102 – 22. The Melancholy of a Rich Man
Whispering.
Whisper whisper.
“Did you hear? That wicked fortune teller over there received a strange letter.”
“Oh my…My god…It’s amazing…”
“As expected, the world is wide and God is fair. It seems that some people have unique perspectives.”
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“…? Why aren’t you answering?”
“Isn’t Nam Goong Min better than you?”
“hahahaha, as expected, you are interested in dating, but you have the insight of a warrior who was single from birth.”
“You too… Had a lot of interest… Mosol…”
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Why are you suddenly glaring at each other while talking?
In the classroom after class, the warrior and the saint who were sitting behind me and talking behind my back got up from their seats after watching the scene of division due to internal strife.
It’s the second semester, but nothing has changed in the special vocational class, that is, Romance Academy.
If you really want to be specific, the proportion of theory classes instead of practical classes has increased? This wasn’t too difficult since it was just college level.
Compared to what I know, the history is a bit different, and common sense about job holders and gates hinders me, but since I’m studying consistently, there’s no major problem.
Rather, I preferred this simple, sleepy, and boring theory to a practical test that could reveal my secrets.
But……
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“Today, let’s do this… No… If this is…”
Lucas is motionless with his head stuck on the desk, and Prince Kim Seong-il is writing, furiously engrossed in something.
“Brother… It’s disgusting…”
And Princess Kim Eun-ha, who was watching the prince write from the side, looked genuinely disgusted.
“A saint is much better than a warrior, both in appearance and personality. This is even written in the Bible.”
“A warrior is better than a saint. This is even in the Declaration of Independence.”
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
“It’s you… In words…”
The warrior and the saint, who had originally known each other well, now seemed to have become close partners.
In the first semester, the warrior was very quiet, and the saint could not relax even at the academy due to the burden of church reform. But now, both of them have let go of their seriousness and are walking around comfortably.
Maybe this is my good influence?
I went around with the warrior and made him speechless, and “Talked” With the saint to ease his burden, and the butterfly effect made them closer!
…… Is not it? It’s not just that they’re united by a common sense of being single from birth, right?
In many ways, the two got along well, but due to frequent infighting, the number of arguments increased.
‘Rain…… The position is still vacant.’
It’s been more than a week since the second semester officially started, but Lane is still in Europe.
From what I heard from Lucas…… It was said that it would take quite some time to sort things out as Arthur emerged as the new power.
As expected, was it a bit difficult to clean up after running away right after the duel?
‘…… No, if I had stayed in Europe, it would have been a huge party.’
In the end, I participated in the duel as ‘Rein Arthur’s representative’, so there would be no problem if I left after the duel.
There may be some noise about the duel agent, but even if he had stayed in Europe and helped Lane, it would have been a problem.
‘A person trying to contact me, a person trying to blackmail Lane by exploiting my weaknesses, a person trying to make connections with Lane through me, a person trying to bring me down politically in some way…… Lane is Arthur’s legitimate daughter and direct descendant, so it’s hard to attack her easily, but I’m different.’
It was probably more difficult than the duel.
No matter how many times I thought about it, it was a smart idea to run away right away.
…… In the end, Lucas and Lane, who had to stay busy working in Europe, may have different thoughts.
‘Well, Lucas didn’t say anything either.’
It probably means that it was organized well somehow.
It’s already been two months since that duel, so won’t Rain come back soon?
I helped you so much, but if you drop out and say you want to lead Arthur, I’m really sad?
‘Rain aside, the real problem is…….’
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Liu is not sitting next to me, but unlike the rest of us who are huddled together, Rio is sitting alone.
The person who hasn’t been able to talk to me for over a week is the biggest problem.
I really can’t figure out why I’m so upset!
‘Originally, that was a warrior’s seat…….’
Rio is now sitting in the seat that was considered the warrior’s exclusive seat during the first semester.
On the other hand, the hero who was somewhat speechless came over here.
“Hey, Liu──”
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Tadat.
It is still the same today. No matter how I tried to talk to him, he ran out of the classroom first……
Because Liu had been with me almost as a partner and always sat next to me, it was easy for other students to notice this change.
“Nam Goong Min.”
“……Princess.”
“Please be honest. Did you and Mr. Liu… Fight?”
“……I don’t know either.”
If he’s angry or angry at me for something, I’ll do whatever it takes to make up or have a conversation.
As soon as I went near it, it ran away and no matter how much I shouted, it ignored me, so there was nothing I could do.
Prince Kim Seong-il, who had been filling out his notebook next to the princess, sighed in frustration and lowered his head.
“Maybe karma happened.”
“Are you my brother?”
“Actually, I was surprised that you, Namgoong Min, became close friends with a wealthy person. I’ve seen her for a long time, but… Her personality is annoying in many ways.”
“…Brother!”
“Eunha, I’m uncomfortable, but I’m telling you the truth that everyone knows. Is there anyone among these people who objects to the fact that the personality of a wealthy person is really annoying?”
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“This silence would be a great answer.”
Lucas is still putting his head on the desk, and the saint and the warrior are nodding slightly.
Needless to say, the prince who brought up the story, and the princess who stopped him, could not bear to object.
‘This…’ … Is it a perception of Rio?’
The same goes for the people working under Liu. It’s even the same with these people who I’ve known since I was young and who are, if you think about it, my childhood friends.
Not everyone is kind to Rio.
Even if they had it, it was only about Liu’s money and assets. Is there anyone who would be attracted to the person named ‘Liu Yen’ himself?
Was I alone?
‘…… That may be why Liu treated me kindly.’
But what does that matter?
Whether I realized Liu’s situation or not, my answer was already decided.
“Me too.”
“……Hmm.”
“In this insignificant fortune teller’s opinion, our great rich man… Has a considerate personality.”
“hahahaha, as expected, crayfish are on the crab side.”
Although he said it sarcastically, the prince was not really being sarcastic.
Rather, as if I expected him to answer that way, he just looked at me with a sad yet helpless expression.
The reality of Rio made my heart sink even more because I knew that his expression was full of goodwill and concern for me.
“But your considerate friend is ignoring you.”
“Brother, about that….”
“No, Eunha. I have to say it now. It’s something I’ve wanted to say for a long time.”
The princess, who noticed that the story was gradually becoming more serious than a joke, tried to stop the prince, but she was firm in his intentions.
As if this was his last chance, he looked at me and the saint and warrior sitting behind me, then opened his mouth.
“To be honest, I still don’t know much about the rich people. Even though I’ve known them for over 10 years, I still call them by their job names rather than their names. Everyone is different.”
“…Even if you call it, all it does is plant seeds.”
“…I…Don’t…Say anything…At all…”
“Eunha, what about you?”
“…They do add seeds.”
“Yes. Of course, Namgoong Min, you also add ‘ssi’ when referring to the rich, but the connotation is different. Yours is a word that is a mixture of friendliness and favor, while ours is a word that tries to keep a distance.”
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“I first saw Daeboo when I was 10 years old. She was already a famous investor in the political and business world by that time. However, she was only 10 years old, and unlike us who had a lot of people behind her, she was really alone.”
The prince and princess were from the Korean Empire, Lucas and Lane were from the Arthur family, the saint was from the church, and the warrior was from the United States.
However, Liu Man had no one behind him.
I had to stand alone with no one to lean on.
And that too at the age when he was about to enter elementary school.
“At first, I didn’t know what that meant. The girl I knew as a child was a child who was suspicious of everyone who approached her, overreacted, and wasn’t fun. I probably approached her out of obligation just because of her job as a
Rich woman and as an investor with extra money. It was just that.”
“…I also felt the same way as you.”
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“We met for political reasons, but we became close friends because we met often. However, even there, the rich man was a complete exception.”
“I still remember. When she asked me to go to church, she got angry.”
“………I’m also…Similar…”
“That’s why she was shunned… But looking at it now, it’s amazing. The astronomical wealth that a child of elementary school age has. How many scammers, charlatans, economic criminals, and corporations do you think have approached her? “How do you think the great rich managed to survive all those threats and come all the way here?”
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“However, now that I can understand her pain and loneliness even a little… It is too late. The rich man has already closed his heart to others a long time ago, and among us who have seen him for a long time, he is the most active of the rich. “Only Lucas, who approached him, was able to have a conversation. Of course, that wasn’t a good conversation either…”
Is this perhaps a confession?
Is this a confession made by him who did not understand Liu’s pain even though he had seen her since childhood?
Before we knew it, the princess who had been trying to stop the prince, as well as the warrior and saint who had listened to her one by one, were silent.
Just doesn’t make any sound and just listens to the prince.
“Do you understand why I am doing this to you?”
“…Are you saying that I should make peace with Mr. Liu?”
“There’s that too. If you become distant too…No one will really be able to approach the rich man.”
──But, it goes beyond that.
“Beware of the wealthy.”
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“No matter what she thinks, remember that the most important thing is yourself.”
The moment the prince who said that placed his hand on my shoulder.
I was able to realize it only then.
This is not a confession or confession.
A contradiction in that the prince, who not long ago said he would protect Liu from Wang Fei and Kim Ha-neul, warns Liu to be careful.
That is not because either of them is false, but because both are true.
‘The prince is more worried about me than Liu.’
What the prince said was probably not a lie. In fact, he must have a sense of debt for ignoring Liu’s pain.
However, it is not that big.
That’s why he cares more about me, who can communicate well and has shown me to be competent in his own way, than a wealthy person who is difficult to deal with.
In the end, Prince Kim Seong-il’s perspective is a macroscopic one.
The question is whether or not it will be helpful to the imperial family of the Korean Empire.
Still, to be honest.
“No.”
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“The most important thing is not myself.”
“……Then?”
“He is someone who believes in me.”
If I really was the most important person.
At that time, I wouldn’t have shaken off my parents’ hand and lived alone with Jisoo.
The life of waking up at dawn, working part-time jobs and construction sites during the day, returning in the evening and studying for the qualification exam until night…… Because honestly, it wasn’t good.
However, even if I have a hard time and hardships, if there is someone who believes in me and trusts me.
I was able to keep going.
Because that’s how I spent time with Jisoo.
“Prince, your words are truly… Thank you.”
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“Then, I’ll go look for Mr. Liu.”
“…If the great rich man avoids you again, are you going to continue like that? I will never stop you from doing so, but if the great rich men decide to avoid you… It will be difficult to approach them again.”
I had no friends. Let alone friends, I had no acquaintances or anyone to say hello to.
The only person I talked to was Jisoo, and that’s why I’m not good at dealing with people. At best, I can only communicate using the fortune teller’s speaking skills that I learned from that pseudo bastard.
But there was one thing that even I, a loner with no friends, could know.
“Sincerity and honesty.”
“Hmm?”
“Wouldn’t that work out somehow?”
It may be a childish and obvious answer, but that’s how I was able to become friends with everyone in the special occupation class.
So, we only clashed sincerely and honestly until Rio accepted us.
I leave the classroom, leaving behind my silent friends.
Okay then.
“Mr. Liu!! Where are you!!”
Let’s talk, please!
As a bonus, you will also receive some love letter counseling!
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Liu Yan turned around for a moment when he heard a sound coming from the other side of the hallway. He looked in that direction for a while and then turned his head.
Then, he put his ear to the strangely shaped machine he was holding in his hand.
＜──Was it really necessary to say that? You know Namgoong Min’s personality well. Even if you say that, I know you’re not the type of person to say yes, I understand…… ＞
＜………… I am…… Something to say…… Doesn’t exist… ….＞
＜…… Yes, I know very well.＞
Click, click.
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＜…… Because that is the last regret I have for you.＞
Suddenly.
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Talk.
Kwasik.