Chapter 32
Chapter 32
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 32
Chapter Title: A Golden Gift
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During the company dinner, I found myself glancing at the women's status windows from time to time.
The slightest touch of our fingertips would automatically bring them up.
I consciously avoided them.
I would just flick them away without reading the information.
It was because I didn't want to see things like <Special Note: Desperately wants to go to a motel with him right now>.
We were going to be working together for a long time, and seeing something like that would just make things awkward.
I already knew they were all fawning over me because of this ridiculously handsome body and that they held a romantic interest in me.
But I wanted my assumptions to stop right there.
They're my colleagues; I have no desire to know the details.
"Why are you hesitating? Do you have a girlfriend? Yes or no?"
There was no need to hide it.
I think of Jung Hye-na as my girlfriend.
Even if Hye-na said she'd only be my *real* girlfriend if I didn't stray for three years.
But what good would telling the truth do?
You can't trust people to keep their mouths shut.
I knew that our high sales were thanks to this face.
The higher the sales, the more I benefit.
It also brings the day I can get a place for Hye-na and me to live together that much closer.
What if I carelessly revealed Hye-na's existence, and word got out to the customers through someone's loose lips?
And what if sales dropped because of it?
I couldn't stand to see that happen.
It's not like I was going to lead my female colleagues on anyway, so a little lie wouldn't cause any problems.
"...I don't."
"Ooooh! But why did you take so long to answer?"
"Is it because you actually have one, and your conscience is pricking you for lying?"
Shit. What kind of excuse could I make?
When in doubt, I'll just push through with the original Chang-woo's style.
Whether it's the right move or not, I don't know.
I leaned back with maximum arrogance, crossed my arms, and put on a haughty air.
"I was just wondering whether any of them qualified as a 'girlfriend.' It's not like there's only one or two, you see."
"Whoa, a real popular guy."
"Anyway, so you're saying you definitely don't have one, right?"
Gong Ji-hyun asked pressingly, her eyes hazy with drink.
It made me a little uneasy, but I figured it would be fine as long as I kept my walls up.
Gong Ji-hyun was pretty, but next to my Hye-na, she was plain as a squid.
There was absolutely no chance I'd be swayed.
"Yeah. I don't. I told you I don't."
"Yahoo!"
"And I have no intention of getting one."
"What? That's not right!"
"I need money."
"Everyone's like that. And what does that have to do with having a girlfriend?"
"I want to make a lot of money. I need a lot of it. That's why I don't want to waste time on things like dating."
I think I started off sounding something like Lee Chang-woo, but somewhere in the middle, it just went off the rails.
Still, this should be enough.
Gong Ji-hyun, please don't come on to me...
I don't want to have a falling out with the owner because of you.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ The dinner party finally ended around 2 AM.
Lee Chang-woo looked around at his colleagues with concerned eyes.
It was clear at a glance that they were very drunk, and his eyes filled with worry.
Gong Ji-cheol was displeased with the whole situation.
"Chang-woo, you should head home. I'll take care of these girls."
"What? Can you handle it alone, sir?"
"No, it's better if you're not here. If you stay, it'll be a disaster. You have to be at work at 9 tomorrow, so go home and get some rest. Dammit, see if I ever have a company dinner again... These girls."
"But still, I should help you."
"Just go home. That's how you can help me. Quickly, go on."
As Gong Ji-cheol repeatedly urged him, Lee Chang-woo had no choice but to turn away.
Once Lee Chang-woo had completely disappeared.
"Alright, everyone, stop it and let's all go home."
"Ah, Owner, why are you being like this?"
"That's so mean. Really."
"You think I can't tell you're just pretending to be drunk? Go home. If you're late tomorrow, you're in for it."
The part-timers, who had sobered up as if they'd never been drunk, started to grumble.
Gong Ji-hyun grumbled the loudest.
"Seriously, having an older brother is no help at all in life."
"The one sister I have is trying to ruin the treasured employee her brother cherishes, so what's there to like? Just don't come to the cafe anymore."
"Ah, no way. I'm going to keep coming."
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ On my way home, I got a notification from my banking app.
My heart sank, wondering if it was another deposit from one of the women.
But the sender was the owner.
What's this?
Curious, I opened the banking app and was so surprised I almost dropped the gift bag.
[Sender: Gong Ji-cheol]
[Deposit Amount: 10,000,000 Won]
[Balance: 27,601,620 Won]
I immediately sent him a message.
[Me] Sir, what is this?
[The Owner] Your cut for today, lol. I made sure to take my 60% this time.
[Me] So we made 25 million in revenue today?
[The Owner] A rough calculation puts it around there.
[The Owner] Ah, but I'll only be paying you like this until today.
[The Owner] Starting tomorrow, I'll calculate it at the end of the month and give it to you as a monthly salary.
[The Owner] But if you need money in the middle of the month, don't hesitate to ask. I can settle up with you early.
Thank you, sir.
Wow, a man like this should be a professor. To think he's just running a business.
This is a great misfortune for the academic world of South Korea.
[Me] Thank you. I'll pledge my loyalty.
[The Owner] And I have a favor to ask.
[Me] Yes, yes.
[The Owner] If my sister Ji-hyun ever makes a move on you, don't worry about me and just shut her down coldly.
[The Owner] You can make her cry or even hit her.
[The Owner] If you ever feel uncomfortable because of Ji-hyun, you must tell me.
[The Owner] I'm only using her for now because I'm short-staffed.
[The Owner] But if she makes my Chang-woo uncomfortable even once, I'll kick her out immediately.
[Me] I'll handle it well myself.
[The Owner] I trust you.
[The Owner] Don't you dare quit. Let's work together for a long time.
[Me] I've already gotten a taste for the money.
[The Owner] haha See you later. If you're tired, you can come in a little late, just let me know beforehand.
[Me] I'll be there on time. I have plenty of stamina.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ I'm on my way to Jung Hye-na's workplace right now.
She's still pulling an all-nighter.
It's past 2 AM, isn't it a bit much to not let her go home yet?
Shit.
A shitty thought popped into my head.
What if her boss has a thing for my Hye-na and is deliberately making only her work overtime?
[Me] Working?
[Jung Hye-na] Yes....ㅠㅠ!
[Jung Hye-na] We're taking turns napping for an hour or two while working....!
[Jung Hye-na] At least I'm the one who started most recently.
[Jung Hye-na] The section chief hasn't been home in over 50 hours....
I guess I misjudged her boss, whom I've never even met.
But just imagine your girlfriend, someone like Hye-na, working overtime at a small studio run by a YouTuber of marriageable age.
Anyone would be anxious.
[Me] Could you maybe say you're going to the sauna for a bit and come out? Even for 30 minutes?
[Jung Hye-na] I can! Should I leave now?
[Me] I'll get a room nearby and contact you. Come out then.
[Jung Hye-na] ㅠㅠ.... ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
She's using the crying emoticon because she's embarrassed.
I picked a motel as close to the studio as possible, but in a location that wasn't visible from her building.
I sent her the location and room number via message.
A short while later, the doorbell rang.
When I opened the door, Jung Hye-na was wearing a hat and a mask, looking up at me with a flushed face.
"I, I probably smell a little. I've been sitting in a chair all day... I couldn't shower and come out."
"You said you were going to the sauna, so of course you couldn't shower. I haven't showered either, so let's wash up together. How long can you stay?"
"I can stay for up to an hour."
"Wait a second. I have something for you."
"What is it?"
"A present."
I took the gift out of the shopping bag.
It was an adorable turtle-shaped piggy bank, about the size of two adult fists put together.
A common, openable piggy bank for children that you could buy for 10,000 won.
"It's cute. Thank you so much."
"It's just a cheap piggy bank, why are you so thankful?"
"Still, it's from you, Oppa. And it's so cute."
"Do you know why it's a turtle piggy bank and not a pig one?"
"Why?"
I grinned slyly and rubbed the turtle's head against Jung Hye-na's crotch.
Jung Hye-na let out a small shriek and giggled.
"Aish, Oppa. You're so lewd. Is that what you meant?"
"Kekek. Actually, the piggy bank is just the wrapping. The real gift is inside. Open it."
"A real gift?"
Jung Hye-na looked surprised, then carefully opened the turtle's back.
I really hope she likes the real gift I put inside.
I had spent the entire 15 million won incentive I received this morning from yesterday's sales to buy it.
After seeing the contents, Jung Hye-na looked at me, bewildered.
"O-Oppa. Is this gold?"
"Yep. They're gold bars guaranteed by the Korea Gold Exchange, 99.99% pure. One 100g bar and three 10g bars. A total of 130g."
"Th-then how much is all this?"
"The gold itself was 13 million won, but with taxes and fees, it came to about 15 million. It's a gift."
I thought she might not accept it if I gave her cash, and for a first gift, I wanted it to be something tangible.
Buying luxury goods felt impractical.
And it's not like Hye-na is fond of that kind of thing.
If it had been two or three million, I might have splurged on a luxury item.
But with 15 million won, I wanted to give a gift with more practical value.
Something that was beautiful to look at, something she could keep forever.
Something that wouldn't lose its value over time.
That turned out to be gold.
"Oppa..."
Tears welled up in Jung Hye-na's eyes.
She's moved, right? I picked a good gift, right?
My professor did say that there's no woman who dislikes gold.
"How could you give something so expensive to someone like me?"
"I wanted to give my entire first paycheck to you. Though, I guess it's more like a day's wage."
"Oppaaaa."
Jung Hye-na put down the turtle piggy bank and threw herself into my arms.
My stiffly erect dick poked her in the lower abdomen.
"Hye-na, can't we continue our conversation after we've... merged?"
"I'll go wash up."
"We can just go wash up together."
In an instant, we were naked, holding each other as we entered the bathroom.
The moment the shower was on, I entered her from behind.
Under the pouring water, we kissed endlessly and ground our bodies together.
I came a total of five times in that hour.
I only thrusted for the first and last times.
For the other three times, Jung Hye-na used her mouth and hands, and I only put it inside her pussy right when I was about to come.
After a thorough shower, a refreshed Jung Hye-na returned to her company.
And I returned home with the gift.
It was too expensive for Hye-na to take to her office.