The Genius Decided To Live An Ordinary Life [EN]: Chapter 334

Starting (15)

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College students have long vacations.

But compared to Jinhyuk and Hong Sujeong’s beautiful nights, any vacation would be nothing more than a shabby and meaningless time.

“My mom and dad are coming tomorrow, so I have to go. Our Suhyuk is looking for his sister too, so I have to go and wait. Oh my, my whole body aches. It feels like I’ve been beaten all over.”

Hehehe… You did get beaten. On the lips.

Jinhyuk shut his mouth tight, afraid of being called a nuisance.

“I’ll take you.”

“Pfft— without a car? My car is in the underground parking lot, so why bother? Don’t come out.”

Jinhyuk was absolutely obedient to Hong Sujeong, but he couldn’t commit the disloyalty of not only failing to escort her but also not seeing her off at the door. He was Hong Sujeong’s slave, after all.

The two youths hugged tightly in the elevator heading to the basement, not wanting to separate.

“After spending just a few days together, I hate to see you go like this…”

“I might as well move in here.”

“I’d like that.”

“Pfft— if I did, my mom would shave my head bald, you know?”

“Isn’t she not that strict?”

Shaving is too much.

“She’s not strict, but she gets upset over weird things. She says she’s annoyed that her daughter is younger and prettier. What on earth does that even mean?”

Hong Sujeong made a slightly dazed face as she said that. It was the expression Yuse Ra made when she was eating cookies and watching dramas.

Hehehehe.

Jinhyuk, bursting into a silly laugh, tightened his arms around Hong Sujeong.

A playful and lovely rascal.

An admirable and grateful soul who is always bright without any dark shadows.

The expression ‘sorrowfully dazzling,’ which he had read somewhere, resonated deeply.

‘I don’t want to let her go.’

He couldn’t maintain his poker face.

“Oh my— I’m not running away. Don’t cry.”

“Who’s crying?”

“Hehe— your handsome face is all teary. You seem so sad to see me go. I’ll be going now.”

Jinhyuk’s heart had fallen in love and become tender, and Hong Sujeong, who had captured Jinhyuk’s heart, had become even stronger. To those who didn’t know them, they might appear as a weak man and a strong woman, but perhaps lovers go through such a process of change to find balance with each other.

Kwaaaaaaang—.

Even after the red sports car, leaving a roar in the underground parking lot, disappeared, Jinhyuk didn’t stop waving.

Two coupes followed behind it. There must be coupes waiting outside with their engines running. Anyway, they need to be people who can keep their mouths shut. It’s not that he doesn’t trust SSS’s privacy protection [a high-end security and concierge service], but he’s worried about what instructions the employer, Hong Gijun, might have given.

‘Well, if I get caught, I’ll have to take responsibility. Gladly.’

Surely Hong Gijun wouldn’t kill him, would he?

Jinhyuk’s will to live was stronger than anyone else’s, but it had become especially strong recently.

A hallucination unfolded before his eyes.

A hallucination that the red sports car would return any moment.

He seemed to be completely out of his mind.

‘Did Sujeong say that the car she drives is worth 3.5 billion [Korean won, approximately $2.7 million USD]?’

That’s why Hong Sujeong’s exclusive security team is also using high-performance vehicles.

‘Should I buy a car too…?’

He knew they weren’t separating forever, but he didn’t know that the moment of parting would be so painful.

It seems that it’s not just the body that develops in stages as an athlete.

Relationships also climb up the stairs one by one, increasing affection, and with each step, the emotions grow, making you more dependent and strengthening your possessiveness.

Still, he’s glad that she left cheerfully, with a happy face.

‘I miss her already.’

He can’t do that without a car.

He shook his head.

In his past life, he didn’t have a specific place to go, and this time, he doesn’t need a car because he has Quadron [presumably a mode of transportation or a service].

When traveling, he uses Hong Sujeong’s car, which was also the same as in the past.

There are so many similarities in their two different lives.

‘I guess I was destined to love you.’

*

Even though he had only stayed for a few days, Hong Sujeong’s absence was too great.

It seemed like it would take time to get used to sleeping alone.

‘Still, I’m happy.’

Jinhyuk is the happiest person in the world, no matter what anyone says.

He realized the changed atmosphere and fell asleep.

【I’m leaving.】

‘Suddenly?’

【It’s not sudden.】

‘You said you had something you were preparing, so you must have finished it.’

【You are indeed astute.】

‘What is it?’

【I plan to grant your wish.】

‘You already granted it.’

【I have recorded it. Your wish.】

‘My wish? What is it?’

【It’s a secret.】

‘Ugh, I’m dying of curiosity.’

【Don’t worry. You won’t die even if you’re curious. Because mere curiosity cannot steal the blood flow and energy going to the heart—】

He’s saying weird things again.

‘Is the world going to be okay in the future?’

【Probably.】

‘How come you can’t tell me anything clearly?’

【That’s how the world is. It starts with a riddle. Isn’t the birth of the universe a riddle too? But knowing the answer to a riddle is not always a happy thing.】

He’s saying difficult things again.

‘Anyway, congratulations on your release.’

【Gyaab Oeppe, Ervae Den Tulosso.】

May Tulosso’s grace be upon your path.

*

Since Hong Sujeong wasn’t there, his wake-up time returned like a ghost.

The habit ingrained in his body was more accurate than a clock, and he was startled even after sleeping just one minute longer.

「05:01」

Checking his phone, he saw a text message scarier than a ghost.

Yujin: 「Janggun is missing.」

Forgetting that it was still dawn, he called home.

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Hieek—.

It’s hot.

– “Janggun, hyung [older brother] will go to work and come again next week.”

Grrr—.

Son Wangwang, that bastard, didn’t come even though he said he would.

He’s changed. He wasn’t the type to break promises like feeding dog food.

Heureuk—.

That little rascal, could he have picked up something and died? If so, that would be a big problem.

He asked Son Meongmeong, who was picking peaches with Son Jingjing, but he didn’t answer.

Woof! Woof woof!

Uncle! Why isn’t Son Wangwang coming?

“Ugh! You scared me! Janggun, why are you barking!”

No, you son of a bitch, what do you want me to do instead of barking? Build a house?

What am I supposed to do if you get mad at a dog for barking?

I can only wag my tail because I’m speechless.

Meong—.

I miss Son Wangwang.

Even though he’s rude, doesn’t give me any [treats], and eats it all himself, he’s still Janggun’s best friend. And he doesn’t get mad at me for barking.

If he doesn’t come, I can go find him.

Janggun is a smart dog, so he knows that too.

Why am I doing this suddenly?

Wol—.

Guys, I’m going to sleep in Son Wangwang’s arms. I’m counting on you to take care of things.

Heureureureu—.

Kkiiiiii—.

Pureureureureu—.

Don’t be sad.

There are no dogs that don’t die in this world.

Janggun is a wise dog, so he knows that too.

He lived healthily thanks to Son Aengang touching him.

That’s enough.

Still, to think I’d leave this world before the crazy grandma.

Grrr- Wol!.

Hongsi, take good care of those pathetic humans!

He passed the position of leader to young Hongsi. The crazy grandma is too gentle to be a leader.

Janggun is a dog capable of strategic thinking, so he can make such decisions.

Kkiing—.

He put strength in his legs for the last greeting.

Wol—.

Hongsi, Geomma and you are siblings, so you two should pair up.

Originally, dogs of high status have power— anyway, that’s how it’s done.

And a younger male is good, you know.

He also fertilized the giant acorn tree he had spent his whole life with. Jjik—.

Cheon Ongong grandpa called it a Mongolian oak? He said it’s a little different from the sawtooth oak.

He also visited the tree where Haengun was sleeping.

Haengun, nuna [older sister] is leaving. Jjik—.

Kkiiing—.

Bbomi, Janggun is leaving. Can you do well living alone?

If you meet another bitch, I’ll beat you like a dog.

Grrr—.

Dokku, are you there? Don’t mess with our kids just because I’m not here.

Keong-!

Ah, it’s Dokku’s daughter. Dokku is dead.

No wonder she’s young. I got confused because they look the same.

Sniff sniff—.

Cheonma, let’s meet soon.

He also stopped by Cheonmachong and left greetings at the mole’s house.

I’ll miss everyone.

Still, I miss Son Wangwang the most.

Son Meongmeong, Han Aengang, Son Aengang, Son Jingjing, Jang Jaengjaeng, Cheon Ongong, aish— there are so many humans, I’ll die of old age just greeting them.

He licked the hands of the human bastards diligently and left the house while they were asleep.

He’s been there a few times by car, so he’ll be able to find his way.

Janggun is a brave dog who knows no fear.

He doesn’t wag his tail even when he sees a ghost or encounters a dog thief.

Besides, what’s there to be afraid of when you’re dying?

Hehehe—.

During the day, he avoided the heat and slept in the bushes or under trees.

He quenched his thirst with water collected in puddles and ran hard under the cover of night.

At Janggun’s running speed, it won’t take many days.

Janggun is a calculating dog, so he knows that too.

Bbaaaaaang-!

Wowo wol!

Aish— I almost died of fright! You Shiba Inu bastard!

He was temporarily blinded because those things called cars glared at him with fierce eyes.

Still, he has to follow that light.

Janggun’s eyes are getting worse.

Yu Jaengjaeng, the doctor oppa [older brother], said it’s a cataract or something.

I like beef intestines and pork intestines, but what does a cataract taste like?

Bbomi licked his eyes, but it didn’t taste like anything.

So a cataract is a tasteless intestine. It’s an intestine that makes you blind if you eat it.

Janggun is a gourmet dog, so he knows that too.

Ha— I don’t know what I ate wrong to get this kind of disease because I picked up so much.

Park Walwal, the old man who called Janggun a mutt, has been dead or missing for quite some time.

Well, everyone lives like that and then dies.

That is the destiny of life— ahem.

So Janggun isn’t sad.

Using the car lights as starlight, being careful not to get run over, he ran and ran for several days.

Sometimes he crossed roads and crossed several bridges.

There were days when wildcats or weasels attacked, but he easily defeated them.

Ha— Shiba, the world has become a better place.

He wouldn’t have dreamed of this in Dunaeri [likely a rural village or area].

How dare those rootless bastards show their teeth to the high-status Janggun?

Hehehe—.

Could it be that his dog eyes have gone bad? It’s getting darker and darker.

The car lights weren’t visible either.

Sniff sniff—.

Still, relying on the smell of Son Wangwang carried by the wind, he ran and ran again.

Janggun has a dog nose, so he can detect and maintain direction with just the smell. Even Cheonma grandpa, who was a military dog, acknowledged Janggun’s dog nose.

Kukung-!

Kkaeng-!

He was bumping into things more and more.

It seems like his head is torn.

Blood was dripping, so he licked it up and gained strength. As expected, Janggun likes to eat raw.

Hehyuhu—.

His lifespan is running out.

So he ran without resting even during the day, and walked slowly when he was exhausted.

If he stops, he’ll die at that moment.

The human bastards didn’t block Janggun’s path.

That’s right, even if they’re inferior animals, they recognize the high-status Janggun.

Heheuk—.

Ah, he still has to go further, but his heart is jumping around like a crazy flea.

He’s getting sleepy….

Judging by the smell of water, it must be a bridge over a river. He can’t hear people’s footsteps, and the sound of cars is far away. It’s an unused bridge.

Smell of water….

When Son Wangwang was a child, he waited every day smelling the water.

He chased butterflies, turned over stones to catch crayfish, and turned over water beetles to watch them.

Meong—.

It’s a pleasant and happy memory.

And when he met the child, he raced home.

Janggun could run much faster, but he deliberately ran slowly so that the child wouldn’t fall behind. He remembers the child’s face, smiling brightly even while panting.

Kkiiiiiing—.

Son of a bitch. Thinking about the happy days made his useless eyes hot.

Back then, the house was small, the food was poor, and there weren’t many humans living there.

He didn’t have his current dog friends either.

Still, he was happy because he had the child.

Son Wangwang was everything to Janggun.

Thanks to Son Wangwang, he also saw Seoul. Janggun was the only dog from the countryside in Dunaeri to have set foot in Seoul.

He met Bbomi and gave birth to Hongsi, it was a happy life.

Ah, thinking about those bastards, I regret leaving a little—.

Hek!

No!

Still, he came on this road because he wanted to see Son Wangwang, so he has no regrets.

Even though he couldn’t meet him.

Smell of water. On the bridge.

The feeling of floating in the sky and dying isn’t bad either.

When will I die….

What Cheon Ongong grandpa said about it taking a long time to die if you eat a lot of good things is true.

Kkeung kkeung—.

Judging by the smell of the wind, it seems to be night already.

It’s the first time he’s been lying in one place all day, just breathing.

Janggun will become a star in the night sky when he dies.

Janggun is a star. Son Aengang told him that a star means a star.

Then that’s right. Star.

Janggun is an academic and lyrical dog, so he knows that too.

Hey, no, seriously, why isn’t this dying so much.

Uh-? His heart is slowing down and his chest is heaving greatly.

Guys— it looks like Janggun is finally leaving!

Goodbye, you son of a bitches!

“Saniel, so we meet like this.”

Who is this bastard?