I Will Not Live as a Genius chapter 143

I Will Not Live as a Genius 143

143. Eight and Twenty Three

“Have you waited long? Sorry I’m late!”

He was Myungsoo’s older brother.

I said as I closed the book I was reading.

“no. You seem to be very busy today, but I don’t know if I’m just disturbing you.”

“a-! It’s not that I’m busy, and Manager Choi resigned a while ago. That’s why there are a lot of twists and turns in the company these days.”

Manager Choi is Myung-soo hyung’s secretary, but in fact, he’s only the secretary… In addition to working as a secretary, he was also in charge of customer management, accounting, and human resources.

I said with a serious expression.

“Hyung, is it okay if I come out like this and relax?”

“Vice President Yoon Seong-soft has come, and I have to leave everything behind. is not it?”

I laughed out loud at my brother’s words, and he continued.

“But what really happened? Hopefully… You probably didn’t come all the way here to see me… .”

“It’s true. It is true that I came all the way here to see you.”

At my words, Myungsu hyung pointed his finger at my forehead and said.

“If you lie, bastard, put it on your forehead. act. word. Don’t you know how it’s written?”

In the past life, Youngmi also said something similar. When I lie, I see it all on my face.

I raised my hand and rubbed my forehead.

“Do you really see that? Hmm… In fact, I decided to meet my military friends in the evening.”

“Five-! okay? Have you decided on an appointment?”

“Yes, there is a famous place called <Garlic Bulgogi>.”

“I knew. Anyway, I was going to let you know… . But there, garlic kimchi stew tastes better than garlic bulgogi. So I like to order stew first and eat it with meat.”

“Right. I looked on the internet and they said yes.”

Myungsu hyung let out a short sigh at my words.

“under-! After this smartphone came out, all of this advanced information was released on the Internet. Oh yeah… !”

Myungsoo hyung pointed out and said.

“Anyway, let’s go. We’re going to eat meat for dinner, so let’s eat something refreshing for lunch.”

So I left the coffee shop and walked towards the restaurant… Myungsu-hyung said in a low voice.

“But who are you?”

“Yes?”

“Red lipstick for those round eyes!”

“ah… ! saw?”

I continued speaking with a look that didn’t matter.

“I’m just a middle school classmate.”

Myungsu hyung opened his eyes thinly and said.

“Hmm-! Aren’t you just classmates? I see everything you hate.”

Myungsoo hyung… Either way, it looks like a ghost.

I said scratching the back of my head.

“haha-! Did it look that way?”

“I told you. Everything you think is written on your forehead.”

Even after 15 years have passed, I vividly remember what Yeon-ji did to Yeong-mi. In particular, pretending to fall and pushing a beaker of boiling water towards Yeong-mi’s face… Even thinking about it now, I feel like my hair is standing on end.

Myungsu hyung tapped my forearm and continued.

“At first glance, he… It was a bit similar to you.”

Are you like me and Yeonji?

I looked at Myungsoo hyung with a serious expression and said.

“brother… Guarani like me… What does that mean?”

“ah… ! I felt bad. Sorry.”

“I’m not in a bad mood… .”

To be honest, while talking to Yeonji a while ago… I had that feeling too. The feeling that Yeonji and I have something in common.

30 minutes ago.

“Looking at your face… I think you remember? Right?”

Yeonji smiled and held out her hand.

“long time no see. nice to meet.”

“Uh, uh… okay.”

Contrary to my embarrassment, Yeonji’s face is a genuinely happy expression. Of course it’s acting.

Yeonji said while sitting in the empty seat in front of me.

“I think I’m alone, can I sit down for a moment?”

Why are you all sitting down and asking?

I was very confused at first, but now my mind is starting to calm down little by little.

I closed the open book and looked at Rouge. Big eyes and a thin jawline. His face remains the same as when he was in middle school.

If it’s different from back then… Lips with dark red lipstick and eyes with cool energy. And on the left forehead, there was a long scar that was visible at first glance between the bangs that had been parted.

“I heard you went to America.”

Rouge nodded at my question, and I continued.

“What’s going on in Korea?”

“I’m here for a while because I have work to do.”

When I replied that I had only been to Korea for a while, I felt welcomed.

“What to do?”

It was only for a short time at my question, but there was a slight tinge of life in Yeonji’s eyes, and it made my body tremble without realizing it.

Yeonji quickly changed her expression and said.

“It’s a bit harsh to say that it’s just something I have to do personally… .”

“ah… I see.”

After a moment of awkward silence, I opened my mouth again.

“Then where do you live in America?”

“Now I live in Pennsylvania.”

“Where in Pennsylvania?”

“It’s a small country town called Allenwood.”

“Then you’ve been living in Pennsylvania since middle school?”

Yeonji shook her head at my question.

“No, I lived in LA at first, and then in the middle… … I moved to Pennsylvania for some reason.”

I nodded slowly.

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Now is the time to end the conversation. Of course it is, but… It was because Yeonji was a person whom I did not like and did not want to talk to for a long time.

I said, holding up a cup of coffee.

“But what’s going on here?”

When I replied that I had come to see someone, I was about to tell them to go and do some business.

“Jeong-ho, did you come to see me?”

I almost spit coffee.

Yeonji smiled at my surprised expression and continued.

“Actually, when I came to Korea this time, I thought I had to see you, but I really didn’t know that we would meet like this, did you?”

You thought you’d see me? It feels like the hair is standing up from the back of the neck along the top of the head.

I said with a calm expression.

“Why did you want to meet me?”

“I just wanted to say I’m sorry.”

what?

I wondered if I was right now, and as if reading my expression, Yeonji continued speaking with a serious expression.

“why? Do you think I’m lying?”

Instead of answering, I looked at Rouge’s face.

I couldn’t tell if Roonji’s words of regret were sincere, but… Judging by the look on Rouge’s face, it didn’t seem like he was being sarcastic or speaking with malice.

I also decided to be honest.

“I don’t think it’s a lie… It’s been a while now, but it’s true that I’m a little embarrassed to be honest because I’ve come to say I’m sorry.”

At my words, Yeonji didn’t have a very unpleasant expression on her face, but rather smiled slightly.

“Is not it? kinda right? I think I’m very confused… I’ve already apologized, so I’ll just get up.”

I said to Yeonji, who got up from her seat.

“Wait a minute… .”

The human heart is very deceitful.

Just a minute ago, I felt like a chimney to want to send it off quickly, but now that I am leaving, I am more curious. I wondered if it was sincere that he wanted to meet me to apologize. no… I wondered if he really felt sorry for me.

So, Yeonji sat down again, and I carefully opened my mouth towards her.

“If you really want to apologize… Isn’t that what you should do to Youngmi, not me?”

“Youngmi Kim?”

I nodded, and Yeonji raised her eyebrows and continued speaking.

“Why do I have to apologize to Young-mi?”

Yeon-ji’s face, asking why, is serious. This is not an unpleasant expression… It’s a genuinely curious face.

Yeonji continued.

“It was Jeongho, you who got burned because of me… It’s not Youngmi.”

I checked Rouge’s face once again.

He still has a serious expression on his face. Even joking… Even sarcastic… And it’s not making excuses, it’s a really serious expression.

I didn’t understand the current situation. It was even disconcerting.

Recognizing my expression like this, Yeonji continued speaking with a short sigh.

“I learned a lot while living in America. I also learned about myself, but I have a problem with the way I think.”

“What do you mean? The way you think is the problem… ?”

Yeonji seemed to ponder for a moment at my question and then opened her mouth.

“Yeah, what… It’s not like we’ll see each other again, so I’ll be honest. I don’t know what sorry feels like. The teacher said that I am not the type of person who feels that way. What other people do with their hearts… They said I did it with my head.”

“… !”

“The teacher did. If you have hurt anyone in the meantime, meet them again and apologize. It’s okay to apologize with your head, not your heart… Be sure to apologize So, Jung-ho, I thought I wanted to meet you.”

I’m at a loss for words. In this situation… What should I say? Should I be okay? if not… Should I be angry?

And what others do with their hearts… He does it with his head… Yeonji’s words kept running through my mind.

While thinking like that, Yeonji said.

“If you don’t have any more questions, I’ll stop.”

Yeonji grabbed her coat and got up from her seat and continued.

“ah… ! This town is just a mess… How could there be no good restaurant? Do you know any good restaurants around here? I’ll see you later when I have time.”

“What kind of food do you want to eat?”

“Just any Korean food. Well, the meat restaurant is fine.”

I said, pointing to the street outside the window.

“If you go into the alley across the street, there is a famous restaurant called <Garlic Bulgogi>.”

* * *

When Yeon-ji, who met Jeong-ho, entered the hotel where she was staying, a heavily tinted black car stopped at the entrance of the hotel.

A man in the driver’s seat of the car pulled out his phone and pressed the call button.

“This is Team Leader Kim Jung-su, this is Hee-rak.”

– Manager Lee Hee-rak, this is Im Jin-hyuk. The manager is now in the meeting.

“ah… ! Then, when the team leader’s meeting is over, I’ll tell you that Lim Yeon-ji doesn’t have to worry too much. He doesn’t seem to have any malice with customer number 17.”

– I, but… This manager. In the morning, new data about Lim Yeon-ji came in.

“What material is it?”

– Criminal records and psychiatric treatment materials in the United States.

“Have you ever had a criminal record? Tell me.”

-July 2002 He served a year in a federal prison in Pennsylvania for attempted murder, after which he was admitted to psychiatric treatment. It appears that he has probably been released on parole conditional on treatment.

“What psychiatric treatment did you receive?”

-I was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and the course of treatment is quite good. After 6 months of treatment, he was diagnosed with socialization.

“Then, isn’t it okay? I’ve been watching you for four days, doesn’t it look like it’s going to cause a lot of trouble?”

-By the way… Before coming to Korea, I had all my assets in the US.

“Are you arranging your fortune? So, are you thinking of returning home?

-no. All of the collected property was donated to charity.

“What? What does that mean?”

-I came back to Korea this time… I don’t think it’s just because of my mother’s funeral. maybe… It seems that he came to Korea with the determination to die.

Manager Hee-Rak Lee said looking up at the hotel building with a surprised expression.

“You mean revenge?”

– The manager sees it that way too. Customer Guard No. 17 will be deployed soon.

“I get it. under-!”

After hanging up, Manager Hee-rak Lee looked up at the hotel room on the 8th floor where Yeon-ji was staying with a long sigh.

* * *

Room 823, Naples Hotel, Gangnam.

When the phone call was cut off, Yeonji dialed the same number again, and soon the other party’s voice was heard along with a ringing tone.

-hello.

“Sukyung-ah, I’m Yeonji.”

– I said I didn’t have anything to say to you. stop hanging up

“Wait a minute, Soo-kyung. I understand you are angry.”

-huh-! Do you understand?

“… … .”

– Do you know what happened at school the day your story appeared in the newspaper?

“… … .”

Sukyung’s enraged voice was heard across the receiver.

-Do you know what your mother did to me that day?

“I barely know. Sorry.”

-If I had known that… And if you’re really sorry… How could you never have contacted me?

“Sukyung-ah, that’s… .”

– Thinking about that time, my blood seems to run backwards, so let’s stop now.

At Soo-kyung’s words, Yeon-ji opened her mouth with a short sigh.

“Kim Soo-kyung.”

And Yeonji’s cold voice continued.

“You have grown so much.”

There was silence, and only the sound of Sugyeong’s breathing on the other side of the receiver could be heard.

“I came to Korea thinking this would be the last time.”

As if waiting for Yeonji’s words, Sookyung’s voice came over.

-last… I mean… ?

It was a softer voice.

At Soo-kyung’s voice, Yeon-ji spoke in a soft tone.

“The last person I really wanted to meet was you, Sukyung, are you really not going to meet me?”

* * *

<Garlic Bulgogi>

I checked the watch.

6:15 p.m.

under-! I’m the only one who arrives on time for a meeting of five people… .

Today’s meeting is a farewell party for Su-yeol hyung, who is going on a business trip abroad. Su-yeol-hyung, who is working as a reporter in the international department of a newspaper, has finally been assigned the dream correspondent in Washington, D.C.

Eun-seong is working at the same newspaper as Su-yeol’s brother, but they both got a message saying they’re a little late, and In-cheol hasn’t left yet.

As I was checking my text messages, the waitress put the water bottle and cup on the table and said:

“How do I place an order?”

“I have a party, can I order a little later?”

“Yes, do that.”

I called Incheol.

“men and horses! It’s a 6 o’clock appointment, but what if we haven’t left yet?”

-haha-! sorry. I’m leaving soon. ah… ! But Jin-goo is coming today, right?

I said to Incheol’s question.

“Yeah, I got a text message, and they said it would arrive soon.”

-By the way, Jin-goo, it’s April now… Are you reinstated?

“I think it’s still waiting to be dispatched… We’ll have to meet and ask for more details, okay?”

Yoo Jin-goo.

It is true that the friend who suffered the death of his mother when he was in the military a long time ago.

Jin-goo was a homicide detective who was working at the Ansan Police Station, and was suspended for three months last winter.

The reason was the use of excessive violence in the process of apprehending child rapists… It is said that the suspect arrested by Jin-goo had both jaw bones crushed, and even the left cheekbone and the bones surrounding the eyes were depressed.

Incheol’s voice came over the phone.

-ah… right! Su-yeol hyung says there is a surprise member today! Because we know each other, we eat together when we arrive.

“Yeah, I got it. Come quickly.”

If it’s a surprise member we all know… I mean, it’s someone who served in the military together… Who is it?

That was then.

“Hey—! you… Is it Chae Jung-ho? He had long hair, so he was almost unrecognizable.”

“who… huh?”

“It’s me, it’s me! Park Kwang-soo!”

It was Sgt. Park Kwang-soo, who was famous for his dirty personality during his military days.

At lunchtime, Lim Yeon-ji… In the evening, Park Kwang-soo… !

under-! Today, this is not easy.

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