Minjun fumed, his face turning red and then pale. Dohun, noticing the surrounding attention, cried even louder.
The 5-year-old class teacher, responsible for the “Wildflower” class, pressed a tissue to Dohun’s nose.
“Why did Minjun and Dohun fight again?”
“Well…”
Minjun mumbled, nervously biting his nails. Dohun, triumphantly pointing at Minjun, shouted.
“Minjun hit me first!”
“That’s right. I saw it!”
“I saw Minjun hit him too!”
Other children joined in, echoing Dohun’s words. Minjun’s face grew even redder.
Taekyung coldly observed this scene from afar.
Although he didn’t like the situation, he didn’t want to interfere, especially since Seoha had asked him not to get involved in their matters.
Minjun protested tearfully.
“Dohun started teasing me first!”
“You said my character looked weird!”
Dohun pointed out only Minjun’s faults, pushing the blame onto him.
Minjun hesitantly murmured something, seemingly reluctant to say it out loud.
“You said what I made looked strange and that I couldn’t do it because I don’t have a dad.”
Taekyung felt a surge of anger at Minjun’s words.
He walked up to Dohun with a menacing stride.
“Did you really say he can’t do it because he doesn’t have a dad?”
“Well…”
Dohun, who had been defiant earlier, now struggled to speak. Taekyung asked again in a cold, flat tone.
“Did you or did you not?”
“I did…”
Dohun looked like he might start crying again. Taekyung turned to the class teacher, disregarding Dohun.
“I’d like to request a meeting with the teacher about this situation.”
“What?”
Taekyung looked at the teacher, who appeared nervous.
“Let’s talk outside; the children are watching.”
“Okay, sure.”
Taekyung walked out of the classroom, followed by the teacher. He closed the classroom door in the corridor and faced the teacher.
“Isn’t the most important thing in education the character development? Mocking another child’s pain is despicable and should be corrected immediately, don’t you think?”
“Yes, teacher…”
Taekyung pressed on.
“Are you planning to just let this slide?”
“No, not at all.”
“Since Minjun showed a defensive attitude, shouldn’t you first talk to the child who instigated this?”
“Understood.”
“Then I’ll leave it to you.”
Taekyung maintained his politeness but his gaze was sharp.
The teacher felt intimidated by Taekyung’s imposing demeanor. Though Dohun’s parents were also difficult, Taekyung was far more intimidating. The teacher had no choice but to leave the classroom with Dohun.
Taekyung watched them leave, then returned to the classroom and closed the door. He walked up to Minjun, who wouldn’t raise his head.
“Striking a friend is wrong.”
“Yes… I did wrong…”
“Have a talk with your teacher after class. Apologize to your friend, too.”
“Yes…”
Minjun replied in a subdued voice.
Kyuwon quickly resumed the class to lighten the mood. Taekyung spent the rest of the class quietly watching Minjun from a corner of the room.
After the class, all the children from the Grassleaf class had left. Taekyung, helping Kyuwon tidy up the classroom, instinctively followed a familiar figure passing by in the corridor.
It was Minseop.
Taekyung saw Minjun in Minseop’s arms, clutching his neck and sobbing as if heartbroken. A sense of desolation inexplicably welled up in Taekyung’s heart.
What did he expect?
Hadn’t he warned himself not to pity?
Taekyung sneered bitterly at himself.
Yet, as he picked up his bag to leave, the scene before him felt like the blood in his fingertips was being drained away. Seoha was speaking to Minseop with eyes full of regret and warmth.
Minseop gently dissuaded Seoha from taking Minjun, who resisted leaving his embrace.
The sight of the three together, appearing like a happy family, was a scene Taekyung wished least to witness in the world. He briskly passed by them. Seoha, startled by Taekyung’s presence, quickly regained her composure.
Taekyung bit his lip hard, trying to suppress the turmoil within. He tasted the bitterness of blood in his mouth, but the inner storm overshadowed the wound.
Seoha had been working late for three nights in a row due to an upcoming audit. The first couple of nights, she brought Minjun with her, but it wasn’t easy to concentrate.
Despite being only 5 years old, Minjun played quietly on his own, not bothering Seoha.
However, watching him fall asleep in the corner, she felt uneasy.
Furthermore, with her father working night shifts as a security guard, she couldn’t leave Minjun with him.
While busy with paperwork, Minseop entered the kindergarten.
“You must be exhausted. Have this.”
“Oh, what brings you here, Teacher Minseop?”
Minseop, somewhat embarrassed, handed Chae-eun two large bags. Chae-eun took the bags and peeked inside.
Steaming hot tteokbokki, sundae, and fried snacks freshly packed were inside.
“I was worried about Minjun, so I came by. Eat this before it gets cold.”
“Oh, this looks delicious. I was just getting hungry. Thank you.”
“Minjun!”
“Teacher Minseop!”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.