Chapter 595: Veteran
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 595: Veteran
“Whoa, this is insane.”
Having returned home and settled onto the living room sofa, Seo Ye-rin was still scrolling through the Bamboo Forest.
“I can’t believe it changes this much just because Woo-jini is gone for a bit.”
At Seo Ye-rin’s words, Yoo Ah-rin, who was looking at the phone beside her, shook her head in disbelief.
“Even if it didn’t look like he was doing much, he was actually getting everything done. How does it turn into this the moment he steps away for half a day?”
“It’s literally the apocalypse!”
Just as they said, the Bamboo Forest was currently in a state of total anarchy. It was a place filled with nothing but power, authority, and pure madness.
“Wow, everyone is really going wild.”
Seo Ye-rin marveled, clicking her tongue. Watching from the side, Yoo Ah-rin frowned.
“Hey, isn’t that you?”
“…….”
“Are you seriously spamming the board in the middle of all this?”
Yoo Ah-rin tutted as she looked at the post by Anonymous 69.
“I-I mean, everyone else is playing, so I want to play too.”
Her voice grew small, but her fingers were moving rapidly.
“Unbelievable.”
Yoo Ah-rin couldn't help but be impressed as Seo Ye-rin uploaded another one in the blink of an eye.
“You’re totally addicted, aren’t you?”
“It’s a time for everyone to enjoy themselves. It’d be sad if I’m the only one left out. And it’s even worse because Woo-jini isn’t here! I want to be with Woo-jini!”
It hadn't even been days since he left—only a few hours—and she was already making a fuss. Ah-rin wanted to say something, but she didn't, as she also felt a subtle sense of emptiness from his absence.
“Hey, more importantly.”
Feeling a bit embarrassed and shy about that sentiment, Yoo Ah-rin naturally changed the subject. It was something she had been thinking about for a while.
“I know Kim Woo-jin is the admin, but I thought there were two other managers. Why aren't they doing their jobs?”
“……You’re right?”
Seo Ye-rin agreed with Yoo Ah-rin’s sharp observation. Come to think of it, there were two other managers for the Bamboo Forest: the President of Gahyeon University, and the duo of Kim Woo-jin’s stalker, Kwan-young, and the freshman Seo Da-mi.
Kim Woo-jin hadn't just left without a thought; he had trusted the other managers to handle things. With the board in this state, the incompetence of the other managers had to be addressed.
“I mean, how hard is it to be a manager? You just look at a post, block them, and give them a three-day ban. Done.”
“Oh, as expected of a former manager.”
Since she was the former Moderator No. 1, Yoo Ah-rin found the current situation incredibly frustrating. Conversely, it was a moment where they could vaguely realize just how well Kim Woo-jin had been managing the place until now.
“What was her name again? The freshman? The one whose hobby is taking photos of Kim Woo-jin?”
“Seo Da-mi? I think I-seo has her contact info.”
“Hey, Choi I-seo!”
Yoo Ah-rin shouted like a mob boss calling for a lackey. When there was no answer, she called again, and only then did Choi I-seo emerge from the kids' room.
“The kids are sleeping. Speak quietly.”
“Ah, sorry.”
“Heek?! If the kids woke up, Ah-rin, you’re going straight in there to put them back to sleep!”
“They didn't wake up. Why did you call?”
Once Choi I-seo joined them, Yoo Ah-rin got straight to the point.
“It’s about Seo Da-mi. She’s one of the Bamboo Forest managers, but she’s not doing her job.”
“…….”
Choi I-seo had also seen the state of the Bamboo Forest in the car earlier, so she knew the situation was getting worse than expected.
“Sigh, hold on.”
Choi I-seo tapped her phone irritably.
“Ah, I-seo is mad.”
“Ugh, I’m annoyed too. It’s not like the guy went off to do something bad; he went to fulfill his national defense duty. Why should he have to worry about a community board?”
“Oh.”
Yoo Ah-rin’s words perfectly matched Choi I-seo’s feelings.
“Seriously. Common sense dictates that people should let him be at peace at a time like this, right?”
Her husband was out there working hard, and the fact that he might have to worry about other things was something Choi I-seo couldn't just let slide.
Ring.
Ring.
Ring.
The dial tone continued endlessly. Just as she was about to hang up because no one was answering, the call finally connected.
— U-Unni! I’ve been dragged back to my main house! I’ll call you later!
The call cut off immediately.
“Look at that attitude.”
Yoo Ah-rin spoke crossly, but Choi I-seo nodded as if she understood.
“So that’s why she couldn't manage it.”
“Hey, are we just going to let this slide? Even if we’re on a leave of absence, we’re still her seniors.”
“……Boomer-rin.”
Seo Ye-rin muttered from the side. However, Choi I-seo didn't particularly care.
“If she was just neglecting it for no reason, I would’ve scolded her. But it looks like she has a reason.”
She didn't know why Da-mi was in such a rush. But considering Seo Da-mi’s usual behavior, it wouldn't be strange if she was being scolded by her parents or dragged back home. After all, she was a woman who stalked and took illegal photos of a senior in her own department.
“Then the only one left is……”
At Seo Ye-rin’s murmur, the three of them hesitated simultaneously. There was one more manager left. In fact, any student at Gahyeon University would inevitably know his contact information. It was posted right there on the school website.
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
The three fell into a dilemma. It felt a bit much to call the University President right now and demand to know why he wasn't moderating the board. But they also didn't want Kim Woo-jin to get stressed when he eventually charged his phone and checked the Bamboo Forest. He was already having a hard time; how annoying would it be if he had to manage the board on top of that?
“I’ll do it.”
In the end, it was Seo Ye-rin who raised her hand.
“I’m the one who usually acts without thinking anyway, right?”
The other two women nodded, seeing the logic in her surprisingly plausible reasoning.
“Right, Ye-rin, you do it.”
“That’s a good idea.”
“……That kind of hurts my feelings.”
Seo Ye-rin grumbled, not expecting them to agree so readily. She grabbed her phone and was about to go to the website to find the President’s number when—
“Huff! Huff!”
“Your stamina is definitely getting better.”
Choi Jin-ah and Min Ju-hee walked inside. They had just finished exercising in the yard for about an hour.
Yoo Ah-rin’s eyes widened. Come to think of it, hadn't Min Ju-hee been active as Moderator No. 2 under the name Anonymous 7?
“Senior! Please help us for a second!”
At Yoo Ah-rin’s cry, Min Ju-hee approached while wiping her sweat with a towel. After hearing the explanation, Min Ju-hee pulled out her phone without much hesitation.
“I’ve spoken with the President a few times. I’ll call and ask him.”
“Captain Ju!”
“As expected of Ju-hee Unni.”
“Just leave it to her!”
Min Ju-hee let out a small chuckle as she watched the three of them cheer. A moment later, the President of Gahyeon University answered the phone.
— Hello? Ju-hee?
“Ah, hello, President. It’s been a while.”
— Haha, not at all. How have you been lately? I heard it was Nova Security? I heard you got a job there……
A brief conversation about her recent life followed. For the sake of the three anxious women, Min Ju-hee carefully moved straight to the point.
“Um, President. Actually, I’m calling because of the Bamboo Forest.”
— Ah……
“Woo-jin went to the reserve forces training, so the Bamboo Forest isn't being managed well.”
The President had been managing the Bamboo Forest for years. Even if he was reaching retirement age and it was time to step down, as long as he still held the position, he was supposed to do it.
— The thing is, I want to check it too, you know? But ever since my grandson installed a bunch of games, my phone hasn't been working right.
“…….”
— Well, ads keep popping up no matter what I click……
A collective groan escaped the group. After a short sigh, Min Ju-hee asked cautiously.
“If it’s alright, could you give us the Bamboo Forest ID and password? We’ll take care of the management for you.”
— Ah, about that. Actually, I tried to do it on my computer too.
“And?”
— But…… I forgot the ID and password.
“…….”
If you ask elderly people for an ID or password, nine times out of ten, this is the answer you get. The President of Gahyeon University was no exception. In the end, they had to hang up without achieving anything.
“Ah, I feel so bad for Kim Woo-jin.”
“He probably won't have much battery either.”
While Yoo Ah-rin and Choi I-seo lamented and Min Ju-hee pondered,
“Oh?! I think Woo-jini checked the board!”
Seo Ye-rin, who had been constantly refreshing the Bamboo Forest, urgently held out her phone to them.
Every single post uploaded today had vanished from the Bamboo Forest. Furthermore, the board itself had been frozen so that no one could post anything.
And at the very top, there was a single line from the Administrator.
The women stared blankly at the incredibly concise and simple solution.
“……He’s a veteran.”
They were honestly impressed.