Chapter 95
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 95
Chapter Title: Heroic Rescue
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I reported it to the police.
'What do I do now?'
1. Wait obediently for the police.
2. Subdue Teacher Jang Min-hyuk.
Both options felt ambiguous.
Choosing 1 was out of the question because Seo Ye-jin was in too much danger. Who knew what that monster might do before the cops showed up?
But going with 2 risked not having enough evidence to put Jang Min-hyuk behind bars.
'No. Sending Jang Min-hyuk to prison is important, but...'
Jin-seong believed scum like Jang Min-hyuk deserved to be locked away for life, cut off from society forever.
But.
'But protecting Ye-jin from any more harm is a hundred—no, a thousand times more important than throwing Jang Min-hyuk in jail.'
She was such a pitiful girl. So pure and kind, yet burdened with so much pain. Jin-seong just wanted her suffering to end.
'Time to step in.'
He made up his mind. But his body moved even faster than his thoughts. Before he knew it, he'd flung open the front gate and charged inside.
"Stay still!"
From within.
Teacher Jang Min-hyuk's shout rang out.
"Ugh! Ugh!"
Seo Ye-jin thrashed desperately. Her hair was a tangled mess, her school uniform torn in places.
She was half-stripped.
"I said stay still?!"
He was furious. He slapped her cheeks repeatedly. Seo Ye-jin sobbed, collapsing weakly to the floor.
Jang Min-hyuk panted roughly as he tore at her clothes. His hands groped her slender body.
He yanked down her pants.
"Ye-jin, this is all your fault. You're too pretty. Too seductive. You tempted me. Got it?"
He tried to rub his dick between her folds.
"You bastard! Stop it!"
Jin-seong roared in rage.
Jang Min-hyuk jolted in shock. He froze solid.
The crime scene he'd never meant to get caught at had been discovered.
"Die, you piece of shit!"
Jin-seong lunged. His kick slammed into Jang Min-hyuk's side.
Thud-!
"Gahk!"
Jang Min-hyuk let out a agonized scream. He crumpled to the floor, clutching his side.
"Ye-jin? You okay?"
"Sob... sob..."
Jin-seong checked her over. Her face was swollen red, lips busted. Tears like chicken droppings streamed down.
"I'm sorry. I should've acted sooner... helped you right away... I was too late..."
Jin-seong choked on his words.
'It hurts...'
A searing pain erupted from his back.
Instinctively cradling his head, he collapsed limply to the floor.
"You little shit?!"
Jang Min-hyuk huffed savagely, gripping his wooden cane tight.
"Die!"
He swung the cane at the writhing Jin-seong.
Thud-!
Brutally.
Thud-! Thud-!
"Argh! Graaah!"
Jin-seong curled into a ball like a shrimp, protecting his vitals as best he could.
'Fuck... it hurts so bad... Police... when the hell are the police coming?!'
Hurry.
Please.
Desperately.
He just wanted the cops to show up now. The pain was unbearable.
How many hits had it been?
'They're here!'
The front gate burst open. Officers dispatched on the report had arrived.
Jang Min-hyuk, lost in frenzy, brutally assaulting Jin-seong.
"N-no... don't..."
His face drained of color. He staggered back, dropping the wooden club from his hand.
Seo Ye-jin burst into heartbroken sobs.
Jin-seong was hospitalized.
'Thank goodness.'
He let out a sigh of relief.
'Not seriously injured. What a relief.'
Exams showed full-body bruises and contusions—nothing worse. Incredibly lucky; no head trauma or broken bones.
'And Ye-jin made it out safe too.'
And Jang Min-hyuk.
He'd been hauled off by the police. The detective said he'd face charges for raping a minor plus aggravated assault.
That wasn't all.
The Jang Min-hyuk scandal hit the front pages. The shocking case sent all of Korea into an uproar.
"You okay?"
Hong Jae-gu asked worriedly.
"Yeah. I'm fine."
Jin-seong flashed a bright smile.
"Thanks for the help."
"No big deal."
Hong Jae-gu had handled the hospital paperwork.
Jin-seong kept quiet about the injury to avoid worrying everyone.
'Gotta discharge tomorrow.'
Clear a reading achievement for points, buy healing items.
Bruises like these were easy to fix.
'Exhausted. Time for sleep.'
Hospital meds packed a punch. Eyes shut, he was out instantly.
Discharged in the morning. Took a cab home. Jin-seong sat in a chair, focused on reading.
You have acquired 50 points.
Opened the shop. Bought a Minor Healing Potion for 40 points.
Minor Healing Potion
Consuming this treats minor ailments like bruises, contusions, cuts, etc.
Downed the Minor Healing Potion.
The pain vanished.
Torn skin, bruises, swelling—all healed.
'Whew—feels like I can live again.'
All the pain was gone.
Flopped spread-eagle on the bed. Grabbed his phone.
Sent a KakaoTalk to Seo Ye-jin.
[Me: Ye-jin-ah—oppa's discharged lololol. Let's grab dinner later. Text me after school.]
Next, to Park Ha-yeon.
[Me: Ha-yeon-ah—the piggy's heading to workout in 30 mins lolol. Come see my face if you can lolol. Love you, Ha-yeon-ah.]
After Ha-yeon, Choi Ah-young.
[Me: Whoa?! You dumped over 100 million into Gagyo Pharma stock?! Good call. Really good. I see it hitting at least 3x.]
[Me: ㅠㅠ Miss you, Ah-young-ie. Been so sad not seeing you lately. Hope you hit that goal soon. Fighting!]
[Me: Ah-young-ah, love you lolol]
Last, Oh Mi-yeon.
[Me: Wasn't out all night 'cause of some girl. Got prior plans tonight so no dinner, but late-night snacks? Love you, Mi-yeon-ah lolol]
Set the phone down.
Picked up the Wish Fruit.
"Gotta give this to Ye-jin."
He didn't need it himself. Nor did his acquaintances. It seemed perfect for Ye-jin, struggling with selective mutism.
Tossed the Wish Fruit in the blender. Added apple, orange, a bit of honey. Blended thoroughly. Poured the smooth mixture carefully into a bottle.
Stashed it in the fridge.
'Time to hit the gym.'
Checked his condition before heading out.
Sound sleep at the hospital left his mind crystal clear. The potion wiped out all pain. Mental trauma from the assault? Basically zero.
Stepped out.
Walked while texting.
[Seo Ye-jin: You got discharged already? Aren't you supposed to stay a few days? I'm worried.]
[Me: I'm fine. Perfectly healthy lolol. On my way to the gym. I'll treat you to something tasty for dinner.]
Replied to Seo Ye-jin.
[Park Ha-yeon: Got a 2 PM lecture today. We can meet briefly. Hurry over. I'll be waiting. Love you too.]
[Me: Racing there lolol]
Replied to Park Ha-yeon.
[Choi Ah-young: Hehe threw all my assets into Gagyo Pharma. Hope it pays off big this time too~]
[Oh Mi-yeon: Got it. I love you lots too, Jin-seong-ssi. How about drinks at a street food stall tonight?]
Replied to them in order.
Arrived at the gym.
"Welcome."
Park Ha-yeon greeted him warmly.
"Come on in."
Despite the kind smile.
Park Man-bok's inner thoughts were dark.
Sales are dropping...
Things weren't good inside.
'Hmm...'
Jin-seong furrowed his brow.
He didn't like seeing his future father-in-law(?)(?) in distress.
'Focus on the workout first.'
Checked his weight before starting.
Stretched to loosen up his stiff muscles.
Athletic Achievement 148
Reward: 100 points
Hopped on the treadmill.
Walked briskly, then ran fast. Walked, then ran. Repeated every 3 minutes.
Focused on the workout.
"Nice!"
Shouted in triumph.
Flex-!
Pumped his fist.
Finally nailed the 240kg bench press.
Incredible speed. Just the other day it was 230kg, now 240kg.
'Perfect.'
A happy smile spread across his face.
Showered. Sat on the toilet. Opened the shop.
Libido Boost Pills x10
Remaining Points: 11
All-in on Libido Boost Pills with spare points.
Met Seo Ye-jin at the school gate.
The Teacher Jang incident maxed out Seo Ye-jin's favorability.
She no longer saw Jin-seong as a threat. He was precious, someone she was grateful for.
Hitting max favorability unlocked Trust Level.
'Unexpected. Thought it'd be Affection, but Trust Level? Surprising.'
Not disappointed, though.
Seo Ye-jin was a minor. She felt more like a little girl than a woman. Someone to protect and cherish.
[Are you okay?]
[Does it hurt a lot?]
Seo Ye-jin looked up at Jin-seong with worry etched on her face.
"I'm fine."
[Really? You're really okay?]
"I'm totally fine. What about you?"
[Yeah. I'm okay.]
Bought her dinner.
Trust Level: 10
Trust Level shot up big time.
"Here."
Jin-seong pulled 50,000 won from his wallet and handed it over.
"Oh—and take this too."
Handed her the bottle of fruit juice.
Not ordinary juice. Special blend with the Wish Fruit.
[Thank you :)]
Seo Ye-jin studied late into the night.
'Thirsty...'
Her stomach growled too.
Grabbed the bottle from Jin-seong. Unscrewed the cap, sniffed. Fresh, sweet, fragrant.
'Smells delicious.'
Took a sip.
'So good!'
Gulped it down eagerly.
"Tastes amazing..."
A blissful smile formed naturally.
Her heart warmed, cozied up. Mood skyrocketed.
Drained the juice in seconds.
"Yum..."
She wanted more—enough to beg him to make another batch.
No, good enough to drink every day.
Washed the bottle clean.
"Hm...?"
Tilted her head suddenly.
A strange unease crept in.
Something... felt off...?
"What is it...?"
Tilted her head again.
Jump.
Startled half to death. So shocked she dropped the bottle. Her legs buckled, and she sank to the floor.
Jin-seong typed "Bitcoin" into the Google search bar.
"Virtual currency?"