Correcting the Villainess of the Academy - Chapter 177
Chapter 177
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“Well, I have no interest in dating a mongrel. If you like him so much, why don’t you take him?”
Yeon Minha turned and spat her harsh words at Baek Seoyeon.
“You two look pretty good together. You seem like a perfect match, too. Hey, Chun Harin. Why don’t you introduce Baek Seoyeon to your brother? Stop bothering decent people.”
“I already have a beloved fiancé. No matter how close we are, Minha, I’d appreciate it if you’d refrain from saying such things. It’s disrespectful not only to me but also to him.”
“That’s right! That’s too harsh. What kind of ill-mannered behavior is this in the Student Council?”
Choi Ireh, who had jumped up from her seat, took Baek Seoyeon’s side and snapped back. As if taking her as a cue, the students sitting on both sides also began to shout and point fingers at each other.
The Student Council room, once filled with dignity and majesty, quickly turned into chaos.
‘Woah, woah…’
Jin Yeseo, who was sitting next to Baek Seoyeon, glanced around nervously.
If it had been her old self, she would have thought that the vicious Yeon Minha was ignoring Baek Seoyeon, who was giving her sincere advice.
Maybe she would have even joined the fight and been more aggressive than anyone else.
But perhaps because she had overheard their conversation while hiding behind the tree that day, she was now seeing a scene she couldn’t have seen before.
Jin Yeseo could see Baek Seoyeon’s tightly clenched fist under the table, trembling. The reddened skin made her realize something for sure.
That Baek Seoyeon, who was always so benevolent and elegant to everyone, actually felt genuine hatred and anger towards Yeon Minha.
“Ha, look at them barking…”
Yeon Minha wore a deep sneer. She effortlessly ignored the clamoring Student Council members and glared back at Baek Seoyeon.
“Beloved fiancé? Hey, Baek Seoyeon. You’re really something. Isn’t it you who’s being disrespectful? Tell me yourself. Why would a woman with a fiancé bother someone else’s man? Huh?”
“Yeon Minha! What kind of scheme are you up to now!”
“Are you just going to say whatever you want now? Seoyeon, this is unacceptable. I’m going to request a formal disciplinary action for defamation…”
Most of the Student Council members who were close to Baek Seoyeon didn’t seem to listen to anything Yeon Minha said. But Jin Yeseo could see it again this time.
The moment the words ‘someone else’s’ came out of Yeon Minha’s mouth.
Baek Seoyeon’s nails digging into her tightly clenched soft flesh, drawing beads of blood.
“Why don’t you say something? Or should I? It seems like they don’t know anything…”
“Stop, stop, stop!!”
Just as Yeon Minha was about to snap at Baek Seoyeon, who still had a faint smile on her face, someone’s loud voice filled the meeting room.
It was, unexpectedly, the Student Council President who quelled the seemingly endless dispute.
“…”
A sudden silence fell over the meeting room. Yeon Minha, whose words were interrupted, glared at the Student Council President as if he were her mortal enemy. The bespectacled man’s face turned pale as he belatedly realized what he had done.
“P-please stop…”
The President, barely able to avoid eye contact, opened his mouth in a trembling voice.
“Young Lady Chun, Chun Harin. That kind of report is unacceptable. Reports of unauthorized violence within the school require clear testimony from a third party, not the person involved. You could be disciplined for making a false accusation…”
Then, he stammered, unable to even look at Yeon Minha’s side.
“Young Lady Yeon, Yeon, Yeon, Yeon Minha. It is absolutely unacceptable to address fellow students with such derogatory terms. This could be subject to disciplinary action for violating school rules…”
“Ha?”
“Eek, b-but this time, by the President’s discretion, both parties will be let off with a warning. Then, this concludes today’s meeting…”
However, with just a small gesture from Yeon Minha, who clenched her fist, he couldn’t even finish his sentence properly before leaving the Student Council room and disappearing.
Soon after, Yeon Minha also stormed out of the Student Council room. Before leaving, she didn’t forget to glare at Baek Seoyeon with hatred.
The meeting quickly fell apart.
“Yeseo, are you okay?”
“Huh, huh?”
Jin Yeseo, who had been sitting blankly, almost bit her tongue at the sudden voice. Baek Seoyeon’s face, looking at her, was filled with genuine concern.
“You must have been really surprised…? I’m sorry. To show such a disgraceful scene in front of a junior…”
“I…it’s okay…”
“What are you sorry for? The disgraceful one was Yeon Minha.”
Choi Ireh, who was wrapping up her things, answered for Jin Yeseo.
“I’m leaving first, okay?”
“Is something wrong?”
“I need to discipline the Disciplinary Committee members a bit before the social gathering. See you tomorrow.”
Following Choi Ireh, other members also left one by one. Soon, only Jin Yeseo and Baek Seoyeon were left in the Student Council room.
“Ireh is really diligent…”
“R-right. Um, Older Sister.”
“Hmm? What is it?”
Baek Seoyeon tilted her head with a puzzled expression. Swallowing hard, Jin Yeseo glanced at her and asked.
“Um…is your fiancé coming to the social gathering this time?”
“…No.”
Baek Seoyeon’s eyes, as she shook her head, were filled with sadness.
“He’s busy with work…he can’t come this time…”
It was a gloomy voice that was hard to imagine was fabricated. Jin Yeseo became even more confused.
“Well, it can’t be helped. And I’ll be busy running the club, too…”
Soon, Baek Seoyeon changed the subject as if forcing herself to be cheerful.
“I, I’ll definitely come and visit. If it’s not too much trouble…”
“Haha, thank you for saying that…”
“Hehe…”
“By the way…how have you been lately…Yeseo…?”
“Huh, huh?”
But at Baek Seoyeon’s sudden question, her heart sank with a thud.
“Wh, what do you mean…?”
“I was wondering if you’re okay. That…”
Baek Seoyeon trailed off as if she were in a difficult situation. She also knew that Jin Yeseo was in a situation where she had to enter into a forced engagement. She had already offered words of comfort several times.
“Is there really nothing I can do to help…?”
“I, I’m okay, Older Sister. It’s my problem…”
But Jin Yeseo had always indirectly refused her help. Of course, she didn’t want to trouble her beloved Older Sister, but there was a bigger reason.
Even now, her heart was boiling with a sense of guilt.
“But…”
Baek Seoyeon’s eyes, looking at Jin Yeseo, were filled only with genuine concern.
‘Ah…’
And Jin Yeseo finally realized. The strong friendship between Baek Seoyeon and her. The solidity that wouldn’t budge for just one man.
‘Indeed…my decision was right.’
Jin Yeseo considered her past decision to be extremely wise. Unlike herself who was sincere, that man was just a fling, a passing game of fire to Baek Seoyeon. After all, her Older Sister cherished her fiancé so much.
Of course, that didn’t mean she could hand over that innocent and clumsy man to the vicious Yeon Minha. That was absolutely unacceptable.
Preventing the perfect Baek Seoyeon from committing infidelity. And saving the man from the clutches of the villainess.
There was only one person who could bear this heavy burden.
It was herself.
“…Um, Older Sister.”
Jin Yeseo, having made up her mind, finally spoke. Her voice trembled along with her rapidly beating heart.
“Actually…I recently started seeing someone.”
“Oh my?”
Baek Seoyeon covered her mouth with her hand and let out a small exclamation as if she hadn’t expected it at all.
“My goodness…Yeseo…?”
“It…it just happened…like that…hee…”
Jin Yeseo couldn’t even meet her eyes.
“We’re keeping it a secret for now…but I’m planning to introduce him to my mother soon…so you don’t have to worry about that anymore.”
“Oh, that’s great. That’s really great…”
Baek Seoyeon’s joyful voice brought even more anguish to Jin Yeseo. She broke out in a cold sweat as if she had committed a great sin.
‘…Yes. This is it…’
Of course, that didn’t mean she had any intention of giving up on the man.
“Hee…I’ll introduce him to you…later for sure.”
“Haha, I’m looking forward to it. I’m really curious…”
Baek Seoyeon nodded as if she was finally relieved.
Then, in the midst of it.
The door burst open, and an unexpected guest entered the Student Council room.
“Seoyeon? Are you still here?”
“Yuri?”
A refreshing presence like a peach. A female student with an attractive beauty mark under her eye. A female student who was often teased by Choi Ireh for being too pure-hearted, saying her head was full of flowers.
It was Kwon Yuri, a sophomore, approaching with a wave.
“Yeseo was here, too?”
“H-hello…Senior Yuri. I mean, Older Sister…what brings you here…”
“Hehe, it’s nothing much, I just have something to talk to Seoyeon about.”
But Jin Yeseo felt even more uncomfortable with Kwon Yuri today. If she brought up the ‘boyfriend’ topic again like last time, she felt like she wouldn’t be able to keep her composure. Even if it was just a joke.
Baek Seoyeon smiled faintly at the hesitant Jin Yeseo. As if promising to keep the secret.
Only then did Jin Yeseo feel a little relieved and slowly got up.
“I, is that so? Then I’ll be going now…”
“Bye~”
“Bye, Yeseo. Let’s talk again next time.”
-Thud.
Jin Yeseo, who left the Student Council room, let out a big sigh.
“Phew…”
Then, she glanced back.
The window of the Student Council room, facing the hallway, faintly reflected the scene inside.
-So this time…
-What? No…
-Just looking…who’s on the market…
She could see the last scene in the meeting room. Kwon Yuri whispering and then wearing an uncharacteristically sly smile. Baek Seoyeon, startled, looking around urgently.
Perhaps because of the afternoon sun, her face was faintly flushed, like heat rash.
***
Yeon Minha, heading to the dormitory, was filled with a menacing aura. Even those who were desperate to find a partner for the social gathering, to the point of not caring about anything else, couldn’t dare to approach her.
When she returned to the dormitory, she could already feel someone’s presence.
“Senior?”
A man coming down the stairs from the second floor greeted her.
“Did something happen? Why do you look…”
“…”
Instead of answering, Yeon Minha glared at him with a sulky look. Then, she stretched out both arms, sending a silent signal.
“I just came back from training…I haven’t showered yet.”
“…”
“Sigh…”
At Yeon Minha’s increasingly fierce gaze, the male student let out a sigh of resignation.
As he took a step closer, Yeon Minha leaned her head against his chest as if embracing him.
A stimulating body scent, strong enough to make her body tingle, permeated with her breath. Yeon Minha hugged him tighter and rubbed her head against him.
“…Pet me.”
“…”
He diligently fulfilled her subsequent request as well. The heavy palm felt on her hair brought a sense of profound stability.
Yeon Minha often relieved her stress from the Student Council in this way. At first, the male student was quite awkward, but now it seemed to have become a routine for him as well.
Of course, just because she hugged him every day didn’t mean something happened every day.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“Yes.”
After stroking her hair for a while, the male student hesitantly started a conversation.
“You’re planning to run a club during the social gathering, right?”
“Huh, how did you know?”
Yeon Minha, who had been nodding while buried in his arms, looked up at him in surprise.
“I saw the list posted.”
“I…I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hide it on purpose…”
Yeon Minha avoided his gaze, looking embarrassed.
“I was a bit embarrassed…I don’t think many people will come…”
“I doubt that.”
The male student indirectly expressed his disagreement with Yeon Minha’s words.
“You might be busier than you think, Senior. Since you’re doing it, wouldn’t it be better to prepare thoroughly?”
“If you say so…”
Yeon Minha finally nodded. It wasn’t that she thought his words were particularly credible. She knew better than anyone else the current situation of the Jeokhwa family.
Rather, she was more pleased with the fact that she had received comfort.
After pulling away, Yeon Minha belatedly noticed that his demeanor was somewhat different from usual.
“What is it?”
“…”
The man seemed to be contemplating something. Yeon Minha could also sense his complex 고민. Hesitation, nervousness, apology?
‘…Could it be because he thinks we have to be apart during the social gathering?’
Only one reason came to Yeon Minha’s mind. A faint smile gradually formed on her lips.
“…Ahem, it’s okay.”
Yeon Minha suppressed the urge to pat his head and said.
“Just because I’m in charge of the club doesn’t mean I’ll be stuck there the whole time. There will be some free time, though not much.”
“…”
“I, of course, am a bit busy. But if you want, I can give you a tour…”
“…”
“I knew you’d say that, so I made some plans. But you don’t have to be too touched. I’m just helping you out as a Senior…”
“…”
“Seriously…what would you do without me…”
“Um, Senior.”
“Hmm?”
“I’m sorry.”
“Wh, what? Why are you suddenly sorry…?”
The male student’s voice was still filled with a troubled tone.
“It seems…I won’t be able to accompany you this time, Senior.”
End of Chapter
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Jhonrock
OMG!!! Its too much fun. Yeseo brewing the most ridiculous justifications in her head.