#88

 

Yoo Yi-seo kept his mouth shut and focused on his work, as if the conversation had caught fire earlier. Baek Do-jun, Seo Eun-soo, and Yoo Yi-seo had a three-way battle.

 

“What’s wrong with them?”

 

“……It’s Chae Yoon Chan. If you’re self-aware, you’d better work hard together.”

 

“Why?”

 

“……No. It’s working.”

 

Chae Yoon-chan and Joo Tae-kang also performed well. Maybe because he is a strong alpha, he did a good job, like a bull.

 

Although there were quite a lot of rice paddies, the progress of rice planting was fast thanks to the hard-working Alpha. Half the rice seedlings ran out by noon.

 

“It’s faster than I expected.”

 

“Good job, everyone. It’s lunch time, so let’s take a break while eating Saecham and do it again later.”

 

“Well, then can I straighten my back now?”

 

That’s what Chae Yoon-chan said when he crept up next to me. I felt sorry at the posture of patting his back, as if it hurt a lot.

 

“Of course.”

 

“Aaaa! I can take a break! A break!”

 

As soon as permission was granted, Chae Yoon-chan quickly left the rice field and climbed onto the dry grass field. He laid down on a mat laid by the employees and rolled with pain. Someone would think that he’s been farming for years.

 

“Did you have a hard time?”

 

“That’s what I’m portraying right now…….”

 

Chae Yoon-chan’s trembling, earthy fingers shook like a vibrating bell.

 

‘Of course, it must have been very difficult for someone who grew up as a young master and took an elite course.’

 

The body of a strong alpha was also optimized for hard work. However, there was no business facing the hard labor that continued while bending down.

 

The other gongs were no exception; they gave up face and pride and lay on a large mat like Chae Yoon-chan and groaned.

 

“Oh, my…….”

 

“I’m dying.”

 

“I never imagined a day would come when I would feel my back pain this way.”

 

“Chan-young ssi, I’m not sick.”

While each one was whining to a different tune, Seo Eun-soo looked straight at me and said he was okay.

 

“Seo Eun-soo, If it hurts, say it hurts. Alphas are human too, and they can get sick.”

 

I was concerned because Seo Eun-soo said he would volunteer to work among the gongs. Even though he behaved like this, he didn’t say once that he was having a hard time, which made me feel sorry for him.

 

‘It’s probably because he has a habit of holding it in even if it’s hard.’

 

Looking at Seo Eun-soo with pity, I quickly led him onto the mat. When I grabbed Seo Eun-soo’s hand, he followed me gently.

 

“Let’s rest. Seo Eun-soo, lie down and take a rest. I think it’s hard seeing your face red. If you’re worried about bugs getting twisted, there’s also a bug-chasing spray.”

 

“That’s not it. I want to show you a reliable side to Chan-young…….”

 

When Seo Eun-soo was about to refute, Yoo Yi-seo grabbed him by the wrist and sat him on the floor.

 

“Don’t be too shy and take a rest, Seo Eun-soo.”

 

“……Yoo Yi-seo. Why don’t you put your hand down when I’m being nice? It’s unpleasant.”

 

“Seo Eun-soo didn’t listen when I spoke to you earlier.”

 

“Was it a threat?”

 

“Was it a threat to make such a sweet recommendation?”

 

Seeing Yoo Yi-seo and Seo Eun-soo bickering, I thought it was spring. That’s how you fight and get attached to each other. What did they say? The beginning of enemies to lovers relationship?

 

However, it didn’t feel good to imagine the two of them sticking together in a friendly way.

 

Huh?

 

Why is it so unpleasant?

 

“You two look good together.”

 

I wanted to find out where this displeasure came from.

 

“No, we do not.”

 

“Don’t misunderstand because it’s not at all. Alright?”

 

“There was an old saying that strong negation is strong affirmation.”

 

It was a word that he said, “It could be because it’s an offense and defense of the original work,” but Seo Eun-soo and Yoo Yi-seo’s facial expressions hardened as if they had drunk muddy water.

 

“Chan-young. If the denial is so strong that I want to kill the other person, would you believe me?”

 

“I agree with that. Seo Eun-soo.”

 

Two people spewed life at each other in my words. It was a desperate rice planting, and if there was a hoe or sickle next to it, it was poised to spread a blood-splattered fight on the grass.

 

“All right. I won’t get you wrong.”

 

A strange sense of satisfaction rose. I was confused. Have I ever had this side?

 

‘……Let’s think about it later.’

 

Now, I wanted to postpone it because the unknown emotions popping out were too much.

 

“Are you sure?”

 

“Yes. So let’s rest in a peaceful atmosphere. Don’t be outraged in a sacred workplace.”

 

‘If there’s a fight here and the hairs planted are ruined at best…….’

 

At that time, I’ll take a shovel and shoot down the heads of the guys who dirty the workplace. Even if it was the alpha guys, I was confident to deal with them sincerely.

 

“Seong Chan-young, I felt a chill from you.”

 

“It’s a misunderstanding, so lie down and stretch your back.”

 

When Joo Tae-kang asked, his dark hair wet with sweat and disheveled, I threw a back scratcher at him. Joo Tae-kang grabbed it and pat it against his waist.

 

“It’s really not easy to make a living.”

 

Everyone repeated similar words as they lay flat in the sun. They seemed very tired, as if their souls had been dislocated.

 

“You’ll feel better when you eat.”

 

“Look. Even if Koreans gain strength from rice, rice doesn’t solve all the fatigue.”

 

“There’s nothing you can’t do. You can do it.”

 

What are you talking about? K-gong in BL novel. You’re a bunch of junkies if you won’t feed the shou well. I’m so dumbfounded that everyone’s dying for some farm work.

 

“If rice goes in, it will turn into glucose, so it will be worth living again.”

 

“We’re not energizers.”

 

“Oh, go in if you’re tired. I won’t stop you.”

 

“……You can be energized. Such a thing.”

 

‘I’ll just go home, take a bath, and sleep comfortably.’

 

I don’t know why I want to stay in my house even though I am treated like an outcast. By insisting on staying even while doing farming work that wasn’t even part of my job, I was not only foolish, but seemed like a fool.

 

‘The reason why he wants to stay is because, as Yoo Yi-seo said…… What if that’s the reason?’

 

It won’t happen, it shouldn’t. I didn’t want to get caught up in a love front between them and run around.

 

I hope not, and just as I was going to pray with my hands together, the employee lady brought her luggage.

 

“Young master! I brought lunch.”

 

“Bark! Bark!”

 

“General is here too! Oh, this fellow was looking all over for you.”

 

“Bark!”

 

General grew a lot over time. The puppy’s babyhood flowed like an arrow, and it was impressive that his body and legs were lengthened.

 

“But you’re still a baby.”

 

“Woof!”

 

What didn’t change was that general was still trying to follow me wherever I went. If I didn’t let him follow me, he cried sadly, and eventually the employees would bring him.

 

“Eat quickly before it gets cold. Today, I prepared bulgogi, stir-fried golden oak mushrooms, egg roll, and tofu kimchi.”

 

“Wow. It’s a feast.”

 

“And I’ve prepared ‘it’ as you said.”

 

“Oh! It’s amazing. Thank you!”

 

Baek Do-jun showed interest when I smiled said I liked it.

 

“What did you prepare?”

 

“Oh, that? Ta-da!”

 

Baek Do-jun recognized the green leaves as I held them in both hands in front of his eyes.

 

“This…… Is it the vegetable you planted?”

 

“Ding dong deng! Correct!”

 

The vegetables that I carefully grew were also grown in a pretty delicious way over time. Lettuce and sesame leaves, chicory and kale, etc. The first harvest was a proud achievement.

 

‘My original plan was to have a barbecue, but…….’

 

Instead of that, I asked the ajummas if it would be better to wrap and tear the meat with fresh ssam while doing farm work, and it seemed like a good choice.

 

‘I can’t believe I’m eating bulgogi with vegetables as a snack. What an unchanging truth?’

 

I swallowed my mouth water at the feast of a neat lunch box that was more like a picnic than a snack.

 

It was a great lunchbox. She had brought three five-tier lunch boxes, maybe after considering how much the alphas eat.

 

Ajummas working in the kitchen need to be boasted of their perfect work. These people deserved incentives.

 

“Young master, I put the ssamjang and garlic in the small box of the lunch box, so you can eat them when you make a ssam.”

 

“The ladies are such geniuses.”

 

I thought it would be better to hint at Secretary Choi about raising the salaries of his employees.

 

“What? We are working happily thanks to your excessive treatment. Call me when you’re done. We’ll come to collect it.”

 

“I can take it…….”

 

I waved my hands because I thought I was enjoying the luxurious snack. But auntie didn’t back down.

 

“I wasn’t going to tell you this, but general is very greedy about food these days.”

 

“……Is it food that people eat?”

 

“Yes. If you leave your lunch box for no reason, general may try to eat the leftovers.”

 

“Was my kid a genius who could open the lid?”

 

“It is fair to say, sir, that it is not a genius but a shrewdness to satisfy the gluttony.”

 

“That’s right…….”

 

In the end, we decided to do as the ajumma said. We all decided to spread out our lunch boxes on the mat and eat. General was given a meal that was so delicious that he could not look away from human food.

 

“Makgeolli can’t be left out in the new year.”

 

I didn’t even tell them, but thanks to the makgeolli ajumma brought, the lunch table became noisy.

 

“Strawberry-flavored makgeolli? I’ve never drunk anything like this before.”

 

“This experience is different because I’ve only had wine.”

 

“Let me see. Oh, this is yuzu-flavored makgeolli. It’s amazing.”

 

“Please be more interested in food than alcohol…….”

 

Look at the vegetables I grew! You people! Look at this green, healthy organic vegetable!

 

“I like vegetables more than alcohol, Chan-young.”

 

“Thank you. Seo Eun-soo…….”

 

Seo Eun-soo looked at me and quickly chewed raw vegetables like a rabbit. Ai-goo. It’s a fortune that I have an amazing part-timer.

 

When I made a spoonful of rice, wrapped bulgogi with vegetables, put it in my mouth, and chewed it, Seo Eun-soo smiled at me.

 

“Chan-young, you have rice on your mouth.”

 

“Where is it?”

 

“Here you go.”

 

Seo Eun-soo’s finger grazed my mouth. There was really some white rice on his finger.

 

“Thank you…… Heok!”

 

“Why?”

 

“What do you mean, why?”

 

That’s because you took the rice from my mouth and took it to yours!