Chapter 20

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 20

Chapter Title: Small Happiness Random Box

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It was morning.

I was working away in a daze when KakaoTalk chimed.

It was from Choi A-young.

I focused on work.

An hour later.

I stopped by the bathroom. Pulled up the Nonghyup app on my phone.

Checked the transaction history.

The prize money from Choi A-young had come through.

I'm getting paid to work. When working, I focus on the job.

I worked diligently. The boss watched such a Jin-seong with satisfaction.

Jin-seong had grown used to being called the boss's slave by now.

Lunchtime rolled around.

"Boss, I need to step out for a bit due to personal business. About an hour."

"Go ahead. You look urgent—take your time."

"Thank you. I'll be as quick as I can."

He'd reported to the boss first.

Jin-seong quickly grabbed lunch at the company. Headed out. Took the bus. He arrived at the bank.

"I won second prize on a lotto ticket. Here to claim it."

"Yes, one moment."

He claimed the prize money.

His account now showed 44.68 million won.

Old balance + lotto second prize + instant scratch-off winnings added up to 52.7 million won.

An insane amount.

'Nice.'

Indescribably satisfying.

'Pay off the loans first.'

He cleared the loans first. Paid them all off.

The loans, which had loomed like a massive mountain range, vanished like a mirage.

Opened a 12 million won fixed deposit.

Jin-seong wired 300,000 won each to his parents' accounts.

Sent 100,000 won each to his cute little siblings' accounts too.

Pocket money.

A small gift.

A pleased smile spread across his face.

Loans paid, savings tucked away, gifts to family. And still 600,000 won left.

'600k for me.'

Happy dilemma.

A hefty 600,000 won.

What to spend it on? What to buy?

'Gotta get some workout clothes for jogging.'

Pineapple too.

'Winter's coming soon. Need cold-weather gear.'

Add chicken breast to the diet.

'Next trip home, load up on treats.'

Earphones would be good. For workouts.

'Maybe some clothes? Mine are all worn out.'

When broke, you make do.

Lived frugally without money.

Now with cash...

Endless wants popped up.

'I'm happy.'

His pleased smile deepened.

Thanks to the gods. All thanks to the gods and Era of Success. Gods are gods, Era of Success is invincible.

'Overwhelming gratitude. I'll live righteously. Work hard. Live without shame.'

On the way back to the office.

Splurged on a peach iced latte.

Suddenly, Jin-seong's eyes narrowed. His happiness plummeted.

Because of Choi A-young's playful KakaoTalk.

Was it the lotto? Or Tekken?

He'd grown rapidly close to Choi A-young.

Her favorability had skyrocketed.

Clocked out. Showered. While drying his hair, he browsed the shop.

The sheer volume of items was dizzying. Even Jin-seong didn't know everything they sold.

'Oh? What's this?'

An eye-catching item popped up.

'Small Happiness Random Box?'

A fun item.

'Intriguing.'

Small happiness, huh?!

What would drop?

'Buy just one.'

He had 9 points to spare.

Spent 3 points.

A blue box the size of a mid-sized cake case appeared.

Jin-seong stopped drying his hair. Opened the box.

100-Point Enhancement Ticket?

What was this?

He checked the item description with a quizzical look.

Way better than expected.

In short...

'Enhance one Stamina Booster dose, get 10 doses' worth.'

Enhance Looks Booster once, get 10x effect.

Minimum 90-point value item.

'Jackpot.'

No sweeter deal.

Just 3 points invested for at least 87-point profit.

To earn 87 points, you'd need two achievements.

'Can't resist.'

6 points left.

Couldn't hold back.

Bought another.

'Gacha go!'

Used the Small Happiness Random Box.

What item was this?

Checked the info.

One word summary.

'Miracle diet item.'

Diets' worst enemy: appetite.

Usually starve, cave to cravings, fail.

Eat more, lose more?!

'Insane. Got a busted item.'

Bad name.

Not small happiness random box.

Big happiness.

Rename to Big Happiness Random Box.

King God Emperor Benefactor Random Box guaranteeing massive joy.

'Time to head out.'

30 minutes to appointed time.

Park Ha-yeon was treating him to dinner.

'Though Ha-yeon nailed it that she's not interested in me...'

Reason for dinner: pure gratitude.

'Excited anyway.'

But anticipation built.

Heart fluttered softly for no reason.

'Let's go.'

Headed to the meetup spot. Shopping bag in hand.

Arrived 20 minutes early. No sign of Park Ha-yeon yet. Watched passersby while waiting.

People's inner thoughts varied wildly.

Beneath the calm exteriors, each carried their own stories.

'Eavesdropping on inner thoughts...'

Teaches two big things.

'One: empathy.'

Everyone has different thoughts, values, tendencies.

Deepened understanding of human nature immensely.

'Two: info.'

Big and small intel flows in.

World news, stock cheers on low rates, real estate trends and predictions, pickup tips, etc.

Snapped out of thought.

When did she arrive?

Park Ha-yeon stood beside him.

But her gaze was sharp.

Seemed like a misunderstanding.

"Hello?"

"Hi. Hello, creepy pig."

"Misunderstanding. Never creepily stared at women's thighs."

Just read inner thoughts.

"Idiot."

To Park Ha-yeon, it seemed Jin-seong confessed the truth.

"But..."

Park Ha-yeon trailed off.

"Did you spray cologne?"

"Why? Weird?"

"No. Smells amazing."

Her head leaned to his shoulder.

Sniffed with her nose.

Jin-seong had sprayed cologne. Not ordinary stuff—he'd never used regular cologne.

A special one.

Came from a Small Happiness Random Box.