Chapter 124: Do Ji-hwan's Ambitious Project (1)

Chapter 124: Do Ji-hwan's Ambitious Project (1)

“Sigh.”

It was tough playing this act.

Now, all that was left was to hope that Baek Seol-hee, amidst her confusion, would view Do Ji-hwan in a favorable light.

‘I can finally get some rest now.’

At least he had managed to get a moment of rest, lying on the bed.

-Typically, infidelity leads to one’s downfall when one lie covers another.

A memorable line from a famous lecture on the internet came to mind.

-It’s a complete disaster. How long can a lie last? Your partner isn’t a fool. They’re as clever and observant as you, deceiving themselves because they love you more than you love them.

One deceived oneself because of love, fooling oneself into thinking they were doing no wrong.

Meaning even the rational judgment of an S-tier hero could be paralyzed by love.

So, rest was essential-

Ding.

The Taeguk Watch beeped.

It was Pension Owner, Mr. Jang.

“Hello?”

[Yes, Mr. Do. Your ‘wife’ is on her way up now.]

“......!”

I quickly sat up from the bed.

“Now?”

[Didn’t you schedule her to arrive at this time?]

“Oh, yes, but...”

It was Yumir’s schedule.

He just hadn’t expected Baek Seol-hee to rush here so early in the morning.

“Please let her up for now.”

[...Hmm. Alright. Hang in there.]

Though Mr. Jang’s encouragement didn’t feel encouraging, so I quickly got out of bed and opened the door leading downstairs.

“Excuse me.”

“Oh, yes! Ms. Seol-hee.”

Darn it.

“I’ve been thinking, you see?”

“Yes, go on.”

“...Why are you sweating so profusely?”

Baek Seol-hee tilted her head upon seeing my flustered state. I couldn’t blame her. After our discussion, my obvious discomfort would raise suspicions.

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“...Not that.”

With things as they were.

“Student Yumir has arrived.”

“......Really?”

Baek Seol-hee looked at me with wide eyes. Soon after, the sound of someone entering from downstairs echoed.

Click, click.

Why did the sound of high heels seem so lively? Given that this was Ulleung Island, shoes should be removed at the entrance. Yet, the sound of those high heels was deafening.

“Ms. Seol-hee.”

“Oh, it’s alright. Yumir is just a student from the academy. There’s nothing to worry about.”

“But the thing is.”

She was coming up.

I could feel someone approaching the place up the stairs, and unfortunately, it was towards my bedroom.

“Ms. Seol-hee.”

“Why? Is there something you’re hiding?”

“Student Yumir doesn’t yet know about my situation-”

“Teacher! Mi-reu’s hereee~~~!”

Darn it.

‘Don’t be so rude.’ was the unspoken comment.

“I’m just the type who can’t contain my curiosity. I hope you aren’t offended? Oh, I’m sorry. It’s just that everyone was talking about it.”

Was she getting upset over just that?

“Teacher Do. Were you continuing the counseling with Ms. Baek Seol-hee? Umm, I was under the impression that this was my time. I even made a reservation.”

Yumir was shamelessly brazen.

“No matter if she’s an S-rank, I’d appreciate it if you respected the order.”

It was as if someone had made a reservation at a bank through an app, but then an elderly woman from the next window suddenly sat down, saying, “The seat is empty, so why can’t we talk?”

“I’m sorry. But it’s an important matter.”

Even as she apologized, the way she sought understanding was truly heroic. It felt a bit odd to describe it as ‘heroic’, but for now, I had to sort out the situation.

“Student Yumir. I was discussing my ‘wife’ with Seol-hee.”

She was completely taken aback.

“...Your wife?”

“Yes. My wife. We were talking about her inability to get pregnant.”

“......”

Yumir silently stared at me. She looked as if she was wondering what kind of nonsense this man was spouting. Her eyebrows furrowed as she alternately looked between Baek Seol-hee and me.

“...Hmm.”

I fervently prayed. Hoping that Yumir would pick up on the situation.

“Well, since you’ve told me that much, I won’t make a fuss.”

Yumir’s voice lightened.

“If you’re discussing that, it means you trust Baek Seol-hee enough... and at the same time, she’s someone you can confide in.”

Yumir nonchalantly shrugged as if saying, ‘I understand it all’.

“Then, are the three of us doing this today?”

“Wait, what?”

Baek Seol-hee was flustered. Much like an Asian student was surprised by a Westerner’s social skills, her previously stoic face began to waver with shock.

“Consultation, I mean. Though it’s not the usual kind.”

Yumir glanced at me with a meaningful look.

Judging by her gaze:

‘I’m saving you right now, so you owe me big time.’

Truly, Yumir was the protagonist.

“Phew. I thought that without knowing about your marital status and child issues, Baek Seol-hee was approaching you.”

“What do you mean?”

“You’re hearing this for the first time? It’s okay. It might be a deep thought but look at him. He’s trying hard to cope.”

Even in the most unreasonable situations, those who helped, be it a hero or a protagonist, were also the ones who assisted.

“If Baek Seol-hee decides to help out with our situation, I have no reason to dislike her. It’s really nice to meet you!”

Until a moment ago, Yumir had been distant and sharp, but now she warmly greeted Baek Seol-hee.

“Let’s share our concerns and stories with each other, things we can’t tell others.”

As if sharing a secret in a club where she had joined ‘later’ than the others.

“Oh, by the way, Teacher.”

Yumir approached with a broad smile and looked at me with upturned eyes.

“Did you tell Baek Seol-hee about me?”

“Not yet.”

“I see. In that case.”

Yumir squinted for a moment and then gestured at me as if to signal something.

It felt like:

‘I’m saving you right now.’

“Then, I should share my secret with Baek Seol-hee.”

“A secret?”

“Baek Seol-hee?”

Yumir bowed slightly with a light smile.

“I am Solar Platina.”

Baek Seol-hee was utterly bewildered.