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The Peira ship had a towering dome, and according to rumors, it was said to contain a botanical garden. The ship was so large that only the top of the dome and the main armament were visible from here. Plants would turn poisonous in the sea breeze…. Cheongyeon considered the botanical garden to be just a baseless rumor.
Croak, croak, the seagulls circled in the air, snooping around Hwang Ran’s ship. They were eagerly targeting the huge sperm whale, which they would not have been able to approach otherwise. Occasionally, when the sound of warning shots thundered, the seagulls scattered in all directions. One that had strayed from the formation wandered around the inn and then folded its wings and sat on the railing of the terrace where Cheongyeon was.
It looked sleek when floating in the sky, but once it folded its wings and sat down, it was quite plump. The rim around the seagull’s eyes was the same color as its yellow beak. When it caught the light, it almost seemed golden, giving the seagull an unexpectedly dignified look.
The seagull slowly moved along the railing and then stood blocking Cheongyeon’s front. Its gaze was fixed on the sausage Cheongyeon was holding.
If Cheongyeon showed even the slightest gap, it had the spirit to steal the sausage and run away. Cheongyeon, who was confronting the seagull who was staring at him and pretending not to notice its true intentions, popped the sausage on his fork into his mouth.
At the same time, the startled seagull spread its wings, and its feathers slapped Cheongyeon’s forehead. Cheongyeon was just pretending to eat, but it properly avenged itself. Cheongyeon took the sausage out of his mouth with the fork and held it up into the air. Then, the one that had flown away quickly came back and snatched the sausage.
Cheongyeon was momentarily shocked by the forceful snatch but then burst out laughing. However, he had to forcibly lower his smile because his temples hurt.
It was about time to return to the apothecary, but the clothes that hung on the railing were still damp. The knit coat was nowhere to be found in the room. The padding that was there smelled musty from sweat, as if it hadn’t been washed well. It didn’t seem to belong to Muwon, given its size, but he had no idea where this padding had come from. It was so hectic yesterday that his memories of getting to the inn were blurry.
Cheongyeon had no choice but to change into his damp pants. It was chilly early in the morning, but after a bit of time, he seemed to get used to it. Lacking the courage to wear a T-shirt in this chill, Cheongyeon meticulously tucked Tae Muwon’s long shirt into his pants. Then, he picked up the padding with a slightly grim expression, only to fold it neatly again.
Fortunately, the socks were dry. Cheongyeon rolled up the bills again. The bills, once wet and now dry, were stiffer and bulkier than before. Forcibly stuffing the bills into both socks and putting on sneakers, the socks immediately got wet. The outside of the sneakers was dry, but the inside still seemed damp.
Tae Muwon’s shoes were in the shoe rack, but when tried on, they were immensely large. It was said that tall people had big feet…
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Is that why he was big there too?
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Naturally, there wouldn’t be any occasion to see someone else’s thing. While thinking this, Cheongyeon recalled being stripped naked in the Marine Building. Maybe Muwon was someone who took off his clothes to humiliate him in the process of threatening him.
Unlike his, Cheongyeon’s genitalia had no veins. It was calm now, but Cheongyeon did masturbate occasionally. Even when erect, it only turned slightly redder without much change.
Comparing his member with Tae Muwon’s, Cheongyeon was startled by his own behavior and quickly fastened his pants.
Exiting the room and going down the inn’s stairs, the restaurant that had already opened was visible. Cheongyeon already knew that Room 302 was exclusively used by Muwon, thanks to what the employee who brought the meals had said. Therefore, Cheongyeon left the inn without paying for the stay.
Whether to go to Hwang Ran or to the apothecary, Cheongyeon had not yet decided. Just in case, he peeked into the bicycle storage and, surprisingly, found the lost bicycle had returned.
The basket confirmed that it was indeed his. The front basket attached to the bicycle was one he had made himself, weaving stems from the sand vine leaves he had collected. A beige knit coat was also placed on the rear luggage rack. It somewhat resembled the way he was half draped over Tae Muwon’s shoulder yesterday.
Cheongyeon sat on the bicycle saddle. The dry underwear became damp upon touching the wet pants, but Cheongyeon didn’t mind. The handlebars were turned not towards the dock where Hwang Ran’s ship was, but towards the apothecary.
He internally justified the decision, thinking it was because the shark engraved on the green flag seemed ominous. Moreover, wasn’t Hwang Ran grinding his teeth knowing Cheongyeon was the benefactor of Nachata? If Hwang Ran decided not to contract with Cheongyeon, it would be quite an embarrassing scene.
With various excuses, he headed to the apothecary. Wearing a vibrant shirt made Cheongyeon stand out more to people. Rumors sparked once more by the oversized floral shirt of Tae Muwon.
The waterway was so blue that no one could tell what it had swallowed the night before.
***
It was strange.
Cheongyeon looked up at the inn from the apothecary’s counter, which had been moved to have a view of the outside. The windows were all closed, and those who had been openly watching were nowhere to be seen.
It had been several days since Cheongyeon left the Canal Inn, and there was noisy talk that Hwang Ran’s ship had sailed away with the sperm whale. The Peira ship also reportedly set sail alongside Hwang Ran’s for escort.
Cheongyeon wondered if that was why he was no longer under surveillance, but not all personnel affiliated with Peira had left on the Peira ship. Many people were still in the Marine Building However, he did not know whether Tae Muwon went on board the Peira as well.
It took at least ten days to reach the 1st Continent and another ten to return. So, that might be why they were unseen.
‘But why am I thinking of Tae Muwon…?’
Was it because of the fear of possible surveillance? Cheongyeon lowered his head to the counter, resting his forehead. The bruise on the temple was gradually healing, so it didn’t hurt.
Cheongyeon raised his head again and rubbed his temple vigorously with an egg. The memory of nearly dying in the middle of the night was unforgettable, so Cheongyeon had stayed in even during the bright days for a while, but starting today, he thought of venturing out to the fish market. The stock of instant noodles and other food had run out.
Why were there no customers even when Peira was not surveilling? Previously, at least four to five people consistently visited each day. Since herbs like laurel leaves were fairly often used in cooking.
Cheongyeon was brewing a tonic to boost immunity in anticipation of any potential customers. A cool breeze blew in through the open store door, refreshing the moisture-laden air of the shop due to the brewing process. In the midst of this, Cheongyeon suddenly remembered the innkeeper.
While brewing a decoction, he inadvertently opened the store, but for some reason the innkeeper did not get angry. Cheongyeon looked towards the inn with some worry. Surprisingly, the innkeeper was sweeping in front of the inn with a coarse broom. Before, she would have scolded Cheongyeon for the smell of the tonic, but now she didn’t even glance this way.
Could it be that the innkeeper had a cold or a stuffy nose? If so, it was a relief. Since the inn owner didn’t say anything, Cheongyeon felt at ease not closing the door.
Cheongyeon rested his chin on one hand and rolled an egg with the other. With Peira’s surveillance seemingly ended, Cheongyeon absentmindedly looked outside the window while thinking of ways to obtain Boksu flowers. Then, from afar, Oh Jisam was seen walking briskly towards this way.
Oh Jisam was dressed in a sleeveless shirt and shorts as usual. It was unclear what had angered him, but his steps were directly headed this way.
‘Weren’t we supposed to go back to how things were?’
Cheongyeon, intimidated by Oh Jisam’s fierce demeanor, put the egg away in a drawer for the time being.
“Hey! Is it true?!”
Oh Jisam yelled loudly even before stepping inside.
“Yes?”
Cheongyeon could only express confusion at the sudden anger. Oh Jisam seemed to have run from the real estate agency, as his forehead was drenched in sweat.
“Are you really like that with Tae Muwon?”
That? Cheongyeon furrowed its brows deeply.
“Hyung, what are you talking about?”
“Are you sleeping with Tae Muwon in exchange for his support!?”
Pr: Sasa
Chapters always seem so short but I know it’s cause I can’t get enough of it! Thanks for alllllll the chapters translator and everyone donating!
& Oh Jisam seems like he has a secret crush on our cute bb Cheongyeon~ahhhh!
Someone’s jelly…heheh 😎
Thank you for the update
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