Chapter 82

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 82

Chapter Title: Recruiting a Partner

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Jin-seong sprawled out on the mattress.

"Hooah... I'm so beat...."

It wasn't a joke—he was seriously exhausted.

He'd partied hard all night at Choi A-young's place. He'd cum a whopping four times: once in her mouth, once on her face, and twice in her pussy.

In the morning, he'd gone for a walk with Choi A-young. Then he'd hit the gym in the late morning for an intense workout, pushing harder than usual.

After eating, he'd stopped by a motel. He'd tumbled passionately with Park Ha-yeon. He'd planned to cum just twice, but ended up at three.

A total of seven times.

It felt like his bones were melting. Like all his yang energy had been sucked dry. His body felt heavy, his back ached, and his dick was sore as hell.

'Damn... I need a little rest.'

He was fucking wiped.

He closed his eyes gently. Reading achievements and all that could wait—he needed sleep first. He was so tired his balls were trembling.

He took a short nap.

'Feels like I'm alive again.'

He let out a big yawn.

He'd slept about three hours. He felt human again. His mind and stamina had recovered somewhat. He picked up his phone.

He checked his missed calls.

He checked his piled-up KakaoTalk messages.

[Choi A-young: Oppa oppa! Jackpot! KSO Co., Ltd. went up again today!!]

[Choi A-young: Up 2.8x. 20 million won turned into 56 million!!]

[Choi A-young: So sweet lololol Really too happy kekekeke]

[Choi A-young: Oppa sleeping? Were you tired from how intense last night was?]

[Me: Yeah. Passed out from exhaustion.]

[Me: 2.8x rise? Lmao so sweet, insanely sweet kekeke Suddenly super happy kekeke]

[Choi A-young: Right! >_< So so sweet kekeke So so good hehehee Happiness overload! kekeke]

[Choi A-young: But when are you planning to sell? Community reactions say it might be good to sell soon?]

[Me: Not yet. No plans to sell for a while. Looks like it'll go higher to me. Thinking of dumping at around 4x.]

[Me: Minimum 3.5x to max 4.5x for sell orders. Got something to tell you when I sell the stocks.]

[Choi A-young: Yes! >_< Got it!!]

[Choi A-young: Your girl trusts and waits only for Yoo Knight-nim!!]

[Choi A-young: Oppa, wanna come play at A-young's?]

[Choi A-young: If you come, A-young will give you a blowjob.]

[Me: Sorry. Busy. Gotta read. Work too. Let's meet at dawn.]

Choi A-young pouted. ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠She whined about missing him. He soothed her gently. Jin-seong wanted to go too, but he had a ton to do.

Next, he checked Yi Myeong-ho's KakaoTalk.

[Yi Myeong-ho: Did you sell the stock by any chance?]

[Yi Myeong-ho: Damn;; I sold and now it's shooting up;; ㅠㅠ]

[Me: No? Haven't sold yet. Feels like it'll keep rising.]

[Me: Myeong-ho hyung. No thoughts on buying back in? Think you could still make bank if you rebuy.]

[Yi Myeong-ho: Nah lol;; Too high now, scary to touch. Satisfied with the 2x gain.]

Jin-seong gave up persuading him.

Persuading others was incredibly tough. Especially Yi Myeong-ho, who was smarter than him—made it even harder.

'Gotta tip him off next time I get good info.'

[Park Ha-yeon: Babe!!]

[Park Ha-yeon: Wanna meet tonight for soju?]

[Me: Really sorry ㅠㅠ Got work tonight ㅠㅠ]

[Me: Super busy ㅠ Let's workout morning tomorrow then date.]

[Park Ha-yeon: No. Don't be sorry. Can't help being busy.]

[Park Ha-yeon: Let's date tomorrow when we're both free lol]

[Me: Thanks for understanding.]

[Me: Ha-yeon must be an angel. Pretty, kind, sweet, understanding. ^__^]

[Park Ha-yeon: kekeke Dummy]

[Park Ha-yeon: kekeke Fr]

[Me: Ha-yeon~ Angel~ Wanna hit the adult store tomorrow?]

[Park Ha-yeon: Why there?]

[Park Ha-yeon: Embarrassing;;]

[Me: Let's go together. Wanna check it out.]

[Me: Would love if you came with.]

He coaxed Park Ha-yeon sweetly.

[Park Ha-yeon: ... Okay.]

She finally gave in.

"Phew-."

Jin-seong sighed.

"One body... limited time and stamina... so much to do... so much I wanna do...."

He wanted to leisurely enjoy reading.

Party wild all night at Choi A-young's. Date with Park Ha-yeon.

Spend sweet time with Oh Mi-yeon. Chat with Yi Myeong-ho.

But impossible. Too much on his plate.

'Regrettable.'

Wish he had two bodies.

Last KakaoTalk.

[Hong Jae-gu: Jin-seong-ah, hyung quit his job.]

[Hong Jae-gu: Busy?]

Hmm? Quit his job?

'Unexpected.'

Hong Jae-gu was obsessed with Inbang but incredibly diligent.

Not the type to quit without reason.

'Curious.'

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Why'd he quit?

Curiosity got him—he called.

"Jae-gu hyung. You quit your job?"

- Yeah. Quit.

"Why? Something happen?"

- Legs bothering me, so I quit.

"Legs?"

He heard the full story.

Hong Jae-gu quit because of his legs. Job required standing all day and lifting heavy stuff, but sadly, his legs couldn't handle it.

- Tried to tough it out, no, had to, but just couldn't anymore.

"Damn...."

- Sigh... Gave up hobbies too. Gotta be healthy to watch Inbang, earn to donate.

"Found a new job?"

- No. Haven't yet.

They talked for a while. Hong Jae-gu worried a bad leg would make decent jobs impossible.

Jin-seong stroked his chin. Fell deep in thought. After pondering hard, he spoke.

"Jae-gu hyung."

- Yeah?

"Ever thought about making YouTube videos?"

- Huh?

"If you're free, wanna make videos with me?"

Jin-seong proposed.

"Pay won't be stingy."

- How much?

"How much you want?"

- At least 2.5 million a month, right?

"2.8 million a month plus bonuses. Sound good?"

- Deal. I'm in. For sure. I'll work my ass off.

Hong Jae-gu's voice brightened.

Jin-seong had five main reasons for offering.

1. Hong Jae-gu was hardworking and honest.

2. He knew video production and editing.

3. Inbang expert. Would help a lot.

4. Bad legs make good jobs hard.

5. Jin-seong was swamped. Desperately needed help.

'Jae-gu hyung ain't top talent... but reliable... good things are good, let's help each other.'

World of mutual aid.

'Don't really need to pay 2.8 mil or bonuses... but don't wanna be stingy.'

World's stingy. Brutally cold. Ruthless.

But he didn't have to be. Didn't want to.

Could live generously and still thrive. Even very generously.

- Meet tonight? Drinks after ages?

"No. Come to my place. Let's make videos."

- Okay. Will do. Stopping by hospital first.

"Take it slow."

Hung up.

'Water the Wish Tree....'

He watered the Wish Tree with earnest wishes.

The Wish Tree had grown about three times bigger than before.

Branches stretched long, leaves bloomed vibrantly.

'Oh?! Fruit?!'

A green fruit formed on a branch.

What kind would it be?

What item could he harvest?

'Exciting.'

Wish the fruit ripened soon.

He read.

Jin-seong was reading the autobiography of the late Lee Byung-chul.

'Definitely.'

Focus and endurance improved. Speed-reading clicked. Comprehension easier. Knowledge accumulated in his mind.

'Nice.'

Above all, the act of reading felt good.

Lately, reading was Jin-seong's greatest joy. Highest satisfaction. Reading > Workout > Sex.

'Reading achievement points are sweet too.'

130 points daily. Workout 100, reading 30.

Ding-dong-!

Doorbell. Hong Jae-gu.

"Jae-gu hyung. You watch ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Lilith streams?"

"Used to a lot. Cut Inbang lately, so no."

"Lilith World?"

Lilith World was Choi A-young's YouTube channel.

"Watched that a ton too. Cut it lately."

"Your job's two main things: Manage Lilith streams. Produce and manage Lilith World videos."

Base 2.8 million won. 10% of Lilith World pure profit.

Hong Jae-gu's face lit up.

Hong Jae-gu was just grateful. Like drowning and a lifeline from heaven.

"Thanks. I'll work hard. Nice doing business."

"Yeah. Thanks too. Please take care of me."

Handshake. Warm smiles.

They talked broadcasting for a while.

'Need an office nearby.'

'New video types.'

'1.5x upload speed.'

'Work starts 6 PM. Ends 2 AM.'

KSO Co., Ltd.'s stock skyrocketed.

Jackpot exploded. He was rich.