Chapter 26

"Sun-gyu, look at us. We're so young, there's no way we could even think about those kinds of things. Even if we live together, what could possibly happen? Besides, there are several rooms in this boys' dormitory, and we won't be living in the same room. Why are you thinking so much?"

"In the company, to be honest, it's not really a company. I have a family and parents, but I can't go home. I can't see my relatives, and since I turned thirteen, I've had to take responsibility for my own life. I solve my dinner with instant noodles. Have I ever complained about it? But after what happened with Min-a, the person I trust the most and am closest to is you."

"My foundation is weak, and my living conditions are poor. Can't you be with me, training during the day and tutoring me at night? We're not old enough to be separated by gender. If you're afraid I'll trick you, I can swear. The person I'm closest to is you, and if I lie, may I suffer..."

Lee Sun-gyu pursed her lips, applying the medicine while giving him a glare, "You should talk less. Do you really think others are fools and only you are smart? When you talk a lot and nag, there's definitely something else behind it."

Moon Jung-woo paused, squinting his eyes and smiling, "Sun-gyu is Sun-gyu, no wonder I'm closest to you."

Lee Sun-gyu's face remained calm, completely unmoved by his words. Moon Jung-woo pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked up, "Let's live together."

Lee Sun-gyu wasn't as agitated as before, just sneered, "Ya."

Moon Jung-woo waved his hand, "Let me finish. You saw the president's reaction today. Although I later found out it wasn't because of me, at that moment, I suddenly thought of something."

Lee Sun-gyu frowned, "What?"

Moon Jung-woo was silent for a moment, then looked up, "I can't afford to lose."

Lee Sun-gyu was taken aback, "What did you say?"

Moon Jung-woo's expression was serious, "I said I can't afford to lose. If I can't debut successfully, if I can't debut with 100% certainty, when I go back to my father this time, I'll be completely under his control. Because I ran away from home, and he gave me this opportunity. If I fail, I'll have to follow his path with no excuses."

Lee Sun-gyu's expression was strange, "But... what does that have to do with me living with you?"

Moon Jung-woo leaned in, "I've been practicing for a month. But during this month, I haven't really practiced singing or dancing. You don't know what I'll be like when I really start practicing, right? Even if I have a good talent, as I said, I can't afford to lose. I can't allow myself to have even the slightest mistake that could lead to my failure."

Lee Sun-gyu was even more confused, looking at Moon Jung-woo and softly saying, "Oh."

Moon Jung-woo paused, then looked up at Lee Sun-gyu, "So, Sun-gyu, you have to help me. I need you to use your allowance to buy me good food. And clothes to wear, and make dinner. It would be even better if I could have some fruit."

Lee Sun-gyu looked at Moon Jung-woo, just looking. After a while, she curved her lips and smiled, shaking her head, "You even want fruit... What about after that? Anything else?"

Moon Jung-woo shrugged, "Of course. That's just for living. The most important thing is that you have to help me practice. Whenever I have questions, I need to be able to ask you, and you have to teach me. I need to use both day and night to practice, so I can better complete the plan the president has given me."

Lee Sun-gyu fiddled with her fingers, lifting her eyes to look at him, "Now that you put it that way, I understand."

Moon Jung-woo smiled and stepped forward, "The problem was simple from the start. What do you think? Do you agree?"

Lee Sun-gyu shook her head, "Let's not talk about the other stuff. The key is that my father would never agree. But you didn't even consider these things beforehand, which means you already have a plan, right?"

Moon Jung-woo waved his hand, "These are no issues. You just move in, who can say anything? The president usually doesn't come around. Even if you're afraid some trainees might secretly tell the president, you can just use me as an excuse, saying the boys' and girls' dormitories are too close and it's inappropriate. And to improve the environment for the girls' dormitory, you can find them a place elsewhere. And you can move in with me. If your family asks, just say you're staying in the dormitory. The other trainees won't know you're living with me, they'll think you went home. You have a phone, and if the president needs you, he'll call you directly."

Lee Sun-gyu shook her head, "No, I don't have the courage you do. If my father finds out, he'll beat me."

Seeing Han Myung-jin about to say more, Lee Sun-gyu laughed and blocked him with her leg, "Ya. Now, let's get back to the point. I've summarized for you. You're trying to convince me to live with you so you can have a personal ATM and a maid, right? Moon Jung-woo, I have one question: why should I do all this for you? If you can answer me, I'll consider it."

Moon Jung-woo was taken aback, looking at Lee Sun-gyu with a shocked and heartbroken expression, "Sun-gyu, you... you actually asked such a question? My heart, it's broken. Truly broken."

Lee Sun-gyu kicked him, "What? How did I break your heart? Do you even have a heart?"

Moon Jung-woo looked disheartened, covering his face and looking down, "Sun-gyu, I'm sorry... I mean, Sun-gyu-ssi. Maybe, I'm too quick to form attachments. I know it's because I was too repressed as a child, which made me easily dependent on others. The president helped me when I left home and faced pressure from my family, convincing them to let me become a trainee and an idol. But to me, the person I'm closest to... is always you, Sun-gyu."

Lee Sun-gyu's face was calm, "Is that so? If you're so close to me and depend on me, then why do you hit me, scold me, make me cry, and tell me to get lost?"

Moon Jung-woo lightly coughed, avoiding Lee Sun-gyu's gaze. Lee Sun-gyu, with a cold face, stepped forward and turned his head to face her, "Trying to use that trick again? No way. It's late, and I need to go to sleep. Let's end this here, and I'll pretend I didn't hear anything. But I'll pass your suggestion to my father... about the boys' and girls' dormitories being too close."

With that, Lee Sun-gyu stood up and walked toward the door. Moon Jung-woo was taken aback, making a final effort, "Sun-gyu, do you know what you are to me?"

Lee Sun-gyu leaned against the door, turning to look at him with her arms crossed, "I haven't even stepped out yet. With an IQ of 160, right? Your emotional intelligence has improved a lot, right? So, use this last chance to convince me to make a decision that seems absolutely impossible. Go on."

Moon Jung-woo ignored her teasing, smiling gently and putting away his lazy smile, "Actually, I was just saying it casually. I knew the president, even if he's open-minded, wouldn't allow a girl and a boy of the same age to live together. I was just trying to persuade you. But even if you disagree, it's within my expectations. But now, what I want to say is..."

Lee Sun-gyu bit her lip, "What? A meal ticket? A cleaning lady? Or your assistant?"

Moon Jung-woo stood up and came to Lee Sun-gyu, "To me, you are my teacher, my friend, my everything, and my..."

Bang. The door was slammed shut. Of course, it was closed from the outside.

Before Moon Jung-woo could finish, Lee Sun-gyu suddenly ran out, almost hitting him in the nose. Moon Jung-woo was taken aback, then turned around, looking at his arm and walking toward the bedroom. It seemed he was indeed being unrealistic. Intelligence and emotional intelligence were one thing, but there were some things even they couldn't achieve, things unrelated to IQ and EQ. At least in this case, he had foolishly thought he could succeed, either by treating the girl as a fool or by being a fool himself. There were many smart people, but none of them were perfect in everything they did.

At this moment, Moon Jung-woo realized something. Intelligence wasn't everything; experience and life lessons were the most valuable. No amount of thinking could replace the accurate and convenient choices made by experienced people. Moon Jung-woo understood this today, and it wasn't a complete waste of time. Just before going to sleep, his phone received a message that made his usually calm and indifferent heart beat faster.

"Tell me the real reason you think you can convince me. No more lies!"

Moon Jung-woo thought about making up a few more reasons, but remembering Lee Sun-gyu's serious and somewhat intimidating face, he shook his head and smiled, typing in two words: "Computer."

; {Piaotian Literature}