episode_0102

Kang Hyeong-man went out to work for a while due to organizational work, and on his way back, he stopped in front of Ha Ye-rin’s house.

It’s been a while since I last saw and talked to Yerin, and now was the time when Yerin came back with Sanggu.

Still, he couldn’t just wait in vain, so Kang Hyeong-man called Sang-gu, who was bringing Ye-rin with him.

Turrr.

[…] Yes, brother.]

“Uh, Sanggu, I’m in front of Yerin’s house right now to see her face for a moment.”

[…] Ah, is that so.]

“Where have you been?”

[that is… .]

“… … ?”

Kang Hyeong-man tilted his head when Sang-gu did not answer right away and paused.

This was because Sanggu, his most loyal subordinate, had rarely been like this until now.

[Actually, I dropped Yerin off alone in the neighborhood 5 minutes ago… .]

“… What does that mean? Tell me in detail.”

[I have now received a call from Cheol. They say it’s urgent because of the Seocho-gu commercial complex. so… .]

“… So you left the child alone and are now heading to Seocho-gu?”

[…] sorry.]

“Phew… .”

Kang Hyeong-man sighed and calmed down his rising anger.

I also understood Sang-gu’s position.

Seocho-gu work was actually Sang-gu’s main job and one of the most important jobs.

Since we were almost there, I probably thought it would be okay and planned to drop Yerin off in the neighborhood and then quickly go take care of business in Seocho-gu.

but… .

“… Sanggu, I don’t think you understand why I entrusted Yerin’s security to you.”

In order to protect someone, you have to do everything you can without any compromise.

I thought that an honest Sang-gu would be able to faithfully carry out his duties… , I couldn’t do that.

Therefore, Kang Hyeong-man could not help but be a little disappointed with Sang-gu.

“Sanggu. Are you dissatisfied with Yerin being in charge of security?”

[Not at all.]

“Then come back right now. I will leave the Seocho-gu matter to someone else.”

[…] yes.]

“And divide the work you are currently in charge of and hand over some of it to others. While Yerin was in society… , you should just focus on protecting Yerin.”

[…] All right.]

“Then hang up.”

Tiring.

“Ha… .”

After hanging up the phone, Kang Hyeong-man sighed and looked around.

‘I’m worried… .’

Sanggu and Yerin seemed to think that something would happen within a few minutes at most, but that wasn’t the case.

This dark alley where Yerin’s house was located was narrow, dark, and had many corners, so it was the perfect place for someone to decide and do something bad.

Kang Hyeong-man was worried and started walking with the intention of going out to meet him.

and… .

“… … !”

Not long after… , could be found.

Yerin, who had fallen, and the man who was breathing heavily, looking down at her darkly.

Fighting.

The moment Kang Hyeong-man saw that scene, the strings of reason in his head were cut off… .

Whoa whoa whoa-!!

He ran at a speed reminiscent of his active duty days and knocked down the man.

At that moment, Kang Hyeong-man… , I was really planning to kill the guy in front of me.

**

Whoa whoa whoa-!!

Wow!

The first thing I did after calming down my shocked heart was to calm down Kang Hyeong-man.

“Sir, boss… .”

Wow!

Because Kang Hyeong-man continued to hit the guy in the solar plexus with his eyes rolled back.

really… , Like I’m going to kill you.

“Boss… , calm down… .”

Whoa whoa whoa-!!

Either something had gone wrong or he had fainted, but he couldn’t react properly to Kang Hyeong-man’s punch and only trembled.

… Dangerous.

It’s true that he was the one to kill, but he really shouldn’t have been killed.

So I… .

Sreuk.

“Boss… !! Please stop… !!”

When Kang Hyeong-man raised his fist again, he grabbed his wrist and did not let go.

“… … .”

Only then did Kang Hyeong-man relax his hold on my arm and speak to me.

The eyes were still turned away.

“Yerin, if you stay close you will get hurt, so let go.”

“Boss, I’m really going to die if I keep doing this… !!”

“I’m really thinking of killing him. It will be an ugly sight, so stay inside.”

“… What is that?”

“It’s okay. Coincidentally, there is no CCTV here, so if you have the choice, you can just cut off all the power lines in the neighborhood. If you kill this guy and bury him in the mountains, no one will find him.”

Kang Hyung-man’s tone was too serious for it to be a joke.

And I guess I wasn’t the only one who felt this… .

“Ugh… , eww… .”

The guy who I thought had fainted was also muttering as if he was begging, tapping the ground with his trembling hands.

And Kang Hyeong-man, who saw that guy… .

Sigh.

“Let go, Yerin. There really isn’t much left now.”

He raised his fist high again as if he was determined to finish it off.

In response, I also wrapped my arms around Kang Hyeong-man’s arms even more tightly.

And then… .

“… Boss, please stop.”

“I told you, Yerin. There will be no legal problems at all… .”

“That’s not it… , I don’t want the boss to have blood on his hands because of me… .”

I put my face in his fist and said anxiously.

“If the boss doesn’t stop anymore… , I will feel sorry and uncomfortable every time I see the boss’s face… . I really hate that… . … Yes?”

“… … .”

After I finished speaking, Kang Hyeong-man paused for a moment… .

“Huuuu… .”

He sighed, got up and spoke to me.

“… I’m sorry, Yerin. You would have been very surprised already, but I surprised you even more.”

Then he looked at my body and asked.

“… Where are you injured? Are you hurt anywhere?”

I was able to feel relieved only after confirming that the boss’s eyes had returned to their original state.

And as I stood up to express to Kang Hyeong-man that I was okay… .

“There is a little blood on my thigh, probably from being hit by a stone while falling… , other than that it’s okay… Ugh… .”

“… Yerin.”

… Only Kang Hyung managed to catch him as he almost fell.

“… Come to think of it, I forgot I sprained my ankle.”

“… this. Looking at the red thing, it looks like it’s very swollen. Yerin, go to the hospital right now… .”

“Oh, no. It’s not worth going to the hospital right now! Even though it hurts, I can walk. And more than me… .”

Sigh.

I pointed to the writhing guy on the floor.

“… Starting with that guy… , what should I do?”

If I keep going like that, I’m really going to die.

“Ah… , okay. We need to take action.”

I meant to take him to the hospital right away, but I guess Kang Hyung-man took it with a different meaning… .

Jerk, swoosh.

He walked up to the guy, took out his ID card from his wallet, and… .

click.

I took a picture of it with my phone and whispered it to him.

“Namgoong Suho… . I like that the name is so unique. No matter where you hide, I’ll find you right away.”

Kang Hyeong-man’s tone of voice when he said that was truly cold.

“If I go around talking about what happened today and there are any bad rumors about Yerin… , then I will definitely achieve what I couldn’t do today. Do you understand?”

“… … !”

In response to Kang Hyeong-man’s threat, Namgung Su-ho nodded and mumbled like crazy.

“Ugh… , ugh… !”

Namgung Suho’s mouth was full of traces of blood and vomit.

It seemed like my voice wasn’t coming out… , Still, it seemed like he was clearly conscious.

That was the time when Kang Hyeong-man finished giving a cruel warning to Namgung Su-ho.

“… older brother, … Yerin.”

“Sanggu oppa?”

What is “? , no way… .”

I saw a large, familiar figure running quickly from far away, so I looked to see who it was… , it was Sang-gu’s older brother.

Sang-gu oppa saw me, Kang Hyeong-man, and Namgung Su-ho lying on the floor, quickly assessed the situation, and then his face hardened.

It was an unbelievable change in expression for Sang-gu, who was always calm.

Kang Hyeong-man looked at Sang-gu with a slightly more excited look than usual.

“Sanggu.”

“… Sorry, brother. because of me… .”

“That’s it. Take this guy to the hospital before he dies.”

Kang Hyeong-man lifted Namgung Su-ho, who was covered in blood, onto Sang-gu’s brother’s shoulders and gave a bloody order.

“Also, take me to the hospital and get detailed information about this guy. From where he lives, what he does for work, what his family members are to whether all the organs in his body, including his liver and kidneys, are in good condition.”

“Ugh… , ugh… !”

At the last word, Namgung Suho muttered and groaned again.

But Sang-gu just nodded calmly, as if he was used to it.

“First, pay the treatment fee. And if you need money, please contact me. I will personally take care of you.”

“Yes, I understand.”

And before Sanggu turned around… .

“Yerin.”

“Sanggu oppa… .”

“… sorry. Because of me.”

“No… What did Sang-gu do wrong? .”

He bowed his head with an expression of sincere apology to me… .

“Then see you tomorrow… .”

I left the neighborhood with Namgung Su-ho in tow.

I looked at Sang-gu and Namgung Su-ho until they disappeared… .

Stumbling.

“… … Tsk.”

“… Yerin.”

As soon as the two people disappeared, I relaxed and collapsed into my seat.

Kang Hyeong-man, who was looking at me like that, showed deep worry in his eyes, so I answered with a smile on purpose.

“… sorry. Because I’m relaxed.”

“… … .”

“But it’s okay. Really.”

“… There’s no way it’s going to be okay.”

“… Yes?”

Instead of answering my question, Kang Hyeong-man moved his gaze downward.

And there… .

rattle.

“… Ah.”

… My hands were shaking like aspen trees.

“There is no way you will be okay after something like this. You need to go inside quickly and rest. I will support you.”

“… … Yes.”

I thought it was okay, but I guess it wasn’t okay.

As I was helped inside by Kang Hyeong-man, I recalled what had just happened.

‘Namgoong Suho… .’

It was clearly my first time seeing him and my first time hearing his name.

But why… .

“… Boss, that Namgung Suho from earlier… .”

“Why? Was this the guy you’ve been following for a long time? … Should I make it disappear altogether?”

“No, that’s not it… .”

… Did I feel a sense of déjà vu on that guy’s face earlier?

It was incomprehensible… , To be honest, I didn’t even want to understand it.

‘… done. I’m tired… , Let’s just focus on resting quickly.’

At this, I shook my head and leaned even more on Kang Hyeong-man’s shoulder.

Kang Hyeong-man almost seemed to know him and took him home.

My leg is throbbing from a sprain and my hands are shaking… .

‘I’ll stop the bleeding myself. … … by hand.’

… 눈을 감으면 그 개새끼의 모습이 떠올라 심장이 쿵쾅거리고.

I was in the worst physical condition.

I was so tired and dizzy… So much so that I felt like I was going to collapse from exhaustion at any moment.

**

Meanwhile, at that time.

Snipsss-.

Shoot ah-.

Yerin’s father and mother divided up the household chores and were each cleaning the bathroom and washing dishes.

And soon… .

“Ugh… ! do not want to do it… !!”

… A disapproving sound came from Yerin’s mother.

She threw away her rubber gloves while washing dishes and complained to Yerin’s father.

“Honey… ! How long on earth do I have to live like this? ! Look how swollen my pretty hands are… !!”

It was not easy for her, who had lived her whole life without getting a drop of water on her hands, to work at a restaurant outside and wash dishes at home.

And this was the same for Yerin’s father… .

“Whew… , it’s hard, but there’s nothing you can do about it. Let’s somehow hold on until ‘that time’ we talked about last time.”

“Ah… Just until Yerin calms down?”

The two soon joined in agreement and nodded.

Yerin left home the other day, declaring that she was running away from home.

After a long discussion, the two discussed why Yerin, who had always devoted blind love to her parents, changed.

It was concluded that Yerin had now entered a serious ‘puberty’ phase.

Other than that, they couldn’t explain why their lovely daughter rebelled.

Accordingly, the two set up a strategy to counter Yerin’s ‘puberty’.

The so-called Operation Sunshine.

In the end, wasn’t it the warm sunlight that took off the traveler’s coat, not the wind?

The contents of Operation Sunshine were as follows.

So far, the two of them have shouldered all of the housework that Yerin was responsible for… , which appeals to the two people who have changed by covering Yerin’s living expenses on their own.

Of course, this Operation Sunshine was quite difficult for two people who had lived a good life all their lives, but… , the two held on, imagining a happy future.

Their daughter Yerin had the potential to become a top idol in Korea someday.

If that were the case, he would have spent the money, but there is no way Yerin, a dutiful daughter, would just watch the two of them suffer.

“So, for now, we have to pretend to work hard and turn Yerin’s heart towards us again.”

“It’s so hard to work at a restaurant… . I’m too tired to wake up at dawn… . ha… , Yerin, when on earth will puberty end? I wish Yerin could help me with housework again like before… .”

“I’m really curious about Yerin’s first payment. But since we haven’t debuted yet, we’ll have to wait over a year to get paid, right?”

“Phew… , Yerin should know that we are having a hard time… .”

“Haha, how can children know about their parents’ difficulties? Yerin is at a sensitive time right now, so let’s understand!”

“Honey is really so kind that it’s a shame… .”

“Your heart is like silk.”

“Honey… .”

“You… .”

It was a time when Yerin’s parents were able to overcome their current hardships with the power of love.

thud.

“Oh, I guess Yerin is here.”

“Yerin came… , Eh? … Boss Kang?”

The door opens… , Kang Hyeong-man and Yerin came into the house together.

“Yes, Yerin… ! Why did you fall like this… ! Did something happen… ?”

“Da, why are your legs like that… ! Are you hurt?! omg… ! Blood, blood… !”

His expression is dark, his hands are shaking, his clothes are a mess, his thighs are bleeding a little, and his ankles are limping… .

Their daughter Yerin looked pitiful, like a cat getting wet in the rain.

Surprised by this, the two people rushed over and became worried, so Kang Hyeong-man spoke on their behalf.

“… Yerin had a bad day today, so let her rest well. I sprained my ankle, so put some ice on it. Apply some ointment to the scratched area”

“Uh, ice pack… , Ointment… , yes… !”

As soon as Kang Hyeong-man finished speaking, Yerin took off her shoes with a tired look on her face.

“… Then I’ll take a shower first. … president. I was thankful today, really.”

“… Yes, Yerin. Take a good rest.”

He then politely greeted Kang Hyung-man and entered the bathroom, dragging his sprained leg.

“… … .”

Until then, Kang Hyeong-man was looking at Yerin with sad eyes.

Yerin’s father had to feel jealous for some reason due to Kang Hyeongman’s kind eyes.

‘Tch, Ji is your dad, what is it? ‘My biological father is me.’

Accordingly, as soon as Yerin entered, he mustered up great courage and spoke as if to confront Kang Hyeongman.

“… president. No matter how close you are, it is still uncomfortable to just come in like this when it is a house where two women live.”

“… … .”

“I’m sorry for thinking of my wife and daughter, but I need you to leave quickly.”

“… … Yes.”

Since what Yerin’s father said just now was the truth, Kang Hyeongman nodded slightly, turned around, and said.

“… By any chance, Yerin is still making you do housework, right?”

“Of course. Now we do all the housework!”

“It’s funny how you pretend to take things for granted. … Anyway, take good care of Yerin. … If someone you don’t know knocks on the door, don’t open it.”

“Isn’t that obvious?”

“… Okay, then I’ll go.”

Yerin’s father felt refreshed when he saw Kang Hyeongman’s back looking somewhat bitter.

thud.

And as soon as Kang Hyeong-man leaves and closes the door… .

“Honey… ! I guess this is good news, right?”

He said to Yerin’s mother that he was in a good mood.

“Yes? What kind of good news is suddenly… .”

“Yerin looks very tired and tired right now… !”

“Yes?”

Yerin’s mother was taken aback by Yerin’s father’s sudden words… .

“What good news is that?”

“If you do something nice during difficult times, you will be more moved! If you treat Yerin well now, won’t her puberty end quickly?”

“Ah… !”

Soon I nodded, agreeing with what he said.

“Ice bath! I told you to give me an ice pack, right? I need to make an ice pack right away! Oh, and ointment too!”

“Hmm… , then I’ll lay the blanket in Yerin’s room!”

So the two prepared hard to get more points from Yerin, who seemed weak today.

And as soon as Yerin came out… .

“Yerin! Joe, be careful! Dad will help you!”

“Sit here, Yerin. Mom will put an ice pack on your swollen feet! Mom will quickly apply the ointment!”

He rushed in even more eagerly than usual and took care of Yerin with love.

Yerin was embarrassed to see her parents like that, but seemed to be very tired, so she just nodded and left herself to the two people.

rattle.

At that time, the two could see that Yerin’s hands were still shaking a little.

It was strange.

Yerin has never been like this in the past 19 years.

Accordingly, the two people applied medicine to Yerin’s injured thigh, placed an ice bag on Yerin’s ankle, and hugged Yerin, who was shivering.

Hugging has always been one of Yerin’s favorite acts of affection.

Since long ago, no matter how big an accident the two of them had, Yerin’s anger would be relieved with just one hug.

“Yerin… , it was very difficult… ”

“In the first place, being an idol is not something everyone does… . It’s going to be very difficult… .”

“… … .”

In fact, as the two people petted Yerin and hugged her at the same time, Yerin’s trembling began to subside.

The two whispered affectionately, feeling that Operation Sunshine was working very well.

“Our Yerin must be tired. Would you like to sleep quickly? Dad laid out the blanket.”

“Will mom hold Yerin’s hand until she falls asleep?”

“Ah… .”

Yerin looked at her room for a moment after hearing the two people’s words.

He seemed conflicted for a moment, but then spoke with a resigned expression.

“I… , Dad mom… .”

“Huh? Why?”

“Only for tonight… , can I sleep with you two like before?”

“… … !”

done.

When Yerin said that, the two gave a silent high five without Yerin knowing.

It was a celebration of the success of Operation Sunshine.

“Then of course! Yes, Yerin, are you scared of the night because you suddenly sleep alone after sleeping with your father and mother for 19 years?”

“Mom and Dad will hold Yerin tight and sleep with her so she won’t be scared.”

As they said that, the two people pressed their faces against Yerin’s shoulders.

“Yerin, the only thing you can trust in this world is your family.”

“Don’t worry though. Mom and Dad are going to live next to our Yerin all their lives.”

“… … I understand, so don’t be too clingy.”

Even though she was grumbling, Yerin, who was already tired physically and mentally, was entrusting her body and mind to the two people.

Seeing Yerin like that, the two people smiled happily.

19 years old.

Although she was about to become an adult, to the two of them, Yerin was still a baby.

And the two dared to boast that they had a level 1 Ha Ye-rin certificate.

Over the past 19 years… , the two people had a perfect understanding of how to handle Yerin.

“Yerin ah… .”

“I love you… .”

There may be some wandering for a while.

But this baby bird will never leave its parents’ arms.

The two people did not let go of Yerin’s body that they held on to for a long time.