Two days have passed since Yoon Taehee left for Seoul. On the 19th day of the lunar calendar, workers came to help move the two-story house under the mountain. Several large delivery trucks lined up along the mountain road leading to the gate. It was ordered by Yoon Taehee.
The move went smoothly.
Yoon Taehee not only showed them around the house, but also took care of the overall move. Jaegyeom was surprised on the inside. Yoon Taehee was more meticulous than he thought. He even sent a car and a driver for the family of three to go to Seoul comfortably.
Perhaps the workers were warned in advance, even when they saw the celebrity Jeongju, they didn’t show any reaction, let alone pretend to recognize him. The workers left after completing the furniture arrangement and cleaning as well as carrying the moving goods.
It was Yoon Taehee’s suggestion to wait two days and move in time for the 19th day of the lunar calendar. Because that day was a ‘harmless’ (損) day. It was said that a ‘harmless’ day was an auspicious day because evil spirits did not roam around and blessed energy descended.
Even 10 years ago, it was customary to move according to the ‘harmless’ day when performing major events in a family such as marriage or moving, but in modern times, this custom of choosing a day has faded.
However, the gwijaes who were well-versed in this field still observed the ‘harmless’ day to follow good luck. Of course, Yoon Taehee was the same. Unlike ordinary people, he was cautious because he had seen and experienced things.
Jaegyeom felt strange when he saw Yoon Taehee’s touch extended to even the parts he hadn’t even thought of. To this extent, it was surprising that he cared and acted thoroughly.
It felt like a faint outline of what kind of person Yoon Taehee was. He wondered what kind of life he had lived. The tenacity and meticulousness that did not let its guard down. It was a good thing he was an ally, Jaegyeom thought, because he would have been quite an annoyance if he had remained an enemy forever. Anyway, thanks to Yoon Taehee, the three of them didn’t have to help. Even though he didn’t even need to do this, he was honestly comfortable with it.
The newly built house was a place that perfectly suited the conditions of the three of them. As soon as he entered the yard following the driver’s guidance, Jeongju couldn’t help but widen his eyes. It was a detached house that looked very luxurious at a glance.
The new house, facing the foot of Bukhan Mountain, was located at the top of a quiet wealthy village in Jongno-gu. Compared to the house they lived in before, everything was much bigger and more spacious. There was a grassy front yard and a lush, well-tended garden in the back.
“Jeongju! My lord! This place is full of flowers and trees!”
For a while, Mesani was running around the house, the yard, and every nook and cranny of the unfamiliar house. “Wow, hiyaa,” exclamations poured out. There was also a swing made of hardwood on one side of the yard. The floor was made of smooth marble, the living room had floor-to-ceiling windows on one side, and there was even a large terrace on the second floor.
It looked like it had been built recently, and made of expensive materials, from every visible brick to every doorknob. All expenses related to the move had been paid by Yoon Taehee at his own expense. Of course, so was this house.
Jeongju, who belonged to a relatively good economic status, refused to accept it, saying that it was okay, but Yoon Taehee said it was not a big deal and that he should pay for it since it was his idea.
Up until that point, Jeongju had felt really comfortable. He thought, well, in that case, he could repay the favor later.
However, after seeing the house in real life, Jeongju felt dizzy. To use an analogy, he had imagined a gold ring, but it was like receiving a diamond ring… It was self-evident that there would be much more bleeding than expected to give back what he had received. He looked around the house in awe and said with his eyes trembling.
“Jaegyeom. Speaking of Taehee, he must have a lot of money right… ?”
Jaegyeom, who had been standing there, tapped the wall and said nonchalantly.
“Mhm. He’s rich. The other day, he said his annual salary was 200 million.”
“Nonsense! How can a person who earns 200 million live in a house like this… !”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
Afbcupe pewqfv eq. Zfrjcl kjr yers gecclcu ab atf ujgvfc jcv rjslcu tfiib ab tlr cfk oibkfg jcv agff oglfcvr. Efjilralmjiis, atf bcis qfgrbc ktbw gfjilas kjr rlcxlcu lcab kjr Afbcupe, j wfwyfg bo rbmlfas.
“Qts? Jjc’a sbe yes j tberf ilxf atlr klat 200 wliilbc?”
Jbwqjgfv ab batfgr, Ajfusfbw, ktb tjv j rluclolmjcais kfjxfg mbcmfqa bo fmbcbws, vlv cba xcbk wemt jybea atlr.
“Sometimes, when I watch TV, people say that they got rich in millions by selling rice soup…”
Jaegyeom murmured calmly, and Jeongju touched his forehead.
“Jaegyeom-ah. Don’t just watch “My Hometown at Six o’clock”, watch the news. okay? A house like this is a house that chaebols and politicians would live in. How can a person who earns 200 million a year have a house like this! You have to say something that makes sense. Besides, house prices these days…”
Excited, Jeongju eagerly explained meticulously to Jaegyeom, who had wool over his eyes. ‘Even though an annual salary of 200 million is high income, you can’t buy a house like this with that amount of money! As far as I know, the sale price per pyeong in this neighborhood is…’ Jeongju was perfectly adapted to the capitalist society. Of course, Jaegyeom listened with it going out of the other ear.
“Do- does he do any kind of investments?”
Jeongju seemed to be burdened by the expensive favor, but Jaegyeom didn’t think much of it. He didn’t feel grateful or indebted. When Yoon Taehee did something, he did it for a reason. Even if it seemed like he was doing it for others, he was actually doing it for himself. After all, they’re just using each other out of necessity.
***
A few days after moving in, he got a call from Yoon Taehee.
Jaegyeom returned after going out to the yard for a while and saw that two missed calls were recorded on his phone. The phone that Jeongju temporarily handed over to him had naturally become Jaegyeom’s possession. Because the number was not saved, the caller’s name did not appear, but Jaegyeom was able to quickly recognize that the other party was Yoon Taehee.
“Hello~ I’m Taehee… What are you up to? If you see this, please call me.”
There was a message. After thinking for a while, Jaegyeom pressed the call button. A few beeps followed, and then a familiar voice was heard.
— Hello.
Jaegyeom licked his lips in silence for a moment.
— Nari-ya.
“… What.”
A friendly voice reached his ears.
— What were you doing?
“Just this and that.”
— Did the move go well?
“Mhm.”
When Jaegyeom responded obediently, the voice on the other side of him became quiet for a moment. Jaegyeom, who was always cold and harsh when dealing with Yoon Taehee, showed a more relaxed attitude after the day he accepted the offer to become exorcist. Of course, Jaegyeom himself was not conscious of that fact, but Yoon Taehee felt a subtle change.
Breaking the brief silence, Yoon Taehee opened his mouth.
— How’s the house?
“What?”
— Do you like it?
Jaegyeom, who had been rolling his eyes around intently, replied nonchalantly.
“The house is so large that it’s annoying when I go to get water.”
At that, he heard Yoon Taehee’s small laugh.
— That’s a big problem.
Jaegyeom scratched his cheek for no reason at the readily sympathetic comment. Meanwhile, he could hear Yoon Taehee talking to someone in the distance. Somehow, he could feel the hustle and bustle of the scene. He seemed to be on the phone while working on something.
— Let’s get you applied tomorrow.
Yoon Taehee’s voice came closer again.
— I’ll send someone to the house around lunchtime. Originally, I was going to pick you up, but I think it will be difficult because there is a lot of work. That person will take you to Naryecheong instead of me.
As it is, they should have met at least once before entering the office. He was thinking of giving a detailed explanation of the plan and the future situation. However, from the day of his return, Yoon Taehee had been swamped. He could barely squeeze in the time to contact Jaegyeom now. However, if he delayed it until he could find leisure time, it was certain that the time to enter the office would be greatly delayed.
— When you apply, the first thing you’ll do is take a short test… Uh, there will be a test. It’s just a rite of passage, so you don’t have to worry about it. Then orientation… Uh, guided training. You will receive guidance training. There will be a few new recruits besides you, but it’ll be over in three or four hours, so all you have to do is sit and listen.
Yoon Taehee corrected the foreign words that came out naturally in Korean so that Jaegyeom could easily understand them, and he hurriedly summarized his schedule for tomorrow.
“I got it.”
Jaegyeom, who had been listening, nodded his head.
— Just act naturally like you did when you were at school.
“Mhm.”
Yoon Taehee added in a soft voice.
— Ah. One thing, it’s the first day, so don’t stand out too much.
For Jaegyeom, who was somewhat lacking in social skills, these words did not resonate with him. A bit more explanation was needed.
“What is standing out?”
— You can’t fight. Don’t hit people.
Jaegyeom made a face without even realizing it.
“Hey, what am I? A child?”
What did he think he was? It was so basic. “Wash your hands before you eat,” would have been more nutritious advice. He was about to say, “You think I would hit just anyone? It’s only you or Lee Juyeol,” but he stopped himself. Besides, he was not so stupid that he could not tell the difference between fighting with a classmate in a normal school and fighting with someone at Naryecheong…
— I’m a little worried because my lord has bad habits with his hands.
Yoon Taehee muttered plainly.
— If you think you’ll end up fighting…
“What.”
— If possible, receive the first hit.
“What?”
— It’s easier to sort it out that way.
“…”
Jaegyeom was dumbfounded and speechless.
— Because you don’t know what people do.
Yoon Taehee was really meticulous and thorough.
I’m finally liking YT😂😂
I’ve always liked him. Hes mysterious like our mc. Hes also mischievous.