Chapter 8

"OK! We're home. Jaecheon, take your luggage and follow me."

After parking the car in the residential area, Liu Jaecheon got out first, took the luggage from the trunk, and then followed Liu Jaesuk, who was leading the way, to the front of a building.

However, at this moment, looking at the entrance and hallway before his eyes, an unprecedented emotion suddenly filled Liu Jaecheon's entire mind—some joy, some excitement, and even... some fear.

"What's wrong, Jaecheon? We're at the door, why aren't you moving?" Sensing the footsteps behind him stop, Liu Jaesuk immediately turned back and looked. Soon, a strange smile appeared on his face, "You're not going to get cold feet now, are you?"

"Brother!" His face flushed with embarrassment, it was clear that Liu Jaesuk had guessed Liu Jaecheon's current feelings.

In response, Liu Jaesuk slowly hid his smile, walked to Liu Jaecheon's side, and took the suitcase from his hand, "I don't quite understand how you feel, since I've never been away from home for a long time. But Jaecheon, you need to understand one thing: I am your brother, and this is your home. No matter how long you've been away, no matter what has happened in between, to us, you've just been on a long trip. A wanderer... always returns home!"

After saying this, he patted Liu Jaecheon's shoulder and walked forward with large strides.

As for Liu Jaecheon, after hearing Liu Jaesuk's words, the hint of fear that had just arisen in his heart instantly vanished, "Indeed, this is my home. Although I've been away for a while, my parents are still waiting for me to return."

Having thought it through, Liu Jaecheon quickly caught up and walked side by side with Liu Jaesuk.

"Thank you, Brother."

In response, Liu Jaesuk smiled at Liu Jaecheon but said nothing.

...

"Mom, Dad, we're back."

Dragging the suitcase back home, who knew that as soon as they entered the living room, a dark shadow pounced on Liu Jaecheon, who was looking around.

"Jaecheon, Mom missed you so much, really missed you. After so many years, you're finally back..."

Two arms tightly hugged Liu Jaecheon's waist, with great force, and a low, sobbing voice.

This voice had appeared countless times in Liu Jaecheon's dreams during the 9 years he was away from home.

Now, when he heard this voice again, a wave of uncontrollable heartache washed over him, but in an instant, he reacted.

It was his mother, Liu's mother! The one who, though not related by blood, had raised him for 9 years and loved him dearly.

"Yes, Mom, I'm back, and I won't leave again."

He opened his arms and hugged her, who was now slightly shorter than him, feeling a deep sense of emotion and joy. Especially as he listened to the intermittent words from his mother, his eyes slowly moistened.

"Alright, alright, today is the day Jaecheon is back, we should celebrate happily. You're crying now, what does that look like?"

It was his father, Liu. Although he was also very excited to see Liu Jaecheon, as the head of the family, he still managed to suppress his emotions and spoke.

"Dad, I'm back."

In an instant, Liu's father's excitement could no longer be contained, and tears instantly covered his eyes, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."

As for Liu Jaesuk, he secretly wiped away the tears streaming down his cheeks, smiled with relief, and then carried Liu Jaecheon's suitcase into the room that had already been cleaned.

After a while, the three of them gradually calmed down.

Wiping away their tears, the four of them finally sat down together again, but Liu's mother's hands still tightly held Liu Jaecheon's, as if afraid he would disappear in the next second.

Then, Liu's mother began to ask about everything that had happened to Liu Jaecheon since he left Korea.

These things had already been mentioned in their monthly calls, but due to the limited time, they weren't very detailed. Now, sitting together, Liu Jaecheon began to seriously recount his life in America.

He went into great detail, even explaining the various financial operations he had conducted with the funds his father had given him. In response, the two elders were amazed by Liu Jaecheon's current wealth but didn't think much of it. Instead, they were proud that he had obtained a master's degree in economics from Harvard University at such a young age.

Liu Jaesuk was also proud of his younger brother's achievements, but he had one question, "Jaecheon, are you planning to stay in Korea this time?"

"Um, I've already talked to Father, and now the various investment companies I control are managed by professional managers. They can operate freely even without our direction, so I plan to live with Mom and Dad and you from now on. And if Father feels too lonely in America, he can consider moving here."

The "Mom and Dad" Liu Jaecheon referred to were Liu's father and mother, while "Father" referred to Liu Yu himself, a specific title he had always used to distinguish between his two families.

"Do you have any plans for what you want to do in the future?" Liu Jaesuk knew his younger brother very well and didn't believe he would stay at home quietly. For Liu Jaecheon, who had already achieved so much, Liu Jaesuk was not only concerned but also very curious about his future plans.

"Actually, I've already thought about it when I decided to return to Korea. I don't lack anything material, so I don't need to work hard to make money anymore. So... Brother, do you remember the things I used to tell you when we were kids?"

At this moment, due to Liu Jaecheon's sudden words, Liu Jaesuk couldn't help but recall some of their past conversations.

After a while, a memory surfaced...

It was on the way to school, with Liu Jaesuk holding the hand of the young Liu Jaecheon, walking slowly on a small path by the street.

"Jaecheon, you're doing so well in your studies now. You must keep it up. When you finish high school, you can go to a good university, then join a big company and earn a lot of money."

"Pfft, studying well is a must, and going to a good university is fine, but I don't want to join any big company."

"Then what do you want to do in the future?"

"I want to be a comedian like Brother..."

At the time, Liu Jaecheon was just a six-year-old child, so Liu Jaesuk didn't take it seriously. But now, thinking about it...

In an instant, Liu Jaesuk's eyes widened, "Do you mean...?"

"Yes, I want to be a comedian like Brother, and become a well-known MC!"

"No way! Absolutely not, what are you talking about!" Immediately, Liu Jaesuk stood up, eyes wide, staring intently at Liu Jaecheon, his tone unprecedentedly serious.