Chapter 24

Looking at the bastard who was enjoying the apple, even though Lee Sun-kyu had half of it in her hand, she couldn't help but throw it at his face. What could she do about him? Being a relative of the same age, she couldn't use age to assert authority. What about after that? Was there any other way? Yes, indeed, she was his senior. She was even the daughter of the CEO.

But at least Lee Sun-kyu knew how much Lee Su-young valued him. Moreover, even so, when she heard that Lee Su-young had been to his house and only gave a brief description upon returning, she knew that the place he had run away from was not something their small entertainment company, SW, could afford to offend.

Should she put on a stern face and deliberately show her attitude? Unfortunately, he had seen her at her most embarrassing and awkward moments. If she were in his shoes, she wouldn't have any authority over a girl who had cried, made a fuss, and been hit and hugged in front of her. Besides, he was just trying to get under her skin by using a certain matter to threaten her. She at least... wasn't without her own vulnerabilities.

"Eat it? Why aren't you eating? It's very sweet, definitely locally grown, not imported." Moon Jung-woo threw the apple core into the trash can and gestured for Lee Sun-kyu to eat.

Lee Sun-kyu bit her lip and handed over the other half: "You... you really know?"

Moon Jung-woo didn't hesitate, took a bite, and said: "Seeing you wash the apple and respectfully offer it, I'll let it go."

Lee Sun-kyu was glad he didn't mention it, but for some reason, she felt a slight sense of loss: "Then tell me, what do you want? You've been making me angry all night. Is it just to get back at me..."

At this, Lee Sun-kyu's interest was piqued. She suppressed a laugh and looked at Moon Jung-woo with a strange expression: "I didn't expect you to know about training and nurturing."

Moon Jung-woo, with a calm face, bit into the apple: "Oppa just isn't good at expressing himself and doesn't understand social norms, but he's not stupid and knows how to use the internet."

Lee Sun-kyu narrowed her eyes and nodded: "Right, right. You're not stupid, with an IQ of 160. But... but I... ha ha."

Laughing so hard she was almost rolling on the floor, Lee Sun-kyu said: "Moon Jung-woo, Moon Jung-woo, even if you keep insulting me and making me angry for the rest of my life, you won't be able to make up for this. Ha ha ha ha..."

Suddenly, Lee Sun-kyu sat up, her face cold, and threw off her slippers: "Who did you just call oppa? No respect! How many times have I reminded you?"

Moon Jung-woo casually swatted away the slipper and threw the apple core into the trash can: "Taking advantage of someone in a weak position, only you, an undisciplined little girl, could do that. And you're so proud of it. No wonder women can't accomplish big things; having a laptop is just a waste, only used for selfies or games."

Lee Sun-kyu gritted her teeth and threw the other slipper: "My computer can do whatever it wants! It's none of your business..."

Lee Sun-kyu suddenly stopped, looking at Moon Jung-woo with a strange expression, and after a moment, laughed: "Oh! I get it. You were acting crazy all night, making me angry, hitting me, and bringing up old grudges, all for this?"

Lee Sun-kyu threw her slippers and sat cross-legged on the bed. Feeling that the posture was a bit ungraceful, she propped her head on the pillow: "That's quite a roundabout way, Moon Jung-woo. If you want to borrow the computer, just say so. Why go through so much trouble? It's not a sign of high intelligence."

Moon Jung-woo touched his nose and looked at her with a smile: "So, will you lend it to me?"

Lee Sun-kyu fiddled with the blanket: "What do you think?"

Moon Jung-woo's expression was strange, staring at her hands fiddling with the blanket: "Is this a hint? Just borrowing a computer isn't worth such a big sacrifice... Besides, we're still young. It's not good to taste forbidden fruit."

Barefoot, Lee Sun-kyu kicked him without any hesitation. Her face was red, and she opened the door and pushed him out: "Get out! Get out!"

Moon Jung-woo stubbornly refused to leave, but her voice had already disturbed the other girls in the other rooms. It was already night, and they were all dressed simply.

Moon Jung-woo took the opportunity to leave, opened the door, and went downstairs, not coming back. Lee Sun-kyu angrily closed the door. Just as she was catching her breath, her phone rang. Without looking, she answered and shouted: "Moon Jung-woo! You wait, I'll tell my dad tomorrow. I'll make you..."

"Hey? What did Jung-woo do to you this time?" A deep voice came through, making Lee Sun-kyu speechless. She recognized the voice but knew it wasn't Moon Jung-woo.

Coughing lightly, Lee Sun-kyu tried to sound calm: "Dad. No... nothing. We were just playing around."

Lee Su-young didn't say much. They had been arguing since the first day they met. But he couldn't forget the time he saw her walking out of the snow. He didn't worry too much about the affairs of teenagers.

"Why haven't you been coming home lately? Your mom has asked about you several times."

Lee Sun-kyu felt a bit guilty, but except when facing Moon Jung-woo, she could always show a mature side: "No, I just think it's time to be independent. Besides, the boys' and girls' dorms are too close, and I'm not very comfortable with that bastard."

Lee Su-young lightly scolded: "Why do you talk like that? No wonder Jung-woo always makes you so angry. If you don't treat him well, how will he treat you? You've hit him more than once, and Jung-woo hasn't held it against you."

Lee Sun-kyu's eyes widened: "Not held it against me? Every time it's him..."

She bit her lip and didn't continue, but finally said helplessly: "Alright, Dad, I understand. I'll come back tomorrow."

Lee Su-young hummed: "What did you just say? The boys' and girls' dorms are too close? Isn't it just Jung-woo living there now? What could a teenager have to do with girls?"

Lee Sun-kyu laughed: "What about later? Do you know what will happen later? He will grow up, won't he?"

Lee Su-young chuckled: "You. You worry about things you shouldn't. In this area, you're quite mature. Your dad isn't that conservative. Private life, I won't interfere much. After debuting, everyone will have private relationships, and the company will turn a blind eye."

Before Lee Sun-kyu could speak, Lee Su-young interrupted with a laugh: "Don't worry too much. Remember to come back tomorrow. Your mom will make your favorite steak."

Lee Sun-kyu laughed and agreed. Just as she was about to hang up, she suddenly remembered something: "Dad. Do you really want to cultivate him to be a dual talent? Being an idol is already a stretch, let alone crossing two professions, which might end up doing neither well."

Lee Su-young paused, and after a moment, his tone lost its previous cheerfulness: "It's not really your concern. And he has to have the determination first. If it were that easy to cultivate, Korea would have... Forget it, get some rest, and don't stay up too late." Lee Sun-kyu was stunned, and the call had already ended.

Scratching her head, she was a bit confused. Suddenly, the phone rang again. Lee Sun-kyu, having learned from her mistake, checked the caller ID first. But when she confirmed, she realized it was unnecessary: "Ah! You..."

"I just came down, and your phone was busy?!" Moon Jung-woo's voice came through, amused.

Lee Sun-kyu's tone turned cold: "That's because my dad called."

Moon Jung-woo paused for a moment and then said with a light laugh: "Is that so? Did the CEO have something to say to you?"

Lee Sun-kyu, having just talked to Lee Su-young, was no longer as angry as before. But she still needed to express her attitude.

"Moon Jung-woo, you've been talking and acting too much lately. I've already told my dad, so you wait and see."

Moon Jung-woo laughed: "Wait for what? For him to scold me?"

Lee Sun-kyu sat up angrily: "Not scold you, then reward you?"

Moon Jung-woo coughed lightly: "Sun-kyu..."

"Don't call me Sun-kyu!"

Moon Jung-woo's tone was helpless: "You always call me brat, and recently you've been calling me bastard. Don't tell me calling me by my name is equivalent to those two nicknames?"

Lee Sun-kyu suddenly hung up, took out the battery, and threw it aside, lying on the bed and breathing heavily.

After a while, still feeling unsatisfied, she turned and hit the phone hard. Fortunately, it was on the bed, so it didn't break. After lying there for a while, she couldn't resist and looked at the phone again. Biting her lip, she put the battery back in and pressed the power button.

"Ding, ding." A text message notification sounded, and a message flashed on the screen. Lee Sun-kyu pouted and opened it, reading the content.

Her eyes suddenly widened, her hands trembled, and her mouth, which had opened wide, never closed again. She was so shocked that she couldn't even read the message out loud.