Chapter 59
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 59
Chapter Title: Gym Before Everything
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Oh Mi-yeon asked.
"Do you have time for lunch today?"
If he did?
She planned to suggest eating together, at least.
But Jin-seong's response was negative.
"I'm volunteering, so it'll be tough."
"Volunteering?"
"Yeah, heading to the orphanage to help out."
"...You're doing good work. A true gentleman has graced us."
It was clearly praise.
But her tone mixed sarcasm, annoyance, and reluctance, making it feel anything but complimentary.
"What about around 4 or 5 in the afternoon?"
"That'll be tough too."
"Why? Another prior commitment?"
"No. I have to go to the gym."
"Ha?"
Oh Mi-yeon's signature fairy-like smile shattered into pieces.
She furrowed her brow. Bit her lip. Glared sharply.
"Are you messing with me right now? Or do you just hate me?"
"Huh? Messing with you? Hate you? No way. Absolutely not. It's a misunderstanding."
"Liar! Damn it, if this isn't messing with me, then what is it?! Does it make any sense to turn down a meal with a beauty like me because of the gym?!"
Oh Mi-yeon exploded in anger.
The gym over Oh Mi-yeon?
That was impossible. Utterly unthinkable.
No man would ever choose the gym over Oh Mi-yeon.
'This is so unfair.'
Jin-seong scratched his cheek with his index finger.
Messing with her?
Absolutely not. No way in hell. He had zero reason or desire to mess with her.
'Seriously unfair.'
To Jin-seong, the gym was his 'absolute top priority.'
Tired? Still go to the gym.
Want to slack off? Gym first.
Day off work? Gym anyway.
Family = Gym
Sex < Gym
Park Ha-yeon < Gym
Choi Ah-young < Gym
Job < Gym
Of course.
Oh Mi-yeon < Gym
"It's a misunderstanding. The gym is as important to me as family."
"Ha-? Damn! That's bullshit. How can the gym be as important as family?"
"It is for me, at least."
Oh Mi-yeon bit her lip so hard it nearly drew blood. She steadied her ragged breathing and barely calmed her emotions.
"What about tonight? No time then either?"
"Gotta pack while working..."
"Ha-? Tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow's moving day... plus gym... and heading to my parents' in the evening..."
"Day after?"
The day after was tough too.
Moving with family → Gym → Work. All in sequence. Park Ha-yeon or Choi Ah-young might want to meet anytime too.
It was strange.
Inner Thoughts: Total bullshit.
Favorability:55
Her favorability had actually gone up.
From 50 to 55.
Why the hell had it increased?
He read her inner thoughts carefully.
Inner Thoughts: Why the hell is he helping me? Doesn't seem like he's trying to win me over or get in my pants with some shady motive?
Inner Thoughts: Ha? The more I think, the madder I get. No shady motives, so I can't figure out his intentions, which pisses me off even more. Total bullshit!
Inner Thoughts: Still, this bullshit guy's pretty kind. Volunteering and all. Helping me out too.
While peeking at her inner thoughts.
Favorability rose again.
From 55 to 58.
Oh Mi-yeon settled her boiling frustration.
She barely steadied her shaken mentality.
She flashed her usual benevolent, lovely fairy smile.
"Contact me when you have time."
"Got it. I'll make some soon."
"Yeah, definitely. I'll match my schedule."
Oh Mi-yeon pulled out her wallet from her bag.
"And with this."
She took out some bills and handed them over.
"Buy stuff the kids need."
"Sure."
It was 200,000 won.
Thanks to your influence, Oh Mi-yeon has donated.
Oh Mi-yeon's good deeds have increased. You acquire 100 Good Deeds Points.
Good Deeds Points:2,705
He pocketed the 200,000 won.
"Why? Why are you staring like that?"
"Just realizing you're kinder than I thought."
"What? 'Than I thought'? I'm kind by nature!"
"Rarely are the people who call themselves kind actually kind... but whatever, you donated, so I'll believe it."
"Feels like I'm getting unearned praise."
She watched Jin-seong head inside the dorm.
She muttered softly.
"Thank you. You saved my day again today."
The illness of the heart. The deep depression.
It was like a swamp you couldn't escape.
It gradually wore people down.
Drove them mad with suffering.
Favorability:60
Freed from the depression.
Peace settling in her heart.
Her closed heart gradually opening.
He volunteered at the orphanage.
His own 300,000 won + Oh Mi-yeon's 200,000 won = 500,000 won total. He bought what the kids needed.
You acquire 500 Good Deeds Points.
He picked up trash abandoned on the street.
You acquire 1 Good Deeds Point.
You acquire 1 Good Deeds Point.
You acquire 1 Good Deeds Point.
You acquire 1 Good Deeds Point...
He helped an old lady sort her recyclables.
Acquired 100 Good Deeds Points.
Good Deeds Points:3,330
Picked up three more pieces of trash.
Good Deeds Points:3,333
A satisfied smile spread across his face.
'3,333 points.'
Just looking at it filled his belly.
'Time to pack.'
Packing took no time. Less than 30 minutes.
He didn't have much stuff.
Just a few clothes and essentials.
He cleaned until it sparkled.
'Cleaning done.'
Park Ha-yeon was coming tomorrow morning with Park Man-bok's car.
[Piggy, I'll help with the move.]
[I'm strong and drive well.]
He was grateful beyond words.
Thanks to Ha-yeon, no need for a moving service.
Saved money.
He sat at the computer.
Logged into Release World channel.
Video 1.
[Mid Lane Domination Without Wards #Ahri (1)]
[Views: 634]
[Likes: 83]
[Comments: 21]
Video 2.
[No-Item Start Crushes Enemy Syndra #Ahri (2)]
[Views: 462]
[Likes: 77]
[Comments: 14]
Uploaded Video 3.
[Teaching a Toxic Trash-Talker Syndra a Lesson #Ahri (3)]
Checked comments on Video 2.
Amazing. Crushing Syndra with no items.
Movement is insane. Dodging enemy Syndra's Q every time.
Finally found it! My side dish! Cute voice, great gameplay, awesome editing.
Better metrics than day one.
First video only hit 357 views in 24 hours.
Second climbed to 462 in 24 hours.
357 → 462.
A solid +105 gain.
'Keep climbing! Growth go!'
He could do it. He could succeed.
'Gotta check the stock account.'
Opened NH Securities app.
Up until yesterday morning, profit was +7.5 million won.
In just one day, it jumped to +12.05 million.
'Insane.'
Truly insane. Money multiplying like crazy.
Earning in days what took months of factory grind.
'Should I recommend Hail Construction to my contacts?'
He shook his head.
'Nah. Better not. They might lose money because of me.'
Greed knows no bounds.
Invest in Hail → Stock moons → Greed buys more → Can't sell → Stock crashes = massive loss.
He was fine.
He knew the exact sell timing. No losses for him.
But others didn't, so high risk of big losses.
'Best if they sell when I do, but...'
Doubtful.
Handed coffee to Oh Mi-yeon.
Mental Recovery Agent:14/100
You acquire 2,000 Good Deeds Points.
Good Deeds Points:5,333
Park Ha-yeon arrived driving.
Loaded luggage into the SUV Sorento.
'I could've done it alone...'
Park Ha-yeon helped carry the luggage.
'She's slim, but...'
She lifted heavy stuff with ease.
Her brisk personality matched her agile movements.
Loading the trunk took under 5 minutes.
Thanks to Park Ha-yeon's help.
Alone, it'd have taken at least 10.
"That's all?"
"Yeah. That's it."
"You really don't have much."
Of course he didn't.
He'd lived dirt poor.
Until recently, scraping by a month on 150,000 won.
No money for extras, let alone tasty food.
Got in the car.
"You drive well?"
"Yeah. I'm good. You?"
"Don't even have a license."
Only gripped a wheel in KartRider.
No money for a car, let alone license fees.
"Oh? Driving real steady."
"Right?"
Park Ha-yeon drove leisurely. Never sped.
Extremely stable.
Arrived at Happiness Villa. Opened trunk. Carried luggage.
Too bad.
No elevator. Third floor. Room 302.
Had to climb stairs with heavy loads.
'Still.'
Not too tough.
Factory labor + workouts + Era of Success had toughened him up. Plenty of energy.
'Ha-yeon...'
Park Ha-yeon's stamina was top-tier.
Lifted heavy bags effortlessly up the stairs.
'Thanks.'
Should buy her something tasty.
"Done!"
Carried luggage.
Cleaned the room.
Unpacked.
Checked the clock.
Nearly 11 a.m.
Lunchtime soon.
Worked up an appetite.
"What do you wanna eat?"
"Jajangmyeon?"
"Jajang with tangsuyuk?"
"Yes!!"
Jajangmyeon on moving day was the rule.
Ordered delivery.
"Ha-yeon, thanks for helping with the move."
"No biggie. Wasn't hard."
"C'mere."
Jin-seong sat on the mattress.
Park Ha-yeon snuggled into his arms.
Kissed.
Laid her down.
'She helped, so time to repay with full service.'
Pulled off her pants. Panties too. Buried his face between her legs.
Licked devotedly. Kept going until delivery arrived.
Ding-dong!
Knock knock!
"Delivery!"
Delivery came.
Paid. Set the jajangmyeon. But couldn't eat.
More precisely, had to eat the jajangmyeon while it was piping hot and bubbling over.
72 hours passed.
Settling Good Deeds Pouch.
Settlement time at last!
Accrued Good Deeds Points: 5,333.
Your warm heart moved others.
Your moral integrity protected what others cherish.
Your kindness saved someone's day.
Issuing rewards.
300 Points issued.
Happiness Vending Machine (Permanent) issued.
Warm Ring issued.