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– Go buy the things you’ll use.

It was a sudden call from my older brother.

I wasn’t too thrilled about the call while I was enjoying some alone time in the dorm after a long time.

Still, in terms of content, I was quite satisfied.

“Hmm, can I just go right away?”

I could finally show the kids that I was the son of a chaebol after a long time.

Since it’s not my money being spent, it’s rare to find myself in a situation where I can flaunt it, so I’m planning to make the most of it this time.

– In the evening. Someone will go separately then. So get ready.

“Um, got it—.”

A face popped into my mind just as I was about to say something.

“Is it by any chance Senior Juhui who’s coming as the driver?”

I asked hesitantly, and my older brother seemed to be slightly pleased as he responded.

– Why? Is that uncomfortable for you?

“Not really, well… just a little?”

– Huhuh.

“What’s with that sudden laughter?”

It’s rare to hear him laugh like that. It’s a triumphant laugh, as if his plan is going exactly as he intended.

“Why are you laughing? It’s making me feel uneasy.”

– It’s nothing. Yeah, Minjuhui won’t be driving. So don’t worry about it.

“Phew, that’s a relief.”

Shopping with the kids in front of Senior Juhui would make me feel guilty.

“But if we’re going to the department store, can I go too? My face might be quite known now.”

Although my face hasn’t been shown on broadcasts, I was trending as the youngest son of the Woosung Group.

Just this morning, I had deleted all the posts related to me that were pouring out in the bamboo forest.

– That’s why.

But my older brother answered, saying he already knew everything.

– That’s why we’re going in the evening.

“Hmm, you’re not reserving the entire store just for us, are you?”

– It’s not the whole store, but I rented the lounge that only VIPs can use.

“Seriously, what a waste of money. Can’t I just wear a mask and be done with it?”

– It was your father’s instruction.

“…My father?”

This is a bit unexpected.

– Yeah, so don’t feel pressured and buy what you want.

“I’m not pressured.”

But the others might feel a bit of pressure.

I wonder if they’ll be shocked when they see the price tags.

– And Woojin.

I thought we were about to hang up, but he still has something to say.

When I asked why, my older brother warned me with a heartfelt sigh.

– Don’t cause any trouble.

“……”

– I mean it. If you cause trouble at your age, it’s not just your problem; you’ll be blocking the paths of the others too.

“Ugh, I know. I can make that kind of judgment, you know?”

That’s a lie.

But since nothing has happened so far, it’s not that different from being careful.

I’ll be cautious from now on.

“Trust me, hyung. I handled this incident neatly too. So don’t worry.”

– …….

“Even if I go wild, it’s not that bad, right? After all, I’m related to you and Dad.”

As I responded confidently, my older brother replied in a lighter tone.

– Yeah, I trust you.

“Right?”

– Do you have any thoughts about getting a vasectomy?

“Dude, just say you don’t trust me.”

What the hell is this guy suggesting a vasectomy to a twenty-one-year-old?

I hung up the phone in annoyance.

My head felt a bit cooler afterward.

He wasn’t wrong.

I may have been a bit reckless until now, but still, contraception is important.

If I ruin my own life, that’s one thing, but the kids’ lives could also be ruined.

Isn’t it hard to attend college if you get pregnant?

I gently close my eyes.

‘Ujina, inside! Inside!’

If Seo Ye-rin wraps her legs around my waist and tempts me, can I really resist that?

“Hm.”

I couldn’t resist before, so what could I possibly resist now?

‘No, this isn’t it.’

For the sake of giving her confidence, I need to get my act together.

I shouldn’t think that just because I couldn’t do it yesterday, I can’t do it today.

“Then I think it would be good to practice.”

I had to become a man who could resist temptation. After all, there was the incident with Senior Joo-hee.

It was truly shocking that I crossed the line with Senior Joo-hee while drunk.

“Yeah! Let’s overcome this! We can do it!”

Let’s go, Kim Woo-jin.

From now on, you are the stone Buddha Woo-jin who does not succumb to temptation.

For that reason, I felt the need to train, so I immediately opened my laptop and turned on some adult videos.

“Hm.”

Even while watching adult videos, I need to be able to restrain myself without any issue.

Even in exciting situations, I will exercise restraint.

…….

………….

……………….

“Where’s the tissue?”

Woo-woong!

“Oh my god, shit!”

I got up to look for the tissue and was startled by my suddenly ringing phone.

– Jung Chan-woo –

“Ah, what is it?”

Thanks to that, my excitement has completely subsided, but I feel a bit disappointed.

“Hello, why all of a sudden?”

– You said you came back. Arin told me.

“Uh, yeah, I came back. Why?”

– The guys said they wanted to drink together? They said you would treat us.

“Drinks? Oh, right.”

That’s right, I had said Bong-geun would treat us, but I got lazy and we just decided to gather together.

At that time, I was thinking of introducing Bong-geun to those idiots.

“I feel like we could get along well.”

Bong-geun should know how to make friends with people, not just buy them with money.

“But I’m a bit tired today. How about tomorrow?”

– Tomorrow? Okay. Should I make a reservation at the store then?

“Reservation?”

– ……Yeah.

Why is the response so slow?

“Where are you going to make a reservation?”

– ……Onhyang.

Onhyang?

Where is that again?

Wondering what kind of bar it was, I searched for it.

“Damn it. It’s an omakase place. Do you want to die?”

– Isn’t it because you’re the son of a chaebol that you treat us there? We’re all really looking forward to it.

“Ha, what chaebol?”

– Isn’t that right? Woo-jin, I’m disappointed. You should have told us if that was the case.

“Isn’t the rumor already going around our school?”

– I didn’t really believe that. Would you think a kid who wears sloppy tracksuits every day is really the son of a big company’s chairman?

Well, that’s true.

I had spread the rumors through the bamboo forest; I had never actually said out loud that I was a chaebol.

No wonder these guys have been chatting about something in the group chat.

I’m still saved as a loser1,2,3,4, so I didn’t look since I didn’t know who was talking.

– Why I finally understand why the kids like you.

“Ha, that’s nonsense. Go eat at the nearby unlimited refill pork belly place. Or just eat chicken at Dosik’s.”

– No, you’re a rich guy. Are you really not going to buy omakase?

“Did you leave it to me?”

– Han River said if you don’t buy, you’re just trash that women keep an eye on.

“If you want to see me in court instead of an omakase place, then go ahead.”

– Ah, Woojin! If guys are having a secret conversation, you should at least eat omakase!

Ha, those b*stards.

“Fine. Make a reservation. For six.”

– Why six? You’re not seriously calling an uncle, are you?

“No. I’m trying to call my friend Bonggeun. He’s also rich.”

– Hyunho says a rich friend is always welcome.

“Were you next to me?”

– We’re all at the PC room right now. Are you coming?

Hmm, I’m a bit tempted.

“I’ll be there soon.”

I should go and play some games after a long time.

After hanging up, I immediately called Bonggeun.

– Hello?

“Bonggeun, are you free tomorrow? Even if you’re not, just come.”

– …Didn’t you say you’d call me James?

“I’ve gotten everything I needed from you, so I’m back to calling you Bonggeun.”

– Huh, why tomorrow?

Looks like Bonggeun has given up too.

But what does a Korean know about James? Bonggeun sounds like a hearty soup, it suits him.

“I have a separate network I manage. I’m going to introduce you to those kids.”

– Network?

“Yeah, they’re all pretty solid guys. Since you helped out this time, I thought I’d introduce you.”

In reality, they’re just solid idiots, but I’ll grease the wheels a bit for the introduction.

—

I have to pretend to be interesting so that Bong-geun will feel intrigued and come.

– You’re saying that much?

“Yeah, so come. I even said I’d buy you a drink.”

– Hmm, got it. I’ll clear my schedule for tomorrow evening.

“Okay. I’ll send you the address.”

– Sure, I’m looking forward to it.

What’s there to look forward to?

“Ah, right.”

I almost forgot the most important thing.

“Bring your wallet.”

– …You said you’d pay.

“Yeah, I will.”

Of course, I’ll pay.

“But seriously, bring your wallet. For sure.”

– Hey, are you going to pay or not?

“No, I’m saying I will. Who would skip out? I’m inviting you, why would I ask you to pay?”

– Huh, right?

“But seriously, don’t forget your wallet.”

– Fucking-!

Click.

The swearing continued behind me, so I just hung up. Since it’s an expensive omakase place, I guess I’ll leave my wallet behind.

“I’m heading to the PC bang.”

Since the omakase place is settled for tomorrow, I headed straight to the PC bang for some gaming after a long time.

* * *

As soon as I arrived at the PC bang, the idiots welcomed me right away.

They left the central seat wide open and knelt down on either side, waiting.

“Welcome, Woo-jin!”

Starting with Ahn Hyun-ho, the fools bowed their heads.

Ugh, damn.

It’s ridiculous how blatant this is.

—

“Yeah, you idiots. You finally realized that I’m not someone who mingles with the likes of you lower-class folks.”

Anyway, I should enjoy what I can.

As I sit down, I immediately check the food.

“I didn’t have breakfast, so I need to eat something.”

I was about to order jjajang ramen when the guy sitting next to me, Ahn Hyun-ho, pokes his head in and says,

“Your Highness, please buy me some too.”

“Me too.”

“I’ll have udon and a pork cutlet set.”

“I want spicy ramen.”

What a bunch of nonsense.

Look at these guys trying to take advantage of me just because I’m rich. They don’t even try to hide their ulterior motives.

If they had been a bit more discreet, they might not look so foolish, but being this brazen just makes them look even dumber.

“Hey, I’m treating you to omakase, so shouldn’t you guys be buying the ramen?”

“You’re a chaebol, but you’re so stingy.”

“Then don’t eat the omakase.”

Since I was being assertive, the four of them exchanged glances and nodded.

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“Alright, we should at least treat you to ramen.”

“Order whatever you want.”

I immediately ordered two servings of ramen, dumplings, and a pork cutlet.

Phew.

‘Free ramen is going to taste amazing.’

I’ll eat for free here today, and tomorrow, Bong-geun will treat me to omakase.

‘Saving on food costs is great.’

It was hard to suppress a smile.