Chapter 70
Chapter 70
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 70
Chapter Title: Hotel and Doenjang Jjigae
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Baek Seol, who had now become family and my other half.
"How should I kill you? You cockroach bastards."
"You crazy bitch, you'll regret running your mouth like that."
It was then that the man's companions, who had been keeping their distance, snickered and started closing in.
"Miss."
"Oh, Grandpa."
—Click.
The swarthy grandpa had approached unnoticed, and a faint metallic scrape reached my sensitive ears along with his call.
The gang froze for a moment, halting their movements.
"If you're short on breathing holes, why bother talking?"
Looking closely, I saw the grandpa pressing a gun barrel into the man's side, hidden from passing pedestrians.
"C-Calm down. It was just a light joke."
The guy in front of me had also noticed the metal against his body; his face paled as he checked it out.
Meanwhile, a swarm of black-suited men rushed in.
"Miss, what should we do with them?"
"Huh?"
"If you wish, we'll carve some nice tombstones for their graves."
The thugs' faces grew paler by the second as the conversation in English was clearly meant for them to hear.
"Uh... but who are these guys?"
"They're your dedicated security detail, miss."
The hulking suits who had swarmed in must be the security team Grandpa called.
"We look forward to working with you, miss."
"Yeah, same here."
Even amid all this, the thug-like punk was trembling from the gun shoved in his face.
"Hey, idiot."
"......"
"Cat got your tongue? Want me to punch a hole in it?"
"Me? Y-Yeah. Go ahead since I'm listening."
His ashen face was pitiful enough that I almost felt bad.
"Want a bullet hole or just one punch from me to end it?"
"Huh?"
"What, did your buddy shove his dick in your ear? One punch each from me, and we're square."
The man glanced at his friends before nodding.
"You'll really let it end without any backlash?"
"Obviously, dumbass. You guys all agree, right?"
Bullet or fist—it wasn't much of a choice from their position.
"Fine, one at a time. And snort your own damn drugs, assholes. Not stopping you."
The guy's eyes fixed on my fist. He clearly thought a skinny thing like me couldn't hurt much.
"Fuckin' punks. Back in the day, this was the cure for meddlers ruining lives."
I clenched my fist to sock him, but someone stepped in.
"Miss, hitting trash like them will just hurt your wrist. We'll handle it cleanly."
The blocker was so massive he blocked my view. Definitely the security chief—half again as big as the other guards.
"Whoa, you're huge. I'm fine, so step aside."
My neck ached tilting up; I felt like I was talking to his belt.
"Sigh— You shouldn't have touched Baek Seol. Koreans protect family, even if it kills us."
"Miss, we'll finish them off, so go easy if you must. You'll really hurt your wrist."
"Ugh, fine."
I clenched and unclenched my dainty white fist—which looked cute next to the guards—and the chief reluctantly stepped aside.
Even in this mess, one thug forced a grin, lips twisting unnaturally.
How long could he keep smiling?
Hoo.
Crunch.
As I pulled my fist back, I heard my muscles contracting in my mind.
My left foot instinctively stomped forward hard.
—Boom.
I twisted my rewound waist and thrust my fist full force into his gut.
—Pwaang!
Like a drum burst, the thug flew into the air before crashing down, convulsing white-eyed like he'd been tased.
If I hadn't instinctively pulled the punch at impact, his gut would've burst.
"Phew— If I'd gone full strength, I'd have pickled one."
The guards gawked at the flying thug and me, while the gang finally showed terror.
"You're next. You junkie fuck, come here first. I got goddamn good ears, shithead. Feed me somethin' good?"
"Miss, there are eyes watching."
The swarthy grandpa calmed my rampage.
"Grandpa, these fuckers tried to drug me and throw me in bed."
The grandpa's always kind face darkened as he heard me out. He'd rushed over without knowing the full story.
"They even talked about roasting and eating Baek Seol."
His eyes, especially fond of Baek Seol, narrowed sharply.
"Miss, we'll handle this, so shall we head inside now?"
"Yeah."
I tattled like a kid to Grandpa Kamare and walked toward the parked car.
The guards swarmed after me. Way too intimidating.
"Did you train in kung fu or something, miss?"
Turning to the voice beside me mid-walk, I saw the presumed chief.
"I'm not Chinese."
"No, I meant— sorry."
Even pulling back, the guy's body had lifted off. Unreal punch—who wouldn't question it?
But giant dude fawning like that? Bizarre.
"Kidding. So what happens to those guys?"
Glancing back, I saw furious Grandpa Kamare and the remaining guards.
"They won't die, but their lives'll suck from now on. We'll handle legally first—strip 'em of drugs and all."
If legal was "first," I didn't wanna know what came after.
The hotel we reached by car was jaw-droppingly luxurious.
"Miss, press this if you're ever in danger."
The guard handed me a bracelet.
"Press this?"
"Yes, the button on the side—we'll respond immediately."
"Oh, got it. Thanks."
"No problem. Have a good night."
The guards shut the door as I entered, revealing the lavish room.
Instead of awe, I just wanted to show viewers ASAP. Guess I'm a full streamer now.
Han Ga-eul has started broadcasting 💬 Live Chat — Viewer Boss!!!!!!! — Viewer Why are you coming on so late!!! "Hey, my babies. Had fun without me?"
— Viewer Mega Punch dude prolly keeled over from high blood pressure lololol — Viewer Urp, dinner's all digested — Viewer Back at the dorm? "Yep. Check this out, guys—the bathroom's bigger than all my rooms at home combined."
The hotel room was so flashy it dazzled, complete with a bathtub right in the bedroom.
— Viewer Whoa insane lol how much is this place — Viewer Gonna cost a fortune "What kinda hotel is this? They've thrown money at everything."
I was yapping to viewers, showing off the room, when the doorbell rang outside.
— Viewer Who's that? "Security guy?"
— Viewer Security too? lol — Viewer Real miss now lol Opening the door revealed a hotel staffer.
"Excuse me."
He set the food from the serving cart on the table and left gracefully.
"Guess Grandpa ordered this so I can rest."
— Viewer Damn plating looks high-class — Viewer These guys do art, not food The spread was all greasy meats—even the veggies were stir-fried in oil.
"Ah... more meat? I'm craving spicy doenjang jjigae."
— Viewer How do you see that presentation and crave doenjang jjigae? — Viewer Classic when abroad lol "Keep shoving steaks down your throat and you'll shit oil instead of tears. Good once or twice."
— Viewer Jjarang! ⭐ Superchat $8,500 — Red Parade Head chef grilled that himself—Boss hates meat? "Chulbong's here? Dude, can I go back to Korea?"
— Viewer Welcome Chulbong lol — Viewer Boss giving weird nicknames again lol — Viewer Highborn Chulbong, what kinda mess is this granny? — Viewer Jjarang! ⭐ Superchat $8,500 — Red Parade Party tomorrow plz no ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ "Dumbass, joking."
Half-truth, half-joke honestly. Luxury's fun once or twice, but lifelong commoner me felt like I was wearing ill-fitting clothes.
"Thanks for the wish ticket and all this pampering, but plain suits me better."
— Viewer Fun to watch but everything's too shiny, hurts eyes "Morning cigar with stupid-expensive wine, plane like a hotel room, security, dinner at overpriced hotel. Who do I think I am?"
Venting the nagging frustration lightened my chest a bit.
— Viewer Jjarang! ⭐ Superchat $8,500 — Red Parade Doenjang jjigae for breakfast tomorrow lol "Was gonna head home, but Chulbong's making doenjang jjigae, so nah."
— Viewer lololol insane — Viewer Jealous, give me a nickname too — Viewer Damn UAE mega hotel morning doenjang jjigae? Can't pass "Boil stock with one green chili, fish out anchovies and chili after."
— Viewer Flavor master Hansensei lololol — Viewer Hate anchovies floating in stock too lol — Viewer Jjarang! ⭐ Superchat $8,500 — Red Parade Got it ^^7 Talking anchovies for stock after steaks and gold bars? Felt right at home.
This must be my place.
"Oh right, big chunks of tofu too."
— Viewer Jjarang! ⭐ Superchat $8,500 — Red Parade Stop it ffs