Chapter 20
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 20
Chapter Title: This Is Your Future
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This is your future.
Sergio Pepe with a rough tackle steals the ball from Barcelona's forward Marco Torres. Pepe passes the ball straight to Luis García.
Luis García receives the pass and shakes off Barcelona's pressure with incredible ease.
Notice how unique Luis García's dribbling rhythm is? That's probably why opponents struggle against him.
Yes, it's incredibly distinctive. Oh! Luis García passes to South Korea's pride, Jesus Joo!
A smooth first touch secures possession perfectly. His first touch is just mesmerizing every time.
Does this guy have eyes in the back of his head?! He effortlessly dodges Antoine Dembélé's rough tackle from behind!
Jesus Joo sprints into the open space!
He fakes out Gabriel with just a body feint and keeps charging forward!
So fast! Jesus Joo blows past center-back José Gayà with pure acceleration! Spots the rushing keeper and chips it lightly... Goooal!! Jesus Joo bags a brace in El Clásico!!
What a goal! A showcase of Real Madrid's class, from Sergio Pepe's strong defending, Luis García's pressure-breaking forward pass, and Jesus Joo's storming dribble capped with a fantastic finish.
Ironically, two players who joined Real Madrid from Barcelona this winter transfer window are causing all the trouble.
Yes... Jesus Joo? Where's he heading now?
Uh... Jesus Joo is doing Messi's shirt ceremony from the Santiago Bernabéu final goal right in front of Barcelona's home fans.
Whoa... the fans are brutal.
Anyway, Jesus bro's got that killer instinct. Eyes don't even twitch.
And now his signature celebration.
Jesus Joo figures there's no need to provoke the home fans further.
As the controversial moment aired, the caster and commentator were at a loss for words for a moment.
Uh... Please forgive any uneven commentary just now.
LOL flipping them off
Jesus Joo you madman
Yes. Referee Pedro Viana shows Jesus Joo a red card.
After receiving a red card from referee Pedro Viana for this match, as I headed to the touchline...
Luis García, Barcelona's former third captain, approached me, patted my shoulder, and offered some comfort.
"That was awesome, Jesus."
"No big deal."
He must have overheard those scum's words. I shrugged it off like it was nothing, and Luis chuckled quietly before heading back to the pitch.
After Luis left for the pitch, I stepped off the touchline with a dejected expression. Seeing my face, Manager Valverde quietly patted my shoulder.
"Jesus, we've requested police protection. Head back to the team quarters first."
He ordered me to clock out early.
Ahh. This is the acting skill of a regressor.
Sweet.
Match end.
Real Madrid 2 : 0 Barcelona
Goals: Jesus Joo (15', 74')
For safety reasons, post-match interviews were canceled. The Blancos left Camp Nou cautiously under police escort.
The managers' interviews were conducted separately via video call.
Barcelona manager José Sierra: "Short of shooting him, I can't think of any way to stop that kid (Jesus)."
On Jesus provoking Barcelona fans: "Just paying them back for what they said to me."
Real Madrid manager Valverde: "Jesus gentlemanly punished the scum."
Luis García: "As someone who heard those words, I'm ashamed I ever wore Blaugrana."
Real Madrid: "We support Jesus and will protect him."
What happened at Camp Nou? Spanish Royal Football Federation steps in amid growing controversy.
Spanish Royal Football Federation (RFEF) hands Barcelona 3 home games without fans, permanent stadium ban and fines for the offending spectators.
The RFEF, after investigation, imposed a severe penalty on Barcelona: three home matches without spectators.
At Jesus Joo's request, the offensive remarks were not disclosed, but the federation acknowledged severe human rights violations and announced permanent stadium bans and fines for the culprits.
Meanwhile, Jesus Joo received a €10,000 fine and a one-match suspension for the obscene gesture.
Real Madrid announced plans for an extended break, concerned about the young player's mental health after hearing potentially traumatic remarks.
Bad Barcelona guys!
Jesus, you sure you're okay?
Noona, I'm really fine lol ;;
I can't stand it! Noona's coming to Spain right now!
If noona comes, I won't let you go back to Korea?
(vω)(ωv) What's that? Are you proposing right now?
(❛︵❛) So noona was planning to come and then leave again?
Keep teasing noona and you're in trouble!(૭ ఠ༬ఠ)૭
Not teasing, no joke. If you're coming to Spain, bring Grandmother too.
......
She seemed to realize I was serious from my last message. Noona didn't reply for a long while.
Figuring she'd need time to think, as I set my smartphone down on the table...
It vibrated.
(Photo) (Photo)
The photos she sent showed the departure time for a direct flight to Barcelona.
Looking at them, I thought...
...Why Barcelona of all places?
Noona, why Barcelona?
No direct to Madrid (╯︵╰,)
Sorry noona, but it's risky for me to go to Barcelona. Can you book a connecting flight from there to Madrid?
Already booked! (Photo)(Photo)
I'll pick you up that day! Love you♡
Yup! Love you too♡ See you next week, Jesus!(๑•́ ω •̀๑)
After Yu-na noona decided to come to Spain, I discussed her contract with her agency with hyung Doo-sik.
"Hyung, any update on Yu-na noona's contract termination?"
"I mentioned it to their CEO, and he asked what I thought about her running a YouTube channel? If she wants to be a YouTuber, they'd pivot to MCN business."
Since it wasn't my call alone, I immediately messaged Yu-na for her opinion.
YouTube? Can I still sing then?
Of course! After the season, go back to Korea, drop an album, and do activities!
Hehe... You don't have to go that far, Jesus. You've been working hard through the season, you need rest! Singing to subscribers on YouTube is plenty.
I showed hyung Doo-sik the chat with Yu-na, bragging.
"This is my girl? Jealous, hyung?"
In response, hyung showed me his chat with his wife. For context, hyung successfully reconciled and his wife and kid were now in Spain.
Come home early day after tomorrow. Lots of housework.
No, gotta pick up sis-in-law day after tomorrow?
No funny business^^ Barajas to Jesus's place is under 30 min^^ Be late and you're dead^^?
Got it... Coming quick.
"This is your future."
Madrid Barajas International Airport.
I was startled seeing Yu-na noona.
"Jesus!"
Her chest size was dramatically different from our video call last week.
It'd only been a week since the call, so not surgery.
Conclusion: one option.
Noona padded up.
"Grandson-in-law!"
I quickly hid my surprise at Grandmother's greeting and exchanged bows with her beaming behind Yu-na noona.
"Hello! First time meeting, Grandmother. I'm Jesus Joo, the soccer player who's gonna be Yu-na's husband!"
"Yes! So handsome and tall? And no 'Grandmother' formality! Just call me Grandma."
"Haha, thank you. Grandma, Yu-na noona must be a beauty 'cause she takes after you."
After greeting Grandma, I tightly hugged Yu-na noona, who'd been striking sexy poses.
"How's noona look today? Sexy?"
"Noona, I prefer the cute version."
Pat pat—
"Tch! I'm noona, huh? Don't pat my head."
Grandma watched us flirt and chuckled heartily.
"So cute."
While Grandma laughed, hyung Doo-sik approached and greeted.
"Hello. I'm Kim Doo-sik, Jesus's close hyung and agent."
"Oh my, take good care of our grandson-in-law."
"Hello. Song Yu-na here!"
"Let's head to Jesus's place first."
We rode in hyung's car to the mansion President Nuñez gifted me (not yet official).
"What is this!"
"Whoa— huge! Jesus, this is massive!"
Hyung Doo-sik gave a sad greeting to the shocked Grandma and Yu-na noona.
"I have errands at home. I'll head out."
"Drive safe, hyung. Say hi to sis-in-law."
"Thank you, Agent sir."
"Uncle, thanks!"
Vroom—
I prayed for hyung Doo-sik heading home with teary eyes.
Sis-in-law, Doo-sik hyung just left.
Young master, always thankful ^^
That evening, after touring the house, we went to a nearby restaurant for a simple meal with Grandma and Yu-na noona.
"Delicious."
As I went to pay, the owner cautiously approached for an autograph.
"Jesus, if it's not too much trouble, could I get a signature?"
I nodded readily, signed, but when she refused payment, I shook my head and paid anyway.
"Thanks, we'll come again."
Heading out, I noticed Yu-na's odd expression.
"Huh? Noona, was the food not good?"
"N-no! It was great!"
"Yeah?"
"I ate too much!"
"Then let's stroll the city slowly to digest."
I nodded and we walked home leisurely.
And that night.
Out of respect for Grandma's sharp eyes, I tried giving them separate rooms, but got an earful instead.
"What! If you're marrying, sleep together starting tonight! That's how bonds form!"
Praise Grandma!
Thus, the soon-to-be couple's space was sanctified.
Trauma from the previous loop kept me hesitating to initiate, but as I fidgeted...
Yu-na noona slipped into my arms and whispered.
"Jesus. It's a safe day for me today. Wanna?"