Chapter 69

Chapter 69 – DATE HARD 2 . 0 #2

Seo Ha-ran returned home on the weekend . She ran over without gloves, so her hands were red . Every time she opened her mouth, a white plume of steamy breath billowed out .

She opened the front door and trembled,

“Tae-hyuk, s-sorry . Is Noona late? Are you hungry? I’ll cook you delicious food at once!”

Ha-ran took off her coat and ran to the kitchen, but there was an unexpected scene awaiting her . Her younger brother was cooking in the kitchen .

“Eh? Noona came? It’s cold out, so sit down and rest . You’ve been studying for a long time so I will prepare dinner tonight . ”

“Oh my…”

An apron-clad Tae-hyuk carried food to the table . At first glance, there were many things that looked delicious .

Ha-ran looked at Tae-hyuk with an impressed expression .

“It will only take another 10 minutes . Before that, warm up your body . There is hot water in the bathroom . ”

“Yes, yes . I came home . My Tae-hyuk is all grown up . ”

“Aigoo . Ms . Go in and wash your body . ”

Ha-ran picked clothes from her room and entered the bathroom . The hot water came out, even in the winter .

In their old room in the basement, the boiler would be frozen, if it was only slightly cold outside . In the end, she had to boil water with a portable burner for her younger brothers and clean with lukewarm water . She also had a brief shower with freezing cold water . It was cold enough in winter to make her stunned .

Her eyes turned red as she remembered those times . A smile came to her face as she bathed in warm water .

“Now, shall I see how good my little brother is?”

There were a variety of dishes on the table, such as steak and salad . There were also California rolls that looked appetizing . They were all Ha-ran’s favorite foods . However, these things were expensive and not easily eaten .

“W-Wah . Tae-hyuk prepared all of this?”

“In fact, a friend helped me . ”

“Girlfriend?”

“No, we just study together . ”

“Ahum . I see . You should bring some back for them . ”

In fact, An Eun-young had prepared most of these dishes . Tae-hyuk only cut the cabbage, roasted the meat in the oven, and placed it in bowls .

“I don’t know if this will suit Chef Seo Ha-ran, but let’s eat . ”

“Yes . But I can’t eat so much . ”

“I will wrap the leftovers and give it to Tae-min . ”

“Tae-min still hasn’t finished?”

“He won’t be done until 10 p . m . ”

Tae-hyuk and Ha-ran chatted as they started to eat .

Ha-ran sliced the steak and was pleasantly surprised . The knife smoothly sunk into the meat, as if she was cutting through tofu . She could feel that the meat was of the finest quality . The red flesh and white fat layer were in perfect harmony . The steak looked so delicious that saliva filled her mouth .

Ha-ran asked gently .

“This seems very expensive…”

Tae-hyuk didn’t slice the meat . He just tore it with his mouth and spoke while chewing .

“Ah, the local butcher store was having a sale . It wasn’t that expensive so feel free to eat .

Of course, it was an absolute lie .

The identity of the meat was Kobe beef, one of the top three wagyu in Japan . It was also the most expensive Chateau brand . It was a dish that boasted a price of over 100,000 won per person, even if it was just the cheap lunch menu .

Ha-ran cut it into small pieces and raised it to her mouth without knowing it was such an expensive meat .

“W-Wah… So delicious…!”

The rich juices ran down her chin as Ha-ran started to energetically eat the steak .

Next, her fork headed towards the salmon salad . Ha-ran was baffled . There were unidentified black things sprinkled into the salad . When she looked closely, they seemed to be fish eggs .

“Huh? What type of fish egg is that?”

“I got it in a 1+1 sale at the mart . It is delicious when eaten with salmon . ”

“I see . ”

She didn’t know that the fish eggs were caviar, one of the three great delicacies that caught the taste of gourmets all around the world . Just seven ounces of it were sold for an exorbitant price of over $500 . That precious food was now being eaten with salmon salad .

“Although it is a little salty… It is unbelievably delicious, and completely changes the flavor of the salmon . ”

Ha-ran made a sound of admiration with every bite of food .

“It is okay . There is still a lot left so we can eat it with some rice tomorrow morning . ”

“These ingredients seem expensive…”

“Aish . They are cheap . ”

Ha-ran’s eyes narrowed and she sent him a suspicious glance . Tae-hyuk just smiled like he didn’t know anything . It had been a long time since he last met his sister, so he wanted to give her the best foods . The two people faced each other and smiled brightly .

“At any rate, Noona can just study hard and not worry about money . ”

“That sounds like something I used to say . ”

Ha-ran twisted her brother’s face .

Tae-hyuk once again swore to himself after seeing his sister smiling so brightly . He wouldn’t make his sister unhappy unlike the previous life .

This was the only favor that Tae-hyuk could do for her .

“Ah right . Kang-suk hyung says to expect a date . He is preparing . ”

“Omo . Kang-suk?”

“Yes . I’m sure it will be the best date . ”

Ha-ran blinked .

She didn’t show it on the outside, but it seemed like she was expected a lot .

‘The concept of this date isn’t Beauty and the Beast, but Cinderella…! The problem is whether Kang-suk hyung can do this properly . If it was Beauty and the Beast then he could do well as the beast . ’

The actors were ready, but he was worried about how well Cho Kang-suk could do .

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At the same time .

In the base of the Nuclear Bomb, the second ranked Kang Han-seong stared at his juniors with cold eyes .

“Hyung-nim helped you… It wasn’t for you to look like this . ”

His position in the circle wasn’t low . Rather, his charisma and strong power made him one of the high ranking members . The only thing he was lacking in was his amount of contacts .

Therefore, Kang Han-seong desperately tried to increase the number of his followers . If he added just five more people, then he could become a captain of Nuclear Bomb . He had no intention of being underneath someone in a gang . He planned to grow it as much as possible and turn it into an organization .

Of course, he would do his job, but once he was recognized, he would be able to relax from a high position . The juniors he gathered were his footholds to success .

But what were these pathetic brats? In order to join the group, they had to be able to take money and then hand the money over . They roamed around this area for that reason .

“So… You were beaten up by one person?”

Kang Han-seong caught the eye of a nearby junior, who had one arm in a cast . He couldn’t go to the toilet alone .

The sight was enough to make Kang Han-seong sigh .

His juniors bowed their heads .

“I-I’m really sorry . I-If that bastard didn’t have the iron pipe then… He is a cowardly bastard . ”

Kang Han-seong struck the cheek of his pathetic junior .

“Keok!”

“Hey, you jerk . Is that something to be proud of? Aigoo . I can’t believe I invested in scum like this…”

“H-Hyung-nim!”

The juniors clung to Kang Han-seong and bowed . No matter how pathetic, they were still people who followed him . In the end, Kang Han-seong’s heart weakened .

“I understand, you brats . This strong Kang Han-seong will solve it . ”

“T-Thank you . I swear allegiance to Hyung-nim . ”

“I’m getting goosebumps . Stop before you make me sick . Yes, he was wearing the uniform of A High School?”

“Yes, that’s right . It is a school in the area . I am sure he goes to that school . ”

“Hrmm . ”

A High School was a famous school nearby, not necessarily as a prestigious school, but for the second generation of good families attending it . Therefore, it had an ambiguous position .

In the end, their money entered the wallets of this gang . However, if the school had a good fighter, then he should check it out . Once they met, Kang Han-seong would see about bringing him into Nuclear Bomb . Even if he did have an iron pipe, he had fought four people alone .

“He might not be a good guy . So let’s act in moderation and go to A High School . ”

“H-Hyung-nim, then we…’

“Shit . I’m not your mother . Handle this yourself . Wipe your feet and go home and sleep . ”

“Yes, I understand . Thank you, Hyung-nim . ”

Kang Han-seong sighed and started to investigate A High School .

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-Oh, it must be Seo Tae-hyuk . But he isn’t 1st in the school . He did a test a while ago and was ranked 2nd .

–Ah, is that so? Then who is 1st?

–That… An Eun-young . She is completely crazy (about studying) .

–Hah . That female is good (at fighting)? [TL: the words in brackets are implied but aren’t actually said . ]

-Completely brilliant . Seo Tae-hyuk is her apprentice . He can’t even compete with An Eun-young .

“……”

“…H-Hyung-nim! I-I’m really sorry . It really was like this . ”

Kang Han-seong glared at his henchmen .

“There is someone bigger than him? In addition, a woman?”

“Yes, that’s right . ”

“Huhu, I see . I guess I have to believe what you are saying . What type of person is she?”

“I-I don’t know . ”

Kang Han-seong imagined Arnold Schwarzenegger with long hair . At that moment, his palms became damp .

“Ah, I guess I should take a look for myself . ”

It seemed like it would become a mess if he left the job to his henchmen . In the end, Kang Han-seong decided to go himself .

“So, where is that person called Tae-hyuk now?”

“T-That…”

A henchman stuttered . He was hesitant about something .

Kang Han-seong muttered with annoyance .

“I told you to know for sure!”

“Ah, no . I know . ”

“Really? Where?”

“I heard he is at a restaurant cafe in the suburbs right now . ”

It was a restaurant popular with couples .

Kang Han-seong was currently sitting in a factory where the heat wasn’t working properly and he was surrounded with the smell of stinky men .

What, a date?

Kang Han-seong’s lips twitched . The suburbs were usually deserted, and thus, it wouldn’t be a problem if he wanted to beat someone up .

“He is playing very wildly on Christmas Eve . Are 10 people available right now? We have to take care of that bastard, even if we get in trouble . ”

Kang Han-seong chuckled .

They were still minors, so they wouldn’t be punished properly, even if they damaged the restaurant . The laws protected them .

Then he would punish that bastard who ridiculed four of his men .

“It is me . Gather immediately . From now on, we will start a war . ”

Kang Han-seong mobilized all the strong people .

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“H-How is it?”

Kang-suk asked nervously as he gazed at the suit that was tailored to his body .

Tae-hyuk raised a thumb .

“Wah… You look really cool . It is like a drama . ”

The custom made Oxford suit with a expensive price of three million won transformed the bear .

“Really? But this clings to my body too much . If a criminal suddenly appeared…”

“Aigoo . Kang-suk hyung! You should only think about dating today!”

“I understand . ”

Cho Kang-suk smiled as he placed a handkerchief in his pocket .

“At any rate, the booked limousine will soon come . Then you will go pick up Noona . ”

“T-Tae-hyuk…”

Kang-suk’s eyes turned red .

He thought of the bleak days where he just caught criminals . He never once had a date, yet Tae-hyuk had prepared everything perfectly .

He really was the best brother . Tae-hyuk prepared everything: His clothes, his transportation, and even his reservation at the restaurant . He made Kang-suk practice all of the scripts until he memorized them completely .

“Hyung . I’ll be watching from afar . Don’t tremble . Have a good time with Noona . ”

The two men gazed at each other warmly . Soon, a gorgeous limo arrived in front of them . Now he would go and meet the princess .

Tae-hyuk smiled as Kang-suk went to pick up Ha-ran .

“Nevertheless, doesn’t a prince need a villain?”

Tae-hyuk knew that the gang he just met were looking for him so he had deliberately leaked information and even bribed people to spread rumors for the past three days . In the end, there was going to be a fight today . Indeed, Kang-suk was the best when catching criminals . Furthermore, what if he fought to defend the princess?

A wonderful scene from a fairy tale would come out . The actors were gathering without knowing they were being used .

“Then it will be the best date . ”