IMFOBO | CH 17 | Hugging as a Habit

Hugging as a Habit

 

Tae-san was so dumbfounded that he let out a hollow laugh.

He truly didn’t know whether to call it being completely unguarded or incredibly bold.

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He’d barely managed to pull her away, and now she was stuck to him again.

At this point, Lee Eun-cho hugging Ryu Tae-san was practically a habit.

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Tae-san’s breath brushed against Eun-cho’s soft hair.

She was clearly so focused on the situation outside that she had no idea what kind of state she was in, clinging to him like this.

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Hugging a half-naked man so tightly, of all things.

He needed to instill some sense of awareness in her.

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“Lee Eun-cho, is hugging me a habit for you?”

He parted his lips within the small hand that trapped them, his hot breath fully moistening Eun-cho’s palm.

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A muffled, garbled sound melted into the warm summer air.

Eun-cho looked up at Tae-san, tickled by the sensation.

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She still didn’t seem to grasp the situation, her eyes rolling around as if trying to figure it out.

“Huh? Huh? Oh!”

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Eun-cho was startled and snatched her hand away from Tae-san’s lips.

Seen up close, her skin was exceptionally fair and translucent.

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Her snow-white skin flushed a delicate pink, and her dense eyelashes fluttered.

At this close distance, where he could practically count every tiny hair, a sweet yet bitter fragrance wafted.

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A unique scent, a mix of unripe apples and medicinal herbs.

If he were drunk, he might use it as an excuse to bury his nose in her neck.

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It was only because he was holding onto his sanity that such a mishap didn’t occur.

“Outside, Jung-seok is…”

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“Does ‘confidential’ include Ryu Jung-seok as well?”

Jung-seok was still rummaging through the house, bellowing Eun-cho’s name.

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At this rate, he’d wake up everyone in the neighborhood who valued their sleep.

No matter how much of a little brother he was, it bothered him immensely that that punk was calling out Eun-cho’s name late at night.

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Tae-san had already forgotten how he’d been internally mocking Eun-cho just moments before for going to bed at 10 PM like some model child.

“Ah, that’s not it…”

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Eun-cho’s gaze slid down, away from his bare chest.

Any lower, and it’d be dangerous.

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And she was completely oblivious to that fact.

“Never seen a man’s naked body before?”

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Even at that playful remark, Eun-cho couldn’t meet his eyes.

It only made him want to tease her more.

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“No, I have.”

Saying it with such an innocent and clear face, though… that pissed him off in its own way. Was it time to hear about her ex-boyfriends?

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She certainly knew how to play with a man’s emotions.

More than he thought, Lee Eun-cho had a remarkable talent for captivating men.

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“When my grandfather does his outdoor shower.”

See?

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Playing with people again, leading them on with that clear face.

“Does she consider grandfather a man?”

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“He’s family, but he’s still a man, gender-wise? Put some clothes on. It’s too much to take in, I can’t find a place to rest my eyes.”

It was already impressive that the usually meticulous Ryu Tae-san had used his own t-shirt, not a towel, to quickly dry himself, but now she wanted him to put it on?

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“You mean it’s enchanting.”

“Huh? Huh? He’s coming; he’s coming this way! We can’t get caught!”

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What was it about Ryu Jung-seok that made her act like this?

The way she was hopping around anxiously made him feel pressured.

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She looked as if she’d start slapping his bare skin any second.

Tae-san frowned and reluctantly put on the damp shirt.

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It was something he’d never do under normal circumstances, but he’d make an exception this time.

It was amusing to watch the small Lee Eun-cho scurrying around like a squirrel, but dealing with Ryu Jung-seok came first.

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“Eun-cho-yaaaa! Ryu Tae-san’s car is outside! That crazy bastard is here again! You need to hide! Lee Eun-cho!”

At this rate, he’d hyperventilate.

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Tae-san, without hesitation, yanked the wooden floorboard up at the familiar voice that was so loudly calling for Eun-cho.

He ignored Eun-cho’s protests.

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Little did he know that that was a huge mistake.

“Looking for me?”

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“Eek!”

Because the alleyway was blocked by a farming vehicle, he’d parked the car at the entrance to the village, and Jung-seok must have sprinted from there.

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To come running in a fluster in the middle of the night, only to say something ridiculous.

How did someone like that become a doctor?

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Why couldn’t he figure out that the “crazy bastard” was already inside?

“It’s been a while since you got your ass beat, huh? Need another lesson to come to your senses?”

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Tae-san gave Jung-seok, who was drenched in sweat, a look of disdain.

His face was as white as a ghost, as if he’d seen the Grim Reaper himself.

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“Where were you trying to sneak Lee Eun-cho off to?”

“…The village chief’s house?”

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He was so surprised that he readily confessed their destination, looking more idiotic than innocent.

His pupils were shaking violently, as if there’d been an earthquake.

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Just running into his own brother at an unexpected moment like this might have been enough to actually stop his heart this time.

“I told you not to even think about sneaking Lee Eun-cho away. Do you want to die?”

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“Who wants to die?! I’m a doctor who saves people!”

Jung-seok blurted out whatever came to mind, his gaze fixed on Tae-san’s clenched fist as he swallowed hard.

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Even as he talked back, he seemed worried that a fist would come crashing down on him at any moment.

“Ah.”

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This was bad. He wasn’t alone.

He finally noticed that there were multiple shadows reflected in the dim light of the swaying stone lantern.

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Tae-san cast his gaze into the distance at the unfamiliar presence.

Ryu Jung-seok had actually used his brain a little.

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Bringing reinforcements with him.

One, two, three.

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As if they were popping out of the ground, broccoli heads emerged one after another from behind Jung-seok with a time delay.

The unfamiliar grandmothers, who appeared with expressions devoid of smiles as if they’d agreed to it beforehand, were even somewhat eerie.

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He’d only been wondering about the unexpected situation for a moment.

“Is that him?”

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“That scoundrel?”

“Where? Where? You son of a…”

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A barrage of primal curses he’d never heard before poured out all at once.

The grandmothers began to gradually approach.

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Like a scene from a horror movie.

The wrinkled eyes were so fierce that they felt like the glare of a tiger.

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Come to think of it, they were each holding all sorts of things in their hands.

From straw brooms to fly swatters, not to mention a pickaxe.

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Their distinct sense of purpose was clear.

“What is it? Is he different from what Ryu said? His face is all smooth and shiny.”

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Moreover, most of them were in their pajamas, as if they’d jumped straight out of bed.

From the floral-patterned bloomers to the undershirts, an unapproachable atmosphere emanated.

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“Don’t be fooled by appearances! His insides are really wicked!”

On top of that, there was Ryu Jung-seok’s attack, who had lost all sense of fear, making it a total disaster.

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Tae-san surveyed the grandmothers, who were full of murderous intent, trying to assess the situation.

Even if you combined all the grandmothers in Cheongrim Village, they wouldn’t be equal to one Ryu Deok-bae, the picky and eccentric chairman.

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The grandson who most resembled the grandfather.

The fact that he was particularly loved out of the three grandsons wasn’t just due to luck.

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It was the result of a fierce struggle.

In other words, Ryu Tae-san was a man optimized for winning over old people.

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“Hello. I’m Ryu Tae-san.”

Tae-san smiled innocently with a harmless face.

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He’d never met a grandma who didn’t like this face.

“What are you doing at Go’s residence at this late hour?”

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Even when dealing with a grandmother who was bristling like a hedgehog, Tae-san showed no signs of tension.

Changing his attitude so brazenly was very easy for him.

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Jung-seok, seeing Tae-san like that, widened his eyes in shock.

He didn’t forget to scratch his arms, which were covered in goosebumps.

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“I was going to visit and greet you tomorrow morning, but you all came first. Sorry for the trouble.”

Tae-san looked around at the grandmothers and smiled brightly.

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Acting as kind and affable as possible was the most effective way to gain the favor of elders.

The neighborhood elders, whose experience couldn’t be ignored, were still reluctant to let go of their doubts.

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They were looking around the house, seemingly searching for Eun-cho.

“Eun-cho!”

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“Yes, Grandma!”

Eun-cho casually came back from behind the backyard.

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She seemed to have created an alibi as if she hadn’t been in the same space as Tae-san while everyone was distracted.

She’s more thorough than I thought.

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She’s still so bold.

Tae-san swept his chin with his palm, trying to control the rising corners of his lips.

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“What’s going on here?! Explain!”

She was a woman who had been perking up her ears to figure out the situation and was only gauging the timing of when to appear.

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Eun-cho stepped forward, pretending not to be flustered.

“This person bought this house this time. He’s a really nice person. You don’t have to worry.”

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“A nice person?”

The grandmothers, looking suspicious, gestured at Jung-seok all at once.

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“They said he’s wicked?”

“A son of a bitch.”

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“They said he has a terrible temper.”

That punk…

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