The Genius Grandson of the Loan King - Chapter 75 (75/840)
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#75
That's it for today!
"Brother!"
Song Hyeonji ran up to me, calling from a distance.
She didn't care that we were in the middle of Myeongdong.
"Are you late? No, I'm not. I came on time."
"You're not late. I came early."
Song Hyeonji and I couldn't meet properly a few times because she was preparing for the college entrance exam, and I had a busy schedule.
But since the exam is over, I have to meet her on Christmas Eve, or else she'll threaten me.
"Did you get your exam results?"
"Do you have to ask on a day like this? You really sound like an uncle."
"Haha."
I tried to avoid it with an awkward laugh, but Song Hyeonji seized the opportunity and kept pressing.
"I told you before, Brother, you think too much. Don't act like you're old."
What can I do about being older?
Myeongdong, just after sunset, was crowded with couples and families.
"I know a good place here! Do you like Thai food?"
"Anything... You choose what you want to eat."
"Let's go!"
Song Hyeonji naturally linked her arm with mine and led the way.
"This place is really good. Have you been to Thailand?"
"Um... a few times?"
"Do you like it? I've never been abroad. You go to the U.S. often, right?"
"If you want, we can go together when you start college next year. Is there anywhere you want to go?"
"Really? Will Grandpa allow it?"
While waiting for the food to arrive, our conversation didn't stop.
"Where do you plan to go to college?"
"It might be difficult to get into Korea University... Grandpa says if I don't go to Korea University, I should study abroad."
"Mr. Song?"
Mr. Song never sent his children to study abroad.
He always made sure they graduated from a university in Seoul and then put them to work.
Maybe it's because he believes that learning on the job is more valuable than what you learn in college.
The third generation, adapting to the times, all went to study abroad, but only after graduating from a university in Korea.
"I want to experience college life in Korea."
"You'll get into Korea University. Don't worry."
"Yeah, yeah, studying was so easy!"
"......"
Why did I say that?
Soon, the food Song Hyeonji ordered came out.
"Brother, try it. It's delicious."
Song Hyeonji, with her eyes on the food, started eating with her chopsticks.
"Aren't you eating?"
Only then did she look at me, realizing I was just watching her eat.
"I'll eat. Eat a lot."
"Okay."
After finishing the meal, we went to a nearby coffee shop. It was hard to find an empty seat in Myeongdong on Christmas Eve, but luckily, one was available.
"Let's have a parfait!"
I nodded at Song Hyeonji's suggestion.
"I'm twenty now."
"Is that good?"
"Yeah. I can do what I want, right?"
I chuckled.
"Why are you laughing?"
"It's just... you seem to be expecting a college life like in dramas."
"Huh?"
"Unfortunately, it's not like that. It's just more studying, an extension of high school."
"Please say it's not true."
"From my experience, that's what college life is like."
"You're just boring. There are so many fun things to do, like group dates, MTs, rock cafes, and nightclubs... How can you just study?"
"Most students live like that. But you, with everything you have, might be different."
"What's that supposed to mean? Don't talk like an old man."
Song Hyeonji pouted.
"Are you planning to go on a group date?"
I felt a bit uneasy.
Song Hyeonji laughed playfully.
"Why, what? You're not giving me confidence. Do you not like it?"
"......"
"See. You can't even answer."
Maybe I'm subconsciously keeping my distance because of the pain from my past life.
"I do feel a bit uneasy."
"What's that supposed to mean? Have you really been in a relationship before?"
She scolded me, but her attitude seemed oddly pleased.
"Anyway, I'm against group dates."
"You're so funny. Just say it clearly! You're so boring."
She was already used to my tone, so even though she said that, her face was full of smiles.
"It's time to go home. Let's go. You said you'd stay at Mr. Song's house tonight, right?"
"Yeah. Until the end of the year?"
"I'll take you there."
The coffee shop, which was noisy when we first came in, was now mostly empty.