“You rejected her again?” Entering the study, Aeran reproached Jinwook bluntly.
Jinwook, seated at his desk, calmly responded while reviewing documents, “It’s not a rejection; I couldn’t go because of work.”
“Is work more important right now?” Aeran said with a frustrated expression.
“Why are you like this? As Grandfather suggested, you should get married quickly and show us your great-grandchild.”
This was about a month since Hongseok received a fortune telling that predicted an heir who would change the fate of the household within four years. Everyone was urging Jinwook to marry.
Although he introduced various eligible individuals from reputable families over the past month, Aeran, observing no progress with Jinwook, grew increasingly frustrated.
Most of the arranged meetings were missed due to work, and even when he attended, he often left within 10 minutes and returned to the office.
Furthermore, Jinwook’s recent arranged meeting was with Chaerin. She was someone Aeran hoped would be a good match, and she had even advised Jinwook to treat her well.
However, upon hearing the news of Jinwook rejecting Chaerin today, Aeran became so angry that she came to Jinwook’s office.
“No way. How could you reject someone like Park Chaerin?”
From Jinwook’s perspective, whether the person was Park Chaerin or someone else, he had no interest, and it was no more important than work. His standards were the same for all women in the world.
Despite being exceptionally skilled in business, Jinwook’s father, Daehyun, tarnished his image due to issues with women. Daehyun easily succumbed to temptation, was easily swayed by emotions, and, due to his inability to definitively end relationships, left numerous women with lingering regrets and wounds.
The biggest wound was Aeran’s share. The once-loving Aeran was left with only bitterness, living solely for Jinwook.
Daehyun never gained recognition in his lifetime due to his issues with women, and even at the moment of his death, he acquired disgrace. He passed away in an accident while being with his extramarital partner.
His death brought more disappointment and resentment than sadness. It also turned Jinwook into an even colder person.
Jinwook didn’t want to live a life like Daehyun’s or Aeran’s.
A father who loved many women.
A mother who loved her father but experienced endless betrayal and pain.
The reason for their unhappy lives was that emotions took precedence over reason.
From the moment he vowed not to live a life like theirs, Jinwook never felt deep emotions for any woman.
No one could take precedence over work, and if a relationship seemed even slightly disruptive to work, he ended it without hesitation.
He had never said “I love you” to anyone, and he never would. He believed that expressing love for someone could lead to ruining one’s life, as Daehyun and Aeran’s lives were destroyed when emotions took over.
So I wanted to delay marriage as much as possible. Even if I did get married, I wished for someone as cold and pragmatic as me, who only considers conditions. If, by chance, I were to meet an emotional and demanding woman, life would undoubtedly become tiresome.
Unfortunately, every blind date partner I’ve seen so far had a face that looked smitten with love from the first moment I saw them. They couldn’t take their eyes off me and blushed at every word I spoke. There were also women who kept talking endlessly during the blind dates.
It was tedious and annoying. How could I live seeing a woman I got bored with after just 10 minutes every day?
Among the women I met, there was no one I could envision a future with. Since the time spent on blind dates felt like a waste, I eventually stopped attending them altogether.
I wished Hongseok would inform me about the family with whom I should get married. Why should I personally choose when I’m so busy?
Aeran said with a face that clearly couldn’t comprehend, “Her grandfather founded a sacred food company, her mother is the eldest daughter of the KS Group, and her uncle is a hospital director. It’s hard to find a girl with such a good education and a wealthy family.”
She approached Jinwook, who continued to look at documents, and said, as if making a request, “Stop this and try once more with Chaerin. Okay?”
Jinwook continued to look at the documents without any response. He seemed to be not listening to Aeran’s words at all.
“Is it because you don’t like her appearance?” Aeran, feeling frustrated, took something out of her bag. What she pulled out was an envelope, and from that envelope, she took out something and spread it out neatly on Jinwook’s documents.
It was papers with photos of the blind date partner and brief personal information.
“Then choose from here yourself.”
Jinwook, looking at the photos covered by the documents, raised an eyebrow.
“We’re about to start a meeting. Because I’m busy, how about next time…”
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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