here, so they will take extra care of us, just trust me.”
“I’m looking forward to it!”
As they entered, the low, stretchedout cozy lighting and the impressive interior stood out.
It was a Japanese restaurant, but the atmosphere was cozier than usual.
Soon, the chef noticed them and came out to greet them warmly at the entrance.
“Kang Hyun! It’s been a long time. You’re not alone today?”
“It’s been a while, hyung.”
The two sat at the bar inside, guided by the chef.
“Aren’t you going to introduce her?”
The chef’s eyes were filled with an expression that was dying to know who she was.
“She is someone I’ve been trying to get closer to lately. So, hyung, you need to prepare something really tasty. I trust you, hyung.”
Kang Hyun winked as he responded.
“Oh~ Really? How long has it been since I heard such good news! Do I need to do well so I can see your love life sooner?”
The chef chuckled as he straightened his apron and offered a handshake to Ji Yeon.
“I’m Kang Hyun’s close hyung, Min Kyu Sik. Nice to meet you.”
“Hello, my name is Eun Ji Yeon. Nice to meet you.”
“Please take good care of our Kang Hyun. What a waste of that godgiven face, he hasn’t been able to date for years. It seems finally the spring of love rain has come to our Kang Hyun.”
Kyu Sik rambled on, but he didn’t seem exaggerated and looked quite cheerful.
“I’ll serve you with our best course today, please look after our Kang Hyun. Would you give him extra credit?”
“Hahaha, extra credit. Yes, I understand.”
Soon, Ji Yeon enjoyed the fresh sushi and other dishes prepared by Kyu Sik, giving two thumbs up.
“It’s really delicious, director. I completely understand why you said this place is extraordinary, director.”
Kang Hyun, who was listening to Ji Yeon’s feedback with a smile, opened his mouth.
“What about calling each other by our names when we’re in private? Just like I don’t call you Manager Ji Yeon here, would you call me Kang Hyun?”
“By our names? That’s a bit….”
“Hurry. Let’s try. Kang Hyun.”
Kang Hyun supported his chin with his hand and waited for Ji Yeon’s answer.
His eyes were twinkling and his face was full of mischievous expression.
Ji Yeon found Kang Hyun’s request a bit tricky.
Would it be okay to call him by his name when he was her superior and they were not in any sort of relationship?
“Ji Yeon, you said the director confessed to you. Meet him. He’s not asking you to do anything right away, he just wants you to get to know him casually. He’s cool and gentlemanly, right?”
Suddenly, the words that her friend Ha Young had said echoed in her mind.
‘Right, casually.’
“Kang Hyun.”
When Ji Yeon said Kang Hyun’s name, Kang Hyun gave a dazzling smile and patted her head.
“You did well. You did really well!”
Ji Yeon chuckled at Kang Hyun’s words.
“Director, you sound like a teacher giving a ‘well done’ stamp to a primary school student.”
“Hey~ it’s Kang Hyun.”
“Ah, Kang…Hyun.”
Kang Hyun and Ji Yeon continued their conversation, sensing a slightly softer atmosphere between them.
After finishing their meal, they ordered some simple drinks, white wine and cocktails.
“Have you finished with the waste separation? Was it the trash that came out while you were arranging your things?”
Kang Hyun brought up the story Ji Yeon had mentioned earlier.
“Oh, the trash. Yes, it was indeed the trash from arranging my things. Yes, I’ve separated it well so it won’t come out anymore. You have no idea how refreshing it feels to have everything sorted out.”
Ji Yeon ended her sentence with a truly refreshed expression.
“I should have sorted it out sooner, but I didn’t realize it was trash while I was living. Whether it’s people or things, whether it’s right or not, whether it’s useful or not, whether it’s the right choice or not… I should have stopped in the middle, looked back and checked, but I didn’t. I didn’t have the discernment then. But I think it’s fortunate that I’ve found out now.”
Ji Yeon looked at Kang Hyun and spoke in a tone full of conviction.
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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