Chapter 80
Chapter 80
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 80
Chapter Title: Housewarming Gift That Surprised Everyone
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Today's content didn't end with the cooking showdown. There was still part two to go.
"Alright, shall we get the housewarming started? Thanks for your hard work, judges! Let's all enjoy the housewarming together!"
"Phew, being a judge is tough."
"That was fun! Jae-ho bro!"
"Ahem, Lady Dokgo Hwayeon, I didn't mean to throw shade on purpose..."
I kicked off the housewarming content, judges included.
It wasn't anything extravagant.
Just inviting more people over and showing off the housewarming gifts they brought.
"Excited for the gifts? Not at all. It's not about the price, right? It's the thought that counts."
I said it straight-faced to the chat, even though I didn't mean a word. But for image control, lines like that were necessary.
The guests visibly relaxed at my words. They must've been stressing about the gifts.
Anyway, gift-opening time arrived.
Heyni, An Young, and Dokgo Hwayeon went first.
"Jae-ho oppa! Here's your gift!"
"I brought one too!"
"Mine's arriving soon."
"Thanks, everyone!"
I started with Heyni's gift. It was pretty big—about a meter tall.
I unwrapped it with a grin. Bigger gifts were always better.
And I was right.
Out came a sleek white air purifier.
"Whoa! Jackpot!"
"An air purifier?"
"That thing's gotta be worth hundreds of thousands, right?"
"Starting off too strong, aren't we?"
Everyone was stunned by Heyni's gift. It was pricey.
"Heh! It's Jae-ho oppa's housewarming—of course it has to be this good!"
"Thanks! I'll use it all the time. I'm touched!"
"Really?"
"Yeah! You really got me!"
"Hehe."
I showered Heyni with thanks. Perfect timing too—I didn't have one at home.
💬 Live Chat — Viewer -(dumbfounded tiger emoticon) — Viewer Look at Park Jae-ho loving it lololol — Viewer It's the thought that counts, huh? lololol — Viewer lololol knew it Hilarious lolololol I cleared my throat.
"Ahem, I was just showing proper gratitude for Heyni's thoughtfulness."
Next up: An Young sister's gift.
Surprisingly small.
'Huh?'
Barely palm-sized. I was a little disappointed inside.
'What is it?'
Couldn't show it, though. I kept a straight face and unwrapped it.
My eyes went wide.
"Huh? Isn't this a watch?"
"Don't feel bad. It's not that expensive."
I pulled out the watch and showed it to viewers. Sleek design, looked super premium.
— Viewer -(shocked tiger emoticon) — Viewer Pretty! Jackpot! Isn't that a German brand? Nomos Tangente? Over 2 million won. I gawked at chat. 2 million? Never dreamed of it.
"Sis! Isn't this too expensive?"
"Nah. Compared to how much you've helped me? It's nothing."
"Sis...!"
I put on my touched face. Had no idea she thought of me like that.
— Viewer lololol knew you'd say that More touched than with Heyni's lolololol Ahem! An Young Squad takes over! Jealous? Bring something pricier than An Young! An Young! An Young! An Young! An Young! Chat flipped to An Young in seconds. Luxury watch power.
But then I spotted Dokgo Hwayeon smirking.
'Huh?'
No gift in her hands. Just her.
Her confident vibe said otherwise.
She spoke to the broadcast camera.
"Manager, bring it in."
Random as hell.
Soon after, people filed in carrying something huge.
"Heave-ho!"
"Careful there!"
I knew it instantly.
"A fridge!"
Yup.
Dokgo Hwayeon's gift: a fridge.
Not just any—fancy pink one. Looked top-tier.
I checked chat. Price tags incoming.
— Viewer Boss as expected! How much is that? 12 million won one ㄷㄷ Insane! Over 10 million? ㄷㄷ -(astonished tiger emoticon) I was genuinely shocked.
"Y-You, isn't this too much?"
"It's fine. You've done so much for me too. Helped with content and all."
"Still, this is..."
"Just think of it as me liking you that much. Good?"
"D-Dokgo Hwayeon...!"
I teared up (kinda) at her. 12 million fridge power.
Dokgo Hwayeon beamed triumphantly. Loved seeing me this moved.
— Viewer An Young Squad gg from now on Etkeong Squad takes over! Etkeong! Etkeong! Etkeong! Etkeong! Dokgo Hwayeon! Dokgo Hwayeon! Dokgo Hwayeon! An Young Squad but I admit it. Can't beat that. Heyni Squad vanished lololol Gifts started too pricey. Others looked deflated comparing.
But me, Park Jae-ho.
Not petty like that.
'Right, it's the thought that counts, not price.'
I thought it half-heartedly and moved on.
"Okay, let's see Harini's gift. Wonder how amazing it is?"
"N-No... I didn't know it had to be this expensive..."
"Oh, cute scarf? Winter's almost over, but thanks. I'll use it."
"Th-That's... hing..."
"Pfft, kidding."
I chuckled at Harini and tucked the scarf away.
Dolbalman's next.
"Keyboard?"
"Streamers can never have too many."
"True. Thanks, I'll put it to good use."
Honest? I had plenty. Still, thanked him.
'Gift's a gift.'
Even Jara gave one.
"Housewarming gift."
"Oh! Thanks!"
Jara's was toilet paper rolls. Took it gratefully.
Gifts kept coming. New streamers showed up.
"Kyaa! Jae-ho! This place is massive!"
Haedal first.
Freaked out entering the studio.
Then Rena, Jajang Jajang, Saying-i, Doonggni, etc. Pretty much every streamer connected to me.
All brought gifts. Made for a bountiful housewarming.
"Huh? Honestly, shouldn't Haedal bro gift a car or something?"
"W-Well, Jae-ho... I just moved, money's tight..."
"Pfft, joking."
"Ah! R-Right. Haha!"
Nothing matched Dokgo or An Young. Still satisfied. First time getting this many. Felt good.
"Alright, housewarming time! Try the food, everyone. Made by those three!"
"Whoa! That's Dokgo Hwayeon's?"
"I want An Young's pork stir-fry!"
"Egg rice for me!"
"Hing... O, Omras though..."
After, light drinks and party.
⚙ DONATION ALERT ⚙ [Heyni♥Love donated 1,000,000 won!] "Ah! Chairman! Thank you!"
Raked in donations big time.
Solid housewarming.
'Nice.'
Felt happy.
Hoped it'd last.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ A high-rise conference room.
"Check this video. It'll show Park Jae-ho's true talent."
"Hoo... Impressive."
"Heh...! Incredible!"
Meeting in full swing. A suited man presenting.
Odd part: He was the only one in a suit. Others in martial robes or modified hanbok.
Suit guy continued.
"I've never seen talent like this in Korea. Rare even in China's Nine Great Sects and One Gang or Five Great Families."
All nodded at the screen. Stunned.
Especially: Park Jae-ho absorbing Hanyang Sect's footwork instantly. Mid-fight. Unheard of.
Video ended.
Suit guy pressed on.
"With this talent, Goryeo Sect must recruit him. Only way to surpass Dokgo Family!"
"But I heard he rejected Goryeo Sect?"
"Yes. But not hopeless."
"Hoo, a way?"
"Yes. Not well-known, but Park Jae-ho loves money."
"Hm, money-grubber?"
"Exactly. Win him with big donations."
"Not bad. But he might take the cash and ghost."
"True issue. But friendly ties alone help Goryeo Sect."
Man pulled another video: Park Jae-ho entering a cafe.