Since meeting his brother, Yu Arin had changed somewhat.
Due to Manager Lee Chan-song being summoned by the disciplinary committee, and the directive to exclude part-timers from night shifts, things had returned to their original schedule.
Or maybe it was because she found out that I was the youngest son of the chairman of Gold Oneâs parent company.
âNo, maybe not that.â
Rather, she clapped in derisive applause, saying I had given up everything and come out with nothing inherited.
What was it again?
Gold One employees drove foreign cars, but Kim Woojin walked around.
The mocking laughter was so annoying that I gave her a playful smack, only to get hit back and ended up outside.
I wasnât leaving work.
It was just a short break, but instead of staying still, I was on my way to meet Seo Yerin after a long time.
âEspecially with the matter of Manager Lee Chan-song this time.â
Yu Arin was working with me, but I didnât notice it much. In that sense, I thought about asking Seo Yerin once.
âItâs strange to see her wallpapering and sending photos.â
Especially recently, the frequency of sending photos has increased so much that I wasnât worried for no reason.
After all, it was a sign that she was under stress.
Especially since the photos of her at the Gold One Bakery were circulating on SNS, being known as the beautiful part-timer, she must be receiving constant attention from people every day.
âI should tell her to uproot it completely this time.â
Since my hyung is still at the hotel, I could use it as an opportunity.
At first, it felt like I was asking for help, but upon reflection, it was rather me helping my hyung out.
Because it was about catching those who were not in their right mind at the company.
âI donât want to do anything good.â
Arriving at Great Korean Hall, Seo Yerin was already catching eyes. Dressed in a white shirt and a brown apron, with a bakerâs cap, she possessed a charm that made anyone, regardless of gender, look twice.
âIndeed.â
Thinking her face alone was truly national treasure-grade, I was about to enter the bakery.
âHey, whatâs the matter?â
No sooner had I spoken than Seo Yerin was getting hit on. Due to Gold Oneâs nature as a casino, gangsters often visited as customers, and this guy looked the part.
A goblin tattoo crawling up his neck created a sense of intimidation for onlookers.
The other part-timers, while noticing the gangster, were too scared to intervene properly.
ââŠI just want to leave.â
If it were an employee or a part-timer, I would immediately pull out the vice president card and tell them to get lost, but the other party is a customer.
Moreover, it seems like they belong to an organization with a terribly tacky name, like something out of a gangster movie.
I didnât want to get on their bad side just to protect Seo Yerin.
âSigh.â
But then, remembering how Seo Yerin used to be tormented by seniors, I couldnât just stand by.
In the karaoke room, she was bullied by Han-kang and his peers, and in the stir-fry restaurant, she struggled with the third-year seniors.
How could Seo Yerin fend off a thug on her own?
I intended to intervene to buy time to call the hotel guards.
âPlease donât touch me, sir.â
Contrary to the bright smile she was wearing, her thorny tone changed the cozy atmosphere of the bakery.
âWhat?â
The thug was holding on to Seo Yerinâs wrist. She sees it and points to the bakeryâs CCTV with her other hand.
âThis is all being recorded. Sir, you shouldnât be doing this.â
âYouâre saying youâre worth looking at then? Anyway, just by looking at you, you seem like an easy woman rolling around here and thereâŠ!â
Heâs crazy.
Even though heâs a thug and uneducated, I thought, how could he say something like that to a woman?
But.
Suddenly.
Seo Yerin raised her middle finger with her other hand.
I had never seen her swear before, so my jaw dropped involuntarily.
The thug, fuming with anger, was about to hit Seo Yerin at any moment.
âWeâre here responding to a report!â
The guards rushed over in no time. They seemed familiar with this kind of situation, probably having been called a few times already related to Seo Yerin.
âSir, you canât do this here.â
âIâm a customer! Is this how you treat a customer? Huh? Is it right? Is this how you run your business? Do you know how much Iâve spent here?â
He boasts quite confidently about the money he blew at the casino. As I watch the thug being dragged away by the guards in a daze.
âHey? Woojin!â
Approaching me with a bright smile, completely opposite to the cold atmosphere just moments ago, was Seo Yerin.
âWhatâs up? Did you come to buy bread? Or did you come to see me?â
ââŠI did come to see you.â
Feeling the gazes, I awkwardly glanced at the part-timers, who were looking at me with surprised expressions.
Since it was a bit inappropriate to talk about it here, I was contemplating what to do.
âSorry, but can I take a short break?â
Rather, Seo Yerin quickly asked other part-timers for help, which was unusual for her. Given what just happened, no one objected to Seo Yerin taking a break.
Eventually, we came outside to a nearby bench. When I handed over a cola from the vending machine, she smiled brightly and gulped it down.
And then she said,
âI only drink zero!â
âAfter drinking it allâŠ?â freewŃbnoÎœel.com
âI need to maintain my figure by drinking zero. Next time, get me zero.â
So she was managing herself too. Well, that kind of appearance doesnât come easily.
âDo you have something to say?â
âHmm.â
I did have something to say originally. But after seeing Seo Yerin just now, it completely slipped my mind.
She handled the thug so skillfully; it was clear she wouldnât hesitate to confront any sexual harassment directly.
Therefore, I shifted the topic to something else.
âYouâve changed a bit? Before, you couldnât even speak properly in situations like this.â
When I praised her, Seo Yerin gave a thumbs up and replied,
âThese days, the trend is to be a protagonist who does things on their own.â
âStop watching so much anime.â
âHeh, thereâs that too. You canât always protect me forever.â
ââŠâŠâ
Maybe it was because of her unexpected words. Without realizing it, I stared at Seo Yerin intently, and she looked proud.
âSo, I wanted to become someone you wouldnât worry about. Yes, I think I was brave because I wanted to become that.â
Even when she gave a thumbs up earlier and now, she didnât seem to notice that her shoulders were trembling slightly.
Thatâs what she said, but whatever it was, she was definitely scared.
It can be said that the ability to pretend otherwise and not say things she couldnât have to others has increased.
âYouâre having a hard time.â
As I patted her shoulder, offering some consolation in my own way, Seo Yerin smiled broadly and finished the remaining cola.
Well, that should do for comfort.
I moved my hand from her shoulder to pinch both of her cheeks with my index fingers.
Her lips protruded as her cheeks were squeezed.
I spoke with irritation to Seo Yerin, who looked at me in confusion.
âI told you to stop sending me photos.â
âHeehee! Is it tough because you find them arousing?â
This girlâŠ
âSigh, just stop sending them. Got it? You donât seem to be under any stress these days, so why are you doing this?â
As I let go and sighed, Seo Yerin rubbed her soft cheeks with both hands and responded.
âThen letâs hang out together today. How about it?â
âI donât know why this conversation is going that way, but no.â
I remembered what my hyung said yesterday, and I wasnât in the mood to hang out alone with a girl right now.
âAh, why! If we play together, I promise I wonât send any photos! How about it?â
âI can just block you and be done with it?â
As I spoke confidently, Seo Yerin pouted.
âIs this how we are with each other?â
âWhat kind of relationship do we even have?â
âWeâre sex friends.â
ââŠâŠâ
I had nothing to say to that.
âYou took my virginity, and now youâre acting like this?â
âPlease, stop talking!â
I covered her mouth with my hand and looked around to see if anyone was nearby, but fortunately, there was no one.
Having had previous experiences, I quickly pulled my hand away before she could lick it, and she gave a sly smile.
âIf you play with me, Iâll help you out.â
What is she talking about now?
âWhat are you talking about? Help out with what?â
As I asked irritably, Seo Yerin gave a somewhat suggestive smile and leaned in close to my ear, whispering softly.
âIâll help you figure out why you arenât dating Yiseo or Arin.â
ââŠ?!â
I was startled and looked at Seo Yerin without realizing it. She met my gaze with the same expression.
âGot it? Iâll send you a message, so you have to respond immediately when I call, okay? Got it?â
âSigh.â
âOr do you want to pick me up after work? That sounds better.â
Seo Yerin smiled brightly and got up from the bench. She clicked her tongue seeing me, who was completely exhausted.
âHeal!â
She grabbed my face and shoved it straight into her cleavage.
âUgh?!â
I let out a sound involuntarily at the sudden darkness and the softness.
âHehe! It tickles!â
Whatever amused her, Seo Yerin tightened her grip around my head, preventing any escape.
It seemed she had no intention of letting go, so I had to find a way out myself, which meant touching Seo Yerinâs chest.
Anyone would hesitate in such a situation.
I grabbed Seo Yerinâs chest with both hands without hesitation and pushed her away.
âHuu!â
Seo Yerin steadied her chest as she watched me pull away.
âMy bra chafed me.â
So what.
âThen you shouldnât have done it.â
âI did it to cheer you up because you looked so gloomy. How do you feel? Do you feel better?â
ââŠFuck.â
Setting aside the fact that my lower body felt like it was going to explode, I hated myself for feeling better just from touching a soft chest once.
âIs this because of the bloodline?â
Seeing as my hyung seemed to be quite swayed by women now, it must be because of him.
Or maybe itâs just that Iâm naturally weak to a womanâs temptation.
âMore importantly, how was it?â
âWhat do you mean, how was it. Your chest? Air it out, it smells like sweat.â
I got hit right away.
âNot that! Didnât it get bigger?â
ââŠUh?â
âIsnât this enough for the cosplay I showed you last time?â
Is she talking about the cow cosplay?
When I stared blankly at her chest at her words, it certainly seemed a bit bigger than before.
âDid you pad it?â
âWhat are you talking about! I grew it through daily massages!â
I get it, so stop shaking them, itâs making me want to touch them.
âAnyway, Iâm off work at 5, so you have to pick me up, okay?â
As the break was about to end, Seo Yerin told me not to forget.
âGot it, you punk.â
I sighed and nodded.
âSee you later then! Sexs!â
ââŠâŠâ
Is she really crazy or what?
When I stared blankly at her, Seo Yerin awkwardly scratched her cheek and explained.
âI heard that guys exclaim like this? Like, this is âsexsââŠâ
âNo, just go.â
âSexs!â
I said no.