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We took boxes out of the stack near the bill and divided the items we bought into them.

About 2/3 of them were carried by Myungwoo, and I took the remaining 1/3, packing the items in that direction.

After roughly packing the items, Myungwoo spoke.

“You should head straight home.”

“That way, you can put these in the fridge at home and prepare what you need for camping.”

“Alright then, meet me at the pier by 8 a.m. on Wednesday.”

“Got it. See you at the pier on Wednesday.”

“Okay.”

Myungwoo’s wife, Eunju, said to me, “Jinwoo, take care and see you on Wednesday.”

“Sure.”

After Myungwoo and his wife Eunju left, I also organized the boxes and headed to the parking lot.

I drove home in the car parked in the parking lot.

Upon arriving home, I put away the things in the fridge, roughly tidied up, and lay down on the bed for a short nap.

When I opened my eyes, it was already evening, and I saw several messages on my phone.

First, I checked Myungwoo’s message.

– It cost 420,000 won, but I only see 200,000 won. Please transfer to this account: Lucky Bank XXX-XXX-XXXX.

– Got it. I’ll transfer right away.

– Thanks! Also, I’ve booked the ferry, so you can just go and board.

– Alright. I’ll transfer 30,000 won including the ferry fare.

– Thanks a lot!

After replying to Myungwoo, I checked Eunju’s message.

– Jinwoo, did you get home safely?

– Yes, I came in, tidied up, and fell asleep. Just woke up now.

– Seems like you were very tired.

– I gave Eunju a lot of protein over the weekend, haha.

– (blushing emoticon) I… I don’t know…

– I’ll secretly give you more protein even during camping with Myungwoo~♡

– (blushing emoticon) Okay…

– Rest well and see you on Wednesday.

– Sure.

After finishing the chat with Eunju, I looked at the message from Eunju’s younger sister, Yeonju.

– Oppa! Oppa! What are you doing??

– Oh, I took a short nap at home. What about you, Yeonju?

– I’m hanging out with my friend!

– Ah~ It’s dinner time. Are you going to eat dinner?

– I’ll eat in a bit, but why didn’t you contact me over the weekend, oppa?

– Oh, I went to Myungwoo’s place, stayed there overnight, went shopping with them, and then came home.

– You stayed overnight at Unni’s place?

– Yeah, we ended up talking late while having drinks, so they suggested I stay over.

– What were you talking about that made you stay?

– They suggested we go camping for 2 nights and 3 days this Wednesday, so it seems like we’re going camping.

– I’m jealous! Going camping and all.

– Haha. Let’s go together next time.

– Yes, let’s go together, oppa!

– Alright, enjoy your dinner and call me when you’re heading home later.

– Okay! Enjoy your dinner too, oppa.

– Sure.

After finishing the chat with Yeonju, I opened the delivery app and ordered sushi.

A while later, the ordered sushi arrived, and I ate it while watching TV.

While watching TV and relaxing, Yeonju called me.

“Hello~ Oppa!”

“Oh, Yeonju.”

“Hehe~ Oppa, have you had dinner?”

“Yes, I had dinner. Did you have a drink, Yeonju?”

“Yes~ Today is my friend’s day off, so we had a drink~”

“Good job. You should have a drink occasionally.”

“Hehe~ That’s right, oppa. What are you doing tomorrow?”

“Well, I’m thinking of preparing things needed for camping. How about we go on a date once I’m done?”

“Where do you want to go or what do you want to do?”

“Hmm~ I want to have steak!”

“Then let’s go have steak.”

“Yes yes! And I also have some things I want to discuss while we meet and talk.”

“I’m curious. Let’s talk about it when we meet tomorrow.”

“Yes, oppa.”

After talking with Yeonju for about ten minutes, I hung up, continued watching TV, then went to bed in my room.

In the morning, after waking up, I gradually organized the camping gear and sent a message to Ye

– Yes, Oppa! I’ll get ready and go beautifully ♡

– Sure, hehe. See you soon!

– Yes ♡

After finishing her call with Cheoje Yeonju and preparing for camping, she ordered tuna kimchi stew for delivery, ate it, finished preparing for camping, showered, and came out of the bathroom.

After showering, getting dressed, stepping outside the house, and driving to the Haengun Department Store to start their journey, she called Cheoje Yeonju.

Ring ring ring~

The signal went through, and Cheoje Yeonju answered the phone.

“Hello~”

“Yes, Oppa.”

“I’m about to leave for Haengun Department Store now.”

“Yes, I’m all set and will be heading out soon. See you later.”

“Okay.”

After ending the call with Cheoje Yeonju, she arrived at Haengun Department Store, took the elevator, and waited in front of the Haengun Restaurant. Soon, Cheoje Yeonju approached her.

Cheoje Yeonju was wearing a sky-blue dress that I had bought for her at the department store before, paired with a thin white cardigan on top, flesh-colored stockings, and beige heels.

With her neatly tied yellow hair and a headband, Cheoje Yeonju looked youthful and fresh today.

Looking at Cheoje Yeonju, I said, “Hello, Yeonju~ You look even more refreshing today, don’t you?”

Cheoje Yeonju blushed and replied, “Hehe~ It’s the outfit you bought for me!”

“It suits you well indeed. Is it because the person wearing the clothes is beautiful?”

In response to my words, Cheoje Yeonju approached me and whispered in my ear, “Yes! And underneath, I’m wearing the black lace underwear you bought for me!”

“I’ll have to check that later, won’t I?”

“Hehe!”

I held Cheoje Yeonju’s hand and we entered the Haengun Restaurant together.

As we entered the restaurant, a uniformed waitress approached us, greeted us, and said, “Welcome~ Are you two together?”

“Yes, there are two of us.”

“Please follow me this way.”

Cheoje Yeonju and I sat at the table guided by the waitress.

Handing us the menu, the waitress said, “Today’s recommended menu is the lamb steak set.”

Looking at the menu, I asked Cheoje Yeonju, “What would you like to eat?”

“Hmm, let’s have the recommended menu.”

“Alright.”

I told the waitress, “Please bring us two of the recommended menus and a bottle of wine.”

“Sure, I’ll do that.”

As the waitress left with our order, Cheoje Yeonju said, “Thanks to you, we always get to eat delicious food.”

“Anytime you want to eat something, just let me know.”

“Yes! My friend also wants to meet you, so let’s all hang out next time.”

“Sure, if it’s your friend, they are always welcome.”

“Hehe~”

While chatting with Cheoje Yeonju, the waitress arrived with our ordered dishes – lamb steak and red wine.

“Here are your ordered dishes.”

“Thank you.”

The waitress skillfully placed the lamb steak and red wine in front of each of us.

“Enjoy your meal.”

“Thank you.”

Pouring wine for Cheoje Yeonju and myself, I said, “Let’s have a toast, Yeonju.”

“Yes, Oppa.”

Swish swish swish~

The red wine filled Cheoje Yeonju’s glass, and after clinking glasses lightly, we both took a sip of the wine.

“Mmm~”

“Tastes good, Oppa.”

“Enjoy your meal, Yeonju.”

“Yes, you too, Oppa.”

As we enjoyed the lamb steak and red wine, feeling a slight buzz from the alcohol, I asked Cheoje Yeonju, “By the way, Yeonju, what was that thing you wanted to talk about when we met yesterday?”

“Oh… that’s… it’s a bit embarrassing and awkward story… I don’t really have anyone else to talk to about it besides you…”

“It’s okay, go ahead and tell me.”

“Okay…”

Cheoje Yeonju sipped her red wine and continued, “My mom and I are currently living in an apartment under a lease, and as you know, the lease prices have gone up significantly lately…”

“Yeah, I saw in the news that lease prices have skyrocketed.”

“Yes… our contract is expiring soon, and they want to raise the lease by over 100 million won…”

“Over 100 million won??”

“Yes, some around us want to increase it, but not

“Ah… You must be very worried…”

“Yes….”

“Well… Yeonju, should I lend you some money?”

“Oh…! No, I was just planning to ask around if there are any good and affordable apartments or decent real estate nearby.”

“I don’t know any real estate agents, and as for good apartments… well, with the recent surge in lease and apartment prices…”

“Sigh… That’s true…”

“But Yeonju, even so, I could lend you around 100 million won if needed?”

“No! That’s too much, it’s not just a small amount, it’s 100 million…”

Listening to Yeonju’s words, I pondered for a moment before speaking to her.

“Or would you like to come and stay at my place with your mother for a while?”

“At your place??”

“Yes, the housing prices might drop after some time.”

“Well… I feel like it might be a burden on you…”

“I’m fine, anyway, you and your mother, your work, and friends are all around here.”

“That’s true…”

“If we move out now with the current deposit, we might end up pushed to the outskirts. It might be better to stay at our place until the housing market stabilizes, right?”

“Well… I’ll talk to my mom about it…”

“Sure, have a chat with her.”

“It might be better to stay at our place for a while and assess the situation rather than rushing to move far away or hastily renting a place.”

“I’m sorry for bringing this up.”

“It’s okay, it’s not a big deal, and it’s something I can do.”

“Thank you, for saying that, Oppa.”

“I should help out since it’s Yeonju we’re talking about, it’s not a difficult thing to do.”

“Oppa…”