Chapter 1

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November 24, 1996, Seoul, South Korea.

This year's cold air came particularly early. Even in this early winter, the wide streets were sparsely populated due to the relentless cold winds. However, at this moment, on this nearly empty street, a small figure was slowly moving, braving the bone-chilling cold.

"Jae-sik, you're only 24 this year. If you want to leave and do something else, there's still a chance."

This was a slightly dilapidated wooden shack, with several holes in the walls, possibly due to lack of maintenance. Although they had been covered with new wooden boards, the place was far from warm.

At this moment, due to the poor insulation, a conversation could be heard through the thin walls.

"Brother, I like this job. That's why I entered the arts university. So don't say these things to me. Hehe, back then, I studied comedy with Kim Yong-man and Kim Kuk-jin. But now, my classmates from that year are all so outstanding. Brother, do you think if I had classmates from the next year's drama department, I would also become a bit more outstanding?"

The slightly self-deprecating words clearly conveyed his meaning.

"You, if you feel that way, just keep persisting and stay true to yourself. Perhaps you might become even more outstanding than them."

"Hehe, thanks for your good words, Brother... Ouch, but this damn weather, why is it so cold!"

"Indeed, this year's weather is much colder than last year. Jae-sik, there are still many cardboard boxes in the room. Since they're not useful anyway, let's just burn them to keep warm."

"Okay, but these boxes seem to be for seafood, right?"

"Forget about that, as long as they can burn... Achoo, it's really cold."

Soon, with a strong smell of seafood and a bit of smoke, the shabby wooden house finally had a hint of warmth.

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"Is this the place?"

Looking at the somewhat dilapidated small house in front of him, Liu Zaitian muttered uncertainly. However, the address was indeed the one he had gotten from his mother.

"But isn't Brother currently in a pretty bad situation? Why is there such a strong smell of seafood coming from this room?"

Standing there for a few minutes, a sudden gust of cold wind instantly woke Liu Zaitian from his daze. Without further hesitation, he went up and knocked on the door of the shabby house.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

"Who is it?"

It was indeed Brother's voice, so the location was correct. Seeing this, Liu Zaitian quickly responded, "Brother, it's me, Zaitian."

"Oh! I'm coming, I'm coming. Zaitian, wait a moment, Brother will come to open the door for you."

Half a minute later, with a creak, the originally closed door was opened from the inside, and a face that Liu Zaitian was very familiar with appeared before his eyes.

This person was none other than the future national MC, Liu Jaesuk. However, at this moment, he was just a struggling comedian with few appearances, who could only warm himself by burning cardboard boxes that had contained seafood.

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"Brother, since there's something at home, I'll take Zaitian back first. We'll get together again when we have time."

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The road was still empty, and the bone-chilling wind continuously swept away the few remaining leaves on the ground, making the entire area look even more desolate.

"Brother, were you burning a fire inside to keep warm?"

On the road, Liu Zaitian, wearing a thick down jacket, a fur cap, and a tightly wrapped scarf, looked up at the tall man walking beside him, who was holding his small hand. At this moment, Liu Zaitian, with only his eyes exposed, directly asked.

Liu Jaesuk's body suddenly stiffened, and the large hand holding Liu Zaitian's tightened, "Yes, do you feel that Brother's life is quite miserable? Zaitian must be very disappointed with Brother's current situation......"

Looking at the well-wrapped figure beside him, Liu Jaesuk felt a deep sense of frustration. The perfect image he had maintained in front of his younger brother probably collapsed with today's firsthand experience...... Sigh! But it's true, he was just a struggling comedian at the moment.

"Not at all, although Brother's current life isn't good, I believe Brother will achieve great success in the future, very great success!" Seeing the slightly gloomy face beside him, Liu Zaitian's slightly childish voice instantly brought a look of surprise to Liu Jaesuk's face.

But soon, that surprise turned into a happy smile, "Zaitian, you have such faith in Brother? Then what great success do you think Brother will achieve in the future?"

"Brother is a comedian now, so becoming an MC is a natural progression. Then Brother will become a famous MC, very famous, a national-level one!"

The completely serious look in his eyes, seeing those eyes, Liu Jaesuk felt a warmth in his heart, and the dejection from not having any appearances for several days disappeared without a trace.

"Then Brother thanks you for your good words, Zaitian."

Seeing the confident figure beside him, Liu Zaitian felt very happy. As a reborn person, he knew Brother's future very well, but seeing the current Liu Jaesuk, who was worried about whether he would get an appearance the next day, the only thing he could do as his only younger brother was to constantly encourage him.

"Brother, I can't walk anymore."

After walking for a while, Liu Zaitian stopped and squatted down, looking up at Liu Jaesuk, who had also stopped.

"Hey! Liu Zaitian, you're already 9 years old this year!" (The age is calculated in Korean years, please don't mind...)

Seeing Liu Zaitian's appearance, Liu Jaesuk, who had experienced this many times, was somewhat amused, but seeing Liu Zaitian, who just looked at him with big eyes, he couldn't hold out for more than a few seconds and squatted down, "Alright, I give up, come up."

"(*^__^*) Hehe…, thank you, Brother."

Continuing to walk, although he was already 9 years old, Liu Zaitian's height was much shorter than that of his peers, so his weight was not high. For Liu Jaesuk, who was carrying him, it was not a big burden.

"Wow, it's snowing, Brother!"

Suddenly, seeing the snowflakes falling from the sky, Liu Zaitian's eyes instantly showed joy.

And for this, Liu Jaesuk, who knew that Liu Zaitian liked snowy days, also smiled lightly.

"But Brother, why do we look so different?"

The sudden question instantly turned Liu Jaesuk's light smile into a bitter one, and his lips twitched slightly. Although Liu Zaitian, who was already 9 years old, was not particularly tall, his completely adorable face made him very popular with some little girls in his class. Combined with his outstanding academic performance, he was also very liked by all the teachers.

As for Liu Jaesuk, if he hadn't personally spoken and Liu Zaitian confirmed, no one would believe they were brothers.

"But it's true, if Brother was as handsome as me, you probably wouldn't be a comedian but an idol......"

"Hey! Liu Zaitian, do you want to die!"

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