DASH

Chapter 91

"Hey, so you're in a relationship with Kwon Jaekyung now?" Inyeop asked, pulling a pack of cigarettes out of his jacket pocket. "How long have you been together?" From the moment he agreed to cooperate, right? So it's been about three months already? Or did you mess with him long before that? And he signed a contract with your company at your request?

Inyop showered me with uncomfortable questions, even forgetting about the main purpose for which he came here in the first place. Apparently, that was why he insisted on going to the smoking room to discuss everything.

"We don't meet. Jihon belatedly refuted.

To which Inyeop opened his eyes wide, as if arguing: "Really?"@@@@

Jihong had already mentally predicted what would follow: "You think correctly. You shouldn't do that if you have a conscience."

However...

"Why...?" Inyeop blurted out, being in complete shock, and Jihong, surprised by his friend's unexpected reaction, clenched the filter in his hand.

— What do you mean "why"? Because I can ruin his life.

"Hey, what are you up to?" Why should he suffer because of an affair with you? He snorted, subtly hinting that Jihon thought too much of himself.

In fact, Inyeop is right. Jihon, without knowing it, grinned bitterly and, taking a slow drag, firmly objected: "In any case, we are not dating.

"Strange. At the university, you dived into the pool with almost everyone who expressed sympathy for you.

"You said it wasn't right. Listening to the advice of the elder, I began to refuse everyone. But for some reason, you are dissatisfied again.

When he asked what was wrong, Inyeop seemed to have nothing to cover with and just lit a cigarette. Then, shaking off the ashes, he muttered, as if under his breath: "You're a bad person anyway.

The man continued to spew curses like "rake", "sinner", "it's time for you to get what you deserve", but his face still remained smiling, unlike how he usually looked.

"You're having fun, aren't you?"

"yes, I'm dying of laughter," Inyop laughed honestly. "It's itching to tell Dong-jin and Wonmyeon about everything, especially about how Jung Ji-heong got into trouble.

The guys were two years older than Jihon. And all of them were once members of the same club.

"Do you still communicate with them?"

"Sometimes we hang out together.

- I see.

— Did you at least cross paths with your younger children or peers at any events?

"Nope. I don't keep in touch with anyone.

In fact, Jihong did not join the film club because of his great love for films. He did it because his girlfriend really wanted to work with him there. However, he could not find the right opportunity to jump off, and as a result, all this turbulent activity dragged on until graduation. Jihon did not build friendly relations with his comrades. But, to be honest, he did not really want to.

"Oh, yes! All your "loved ones" have fled. How many of them were there? At least four! You've ruined everything, haven't you? Casanova! Inyop started in earnest. - I would have met quietly, why did I spin a useless drama every time? Because of you, we lost a lot of valuable personnel! You survived absolutely everyone! Both older and younger!

Inyeop squealed non-stop, as if he had got rid of all his exes on purpose.

"I didn't demand that anyone leave. My words have no weight in such important decisions. It was their choice. In truth, I felt uncomfortable, and I wanted to leave too. You know I didn't leave them, so it's not my fault.

But Oliver clarified that he graduated from school last year and devoted all his free time to learning Korean.

"Really?" Your successes are impressive! And the pronunciation is good.

Lucas blushed instantly at the compliment. The guy, who recently turned 20 years old by Korean standards, had a rather fragile physique, but his face was cute and handsome, like the main character of a teenage drama. And shyness gave him a special charm. He didn't know what to do with himself, and it touched people's hearts in a strange way.

They went to Gwacheon in a service car. In the spacious SUV driven by Minu, Lucas sat next to Jihon and chatted casually all the way.

"Noah said he called you Hani. Can I?

"Are you close to Noah?"

"yes, when Oliver was working at the Victorian Aquatic Centre, I used to go there a lot. I also learned to swim there. In the end, I became friends with Noah and Jaekyung.

Oliver and Dr. Gleeson called Jaekyung "Jay", but Lucas always referred to him correctly. Despite his generally slurred and clumsy speech, he pronounced his name very accurately and clearly. As if he had rehearsed dozens, or even hundreds of times. The most timid guy learned a foreign language, which is unlikely to be useful to him in Australia, crossed half the world and was even ready to listen to Noah's ravings.

These details alone are enough to arouse suspicion in Jihon. But when he heard Lucas' pronunciation only get better when he mentioned Jaekyung, Jihong was convinced of his speculation.

Lucas came here for Kwon Jaekyung.

And indeed, as soon as Lucas got to the gym and saw his friend, he was completely confused. Instead of a warm greeting, he hid behind the doctor, blushing to the tips of his ears, and Jaekyung did not seem to notice his presence at all.

Jaekyung lightly hugged Oliver and shook hands with Mr. Gleeson, then walked over to Jihon, "Didn't Oliver say anything strange?"

"Strange?"

"All right, forget it.

With that, Jaekyung returned to Oliver. And they began to discuss his current training regimen. Meanwhile, Lucas, still hiding behind the man, was looking at them. Because of this, Mr. Gleeson, taking pity on the child, quietly moved aside and called to Jaekyung: "Hey, Jay. Look who's here.

Jaekyung turned around and finally noticed the shy but determined Lucas, throwing a curt "Oh," and that was the whole program of the social minimum. No "Are you here too?" or "Haven't seen you for a long time."

And then he turned to Oliver and continued the conversation, leaving the poor guy alone with his despondency.

Mr. Gleeson seems to be well aware of the younger's ardent unrequited love. However, how can you not guess? He practically shouted about her with all his being.

"Oh my God, it's so fresh. Even Inyeop put in his two cents, grinning. "I feel it will be interesting."

Due to the producer's instincts that suddenly awoke in Inyeop, Jihong clicked his tongue disapprovingly, "Don't do that.

"What exactly?"

"Don't play with a child's heart," Jihyun hissed, clarifying that it was punishable. To which the impudent TV man opened his eyes wide, and the next moment lowered his voice.

"Who are you talking about?" Oh Lucas or oh Kwon Jaekyung?

Not knowing what to answer, Jihong simply crossed his arms over his chest and sighed as he lowered his head.

Yingyop, watching him, laughed softly: "That's right, playing with children's feelings is a direct path to punishment. It's good that you understand.

And, slapping Jihon loudly on the back, he shouted to his team: "That's it, let's go up to the second floor!" Set up your equipment, it's time to start shooting!