Thinking that the flow of conversation was very Korean, Da Jung quietly confirmed.
As the woman sat down, the other three who seemed to be with her naturally sat at the same table.
“I’m so happy to meet Koreans abroad!”
The woman, who seemed her age, was flashy and lively, and even full of aegyo (cute charm).
It was clear that she played a leading role within the group, but she didn’t stand out much because of her cute way of speaking.
The woman was chattering away, and the woman who was called her coworker was silently playing with her phone.
The two guys, who they had just met today, were busy laying out beers and snacks that seemed to be purchased from a convenience store.
Watching the scene, the woman clapped her hands with an innocent smile.
“We decided to have a beer, you should join us, sis.”
“No, I……”
Before Da Jung could say anything, the woman’s gaze turned to guy 1.
“Is that okay? Oppa.”
“Ah, well…… we only bought what we were going to drink……”
Guy 1, who looked innocent, seemed a bit uncomfortable and scratched his head. Da Jung hurriedly made a gesture with her hand.
“Go ahead, I’m fine.”
“Why are you being so stingy, brother? Are you upset about the cost of the beer?”
As expected, the woman, ignoring Dajung’s words, sternly scolded her brother.
“Ah, no… If we run out while drinking, we can buy more.”
“You’re the best, brother!”
A bashful smile bloomed on the face of the naïve returning student at the woman’s charm.
The quiet restaurant became chaotic due to the people who had taken it over.
The woman, who had been laughing and talking, saw the snack bags spread out haphazardly and spoke with a gaping mouth.
“We’re really lacking in side dishes. What to do?”
“Well, the brothers just need to go buy some.”
At the woman’s words, the brothers mechanically stood up.
“Brothers, you’re so cool. Also get more beer while you’re at it.”
“Okay. I’ll be back soon.”
“No, take your time.”
Seeing her flirting, the brothers left the restaurant with shy smiles on their faces.
Dajung felt displeased by the woman’s blatant behavior. She seemed to have no intention of bearing the cost while ordering the brothers around.
If you’re a returning student, you’re a student. Students don’t usually have money. Rather, the working women should have been more financially stable.
It was a bit annoying, but she decided to give up as she thought she would only hear that she was overstepping.
Then, the charming woman leaned against Dajung’s shoulder. Her gaze was directed at Room 206, who was dining elegantly.
“Who is that brother? He’s very handsome.”
Everyone has the same taste. Even Dajung was admiring him every moment, why wouldn’t she? Even though she knew his personality was a bit off, that fact didn’t change.
“Your boyfriend?”
At the cautious woman’s question, Dajung hurriedly made an excuse.
“Ah, no! This person… is staying here.”
“Ah, I see. That makes sense.”
Leaving a peculiar statement, the woman licked her lips. But upon hearing it, it was unbelievable.
“What makes sense?”
As Dajung questioned with a stern face, the woman widened her eyes.
“Well, that brother is really handsome.”
“And so?”
Her attitude, which feigned innocence but subtly underestimated people, made Dajung feel very upset.
Quickly reading the atmosphere, the woman frowned, laughed, and snuggled up to Dajung’s arm charmingly.
“Why are you so sensitive, sister? I was just saying it’s a pity for you about that brother. Don’t misunderstand.”
“……”
Even after confirming a kill, she said it was a misunderstanding. Profanities lingered at the tip of her tongue, but it was sad because she couldn’t deny it.
Knowing that Dajung was in a bad mood, the woman feigned innocence and smiled charmingly.
Not wanting to spit at a smiling face, Dajung replaced her unpleasant thoughts with a sigh, and nibbled on her rice.
Her appetite had plummeted, but she wondered if it was okay to leave out of respect for the lady who had cooked the meal with such care.
Even the ruffianlike brothers must have gone on errands, and Da Jung confirmed that she had no relationship with him, the woman’s attitude noticeably changed.
She gawked at room 206 with an intensity that was almost embarrassing. From the potent and exotic gaze alone, she seemed poised not just to lick but nearly devour him.
Da Jung sneaked a glance at the woman, sensing something amiss.
Are you going to stare at that brother like that? You’ll get into trouble.
She fired a silent warning, but the woman was unfazed.
“When will you be staying in Barcelona?”
She asked flirtily, but the man didn’t even bother to reply or look her way, instead he ate his food leisurely.
With skilled chopstick movements, he picked up stirfried fish cake and put a decent amount of rice in his mouth.
He had never seen such elegant use of chopsticks in his life, yet it was an attitude sufficient to make the questioner feel awkward.
Provoked by his blatant disregard, the woman reignited her previous intention.
“Do you have a girlfriend?”
She leaned her upper body forward with a nasal tone. The flesh touching above her halfexposed chest bulged.
“And if I don’t?”
“Huh?”
The man calmly laid down his spoon.
The placement of the spoon, having completed its mission, was indeed neat and orderly. The signal, ‘I’ve finished eating’, was clear.
In contrast, the man, sitting in a skewed posture, watched the woman who was practically naked with a close gaze.
“If not, what are you going to do?”
“No, just….”
“Are you confident?”
“Huh?”
“Do you have the confidence to seduce me?”
His tone was flat, but somehow grim.
Caught in the suddenly chilly atmosphere, Da Jung’s eyes rolled from side to side. She didn’t understand why they put her in the middle of this.
“Brother, really. I just asked out of curiosity.”
The woman gave a forced chuckle, but the man didn’t withdraw his crooked and cold gaze.
As the atmosphere became heavy, the flustered woman twisted her waist and flirted.
“Uh, brother. Why are you being scary? Are you angry?”
The man, who had been sizing up the woman, suddenly smirked with a twitch of his lips.
“Not to that extent.”
“Huh? What?”
“You. Not everyone will fall for the brother talk.”
“…..”
The woman’s speechless face hardened in embarrassment.
Room 206 was the type of man who spits even with a smile on his face.
Creak, the chair was pushed back. The man who had fully stood up had a more distinct presence.
Da Jung, who was hastily pulled up by her elbow, rolled her round and bewildered eyes while still holding a spoon.
The man’s long and solid arm wrapped around Da Jung’s shoulder and drew her toward him. Then he said, almost defiantly, to the woman.
“She’d be about right.”
His gaze fell warmly on Da Jung, whose ears were burning red.
“Are you done eating?”
“Huh? No, not yet….”
Da Jung, her eyes widened, alternated between looking at the unfinished meal and the man’s face.
“The meal’s already cold. Let’s go.”
“Um, excuse me….”
“You don’t have to call me ‘brother’.”
“Huh?”
Under the gaze of such intensity directed at her, Da Jung’s cheeks felt as if they had been hit.
“You don’t have to play cute with the ‘brother’ talk, I’d fall for you anyway.”
“What are you suddenly….?”
The man didn’t even give her time to speak, instead, he turned her around.
“Hey—ack!!”
A sharp scream echoed.
Roughly swinging his arm, the tray and beer cans scattered all over the place. The woman who caused the ruckus stared fiercely at the man with eyes like a predator.
“Did you just disrespect me?! If that’s the case, you’ll regret it!”
The man’s emotionless gaze met the woman’s face, distorted like a burning ember.
“You should play with the losers who fall for you. That’s exactly your level.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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