Pretending Love
Chapter 1
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In a small bedroom with simple decorations, Jungkook stared at himself in the mirror without saying a word.
Soon, there was an impatient cry from the door.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Little Young Master, what are you dawdling for? Mr. Jeon is ready and waiting for you at the door! If you delay proper business, no one can save you!
The silent Jungkook finally moved.
He stretched out his thin, slender hand, and in a fit of anger, removed the jade pendant from around his neck, turned around, and threw it on the bed before walking toward the door.
Just as he approached, the unlocked door was roughly pushed open from outside, nearly hitting Jungkook.
The middle-aged nanny standing at the door was obviously aware of the danger, but there was no apology on her face.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Oh, you’re finally willing to come out?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
I say, you’re lucky to marry into the Kim family! A fool still knows how to be stubborn about this matter? So strange, ah…..
Jungkook stared at the nanny’s aloof face and narrowed his chilly eyes imperceptibly.
The nanny got carried away with her nattering, but the moment she looked up, she froze in place. Jungkook couldn’t be bothered to give her another look, and walked quickly around.
The nanny stared at the departing Jungkook, took an uncertain breath of air, and muttered —
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Has this fool changed his nature?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
( Why was that look just now different than in the past? It was so scary! )
However, when she saw the thin, long-sleeved clothing on Jungkook's body, the surprise in her heart turned to ridicule again.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
What change in nature? It’s a hot day and he dresses like this. What a fool!
With that said, she snuck into the bedroom.
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As soon as Jungkook left the villa, a black car stopped at the door.
The rear window was rolled down, revealing a well-dressed middle-aged man. The other party looked at the tardy Jungkook with dissatisfaction on his face.
Unknown
What are you doing staring so stupidly? Hurry up and get in the car!
Jungkook sneered inwardly, but opened the rear door and slowly got inside.
The middle-aged man adopted a serious expression and warned Jungkook,
Unknown
When we get to the Kim residence later, you will follow me obediently. This marriage is not a bad thing for you or our family!
Unknown
If you dare to go crazy and lose face for our Jeon family, your grandfather and I will definitely not spare you!
Jungkook pretended not to hear, and turned his head to look out the window.
Seeing his indifferent appearance, the middle-aged man became angry and tongue-tied.
Unknown
Your head is full of stupid things, you won’t understand even if you’re told.
Jeon Jungkook
{ There was a hint of absurdity in Jungkook's eyes, which disappeared in an instant }
( Don’t understand? )
He, who had transmigrated into this world after reading a book, understood better than anyone —
This was a dog-blood danmei novel named “Misplaced Kindness of a Rich Family.” It told the story of the protagonist, the young master of the Jeon family, who relied on his personal strength to win the favor and pursuit of many rich and powerful families after his lot in life was exchanged mistakenly. In the end, he met his sweetheart and they galloped into the sunset together.
Of course, Young Master Jeon, the protagonist in the book, was not referring to Jeon Jungkook.
Although he shared the surname Jeon, and he was also a young master of the Jeon family, the original owner could be described as a “first-class cannon fodder” in the book. His father died young and his mother was absent.
When he was ten years old, the original owner was pushed into the swimming pool and drowned half to death. When he woke up again, he had become a mentally handicapped child. He was usually either isolated and mute or foolish and crazy. Over the years, he had long been reduced to a first-class laughingstock in the Imperial capital circle, and even the nanny who took care of him dared to trample him underfoot in secret.
The middle-aged man sitting next to him was the original owner’s uncle, Jeon Yujang, the director of Jeon Group.
In order to win the reputation of “treating his nephew kindly,” Yujang always dressed the original owner up beautifully and elaborately at every banquet, taking him through the motions, but secretly treated the original owner like a dog—
He was locked in a small, prison-like bedroom all day long, given three meals per day. If he did something wrong, he would be overwhelmingly beaten and scolded.
Presently, it seemed that the original owner was twenty-two years old. Under the instigation and arrangement of the Kim family, he was treated as a pawn for commercial interests and was married to the second youngest of the Kim family, who was blinded in a car accident.
Jeon Jungkook
( What was this dear uncle? )
Jeon Jungkook
( He was just a vicious wolf in human skin, eager to gnaw the original owner until there were no bones left! )
Two days ago, when the original owner heard news of the marriage, he was stimulated somehow and ran behind Jeon Villa to jump into the river.
It was likely this jump that allowed the transmigrated Jungkook to occupy his body.
Jungkook gazed at the passing scenery outside the car window and took this opportunity to quickly go through the contents of the book. There wasn’t much focus on the original owner in “Misplaced Kindness of a Rich Family,” but there was enough to piece together his tragic end —
After the business marriage between the Jeon and Kim families, the second young master of the Kim family did not like the original owner, and mostly ignored him.
Later on, there was turmoil within the Kim family and the useless original owner was kicked out of the house. When the second young master of the Kim family reported the matter and found him, he had died tragically in the river with wounds all over his body, his corpse already swollen from the soaking.
He didn’t trick or provoke anyone, yet became a short-lived cannon fodder in this battle of the rich and powerful.
Jungkook thought about this ending, and silently gave the plot an upturned middle finger in his heart.
Jeon Jungkook
( The one with the biggest grievance is actually myself! )
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The car soon drove into the Kim family manor.
Jeon Yujang and Jeon Jungkook, led by servants, entered the living room of the Kim residence.
Old Mr. Kim, the head of the family, nodded his head in greeting.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
Mr. Jeon, long time no see. My second grandson has eye problems now, so it is really inconvenient for him to go out and meet you. Thank you for making the trip.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Good sir, we are nearly family, so there is no need to speak politely.
{ Yujang took the initiative to rope in the relationship between the two families }
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
This is my little nephew, Jeon Jungkook.
He changed his loathing for Jungkook in the car to a pretense of harmony.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Although he is a bit foolish in the head, he has always been a well-behaved and sensible person.
The implication to the Kim family was – he had already “obediently” agreed to this marriage.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
Look at the whole Imperial Capital circle, who doesn’t know that Director Jeon is kind and soft-hearted? Hasn’t he been raising his nephew by his side like his own son? The young master must listen to you the most.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Ai, the good sir flatters me.
{ Yujang listened comfortably, and casually directed Jungkook }
Little Jungkook, come and say hello.
Jeon Jungkook
( Say hello? )
Jeon Jungkook
( Give you face like in the past? )
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook looked around at the people of the Kim family, his eyes drifting playfully }
( Okay, ah, then I’ll say hello in a different way. )
With this thought, he grabbed the tea that the butler had just brought, and smashed it down hard.
The cup accurately hit Yujang's ankle. The splashed hot tea made him tremble, and the fake smile on his face abruptly froze.
This was not the end! Jungkook smashed the cup, and did not forget to retreat in public to distance himself from Yujang.
Intangible disdain was the deadliest.
Everyone in the Kim family exchanged glances, and they all noticed something strange—
He only asked him to say hello, yet was rejected and defied by his foolish nephew? Perhaps Yujang's treatment of Jungkook was not very good behind closed doors?
Jeon Jungkook
( Call him crazy, and he’ll be crazy. Call him calm and he’ll be calm! )
Yujang held back his anger. He didn’t expect that his nephew, who was always easy to deal with, would actually refuse to give him face in public.
However, he had always called himself a “good uncle” on the outside, and Jungkook was also a well-known fool, so he couldn’t be beaten or scolded for these two consecutive blows.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
{ Old Man Kim, witnessed this mess, and there was faint displeasure in his tone }
Director Jeon, are you all right?
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
I’m fine.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
{ He gritted his teeth and swallowed, forcing a smile }
Apologies, I’ve performed poorly.
As soon as these words were said, an ordinary-looking and slightly younger man stood up.
Someone
It seems that Little Young Master Jeon, doesn’t like this boring setting. Grandpa, Director Jeon, why don’t I take him to see Taehyung first?
The Kim Taehyung mentioned by this man was Jeon Jungkook's marriage partner.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
That’s fine, just now the servants said that Taehyung is sitting in the garden. Seongjun, you take Little Young Master Jeon there.
Yujang quickly took the opportunity to divert the embarrassment.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Then I will trouble the young master to take my nephew there.
This meeting, under the pretext of “marriage,” was actually to sign the next cooperation agreement between the two parties. The fewer irrelevant people, the better, let alone someone like Jungkook, who would cause trouble.
Seongjun received consent, and walked steadily to Jungkook's side.
Kim Seongjun
Little Young Master, shall I take you outside to get some fresh air? There are much more fun things and delicious food in the garden.
When Jungkook heard this deliberate child-coaxing tone of voice, goosebumps rose all over.
However, he had come here today just to meet that Second Young Master Kim, and he didn’t intend to waste time putting on airs in front of these people, so he went with the flow and left.
The Kim Family Manor covered a large area. Aside from the main house, everyone else had their own villas and courtyards.
Jungkook took advantage of his title as a “fool” to look left and right all the way, and used the opportunity to take careful note of the buildings in the manor.
Not long after, Seongjun led him into an independent villa. As soon as he stepped through the gate, Jungkook noticed the young man in the center of the garden.
The other party was of mixed race, fair and handsome. He was wearing a thin white shirt, and suit trousers wrapped around legs so long and straight that one could imagine his proud height even when he was sitting.
Seeming to hear footsteps, he turned his head slightly in Jungkook's direction.
Those dark blue eyes were a little gray, like mysterious sapphires wrapped in a fine veil. While unable to see, they also revealed an alienation that deterred strangers from approaching.
Jungkook raised his eyebrows slightly. Without having to think about it, he identified the other party as Kim Taehyung, the second young master of the Kim family.
Jeon Jungkook
( This was worthy of being the villain gong who competed against the protagonist in the original book. Even when he was sitting quietly, he could still bewitch people without fail! )
If the original owner, Jungkook, was an insignificant cannon fodder in the original book, then the second young master of the Kim family was a crucial villain—
Leaving aside the complicated and bloody rich family background, Kim Taehyung joined the family business after graduating from a top-ranked university, and in less than three years, he made his investment projects grow to a scale of nearly ten billion.
Jeon Jungkook
( Wealth, looks, and power, all skill points were full! )
Of course, every ‘villain’ would have an opportunity to blacken—
Two months ago, Kim Taehyung, who was in the limelight, encountered a sudden car accident and was blind in both eyes after waking up.
According to the description in the book, under the calculations of the other brothers of the Kim family, he quickly lost his position as a highly praised young businessman and successor to the company. As soon as he fell into the mud, he suffered countless eyerolls and mocking words, and his temper and heart distorted bit by bit.
It was a pity that those rich and powerful families not only didn’t know that Kim Taehyung's eye affliction would heal, but he would still become the leader of the Kim family, taking revenge on those who had mocked him.
Kim Seongjun
{ Seongjun took two steps forward, breaking the silence }
Taehyung, I knew you were hiding here. Grandpa asked me to bring Little Young Master Jeon over to find you, so that you can have a look at each other.
Kim Seongjun
{ He glanced at Jungkook, the corners of his mouth curling up }
The elders of the two families mean for the young master to come live here tonight. As for obtaining the certificate and the wedding, those can wait for another day.
Kim Taehyung took a calm sip of coffee, then glanced in the direction of the two of them.
Kim Taehyung
Older Brother is joking. What do you think of me, a blind person? I can’t even take care of myself now, so I’ve made it hard on the family elders and given them trouble.
Kim Seongjun
It is my mouth that said the wrong thing.
Kim Seongjun
{ Seongjun apologized indifferently, and then spoke words of comfort }
Taehyung, it’s only been less than three months. The doctor says there is still hope for your eyes, you can’t be discouraged.
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung lowered his eyelids slightly, casting a dark look into the cup }
I heard that the young master of the Jeon family is mentally handicapped.
Kim Taehyung
If he doesn’t want to marry me, will the two families still force us to marry?
The surrounding servants began to cast their eyes covertly.
Facing these two cousins who had begun to “fight in the ring,” Jungkook understood better than anyone else—
Jeon Jungkook
( On the surface, Kim Seongjun looked gentle and polite, but his actual words were filled with malicious intentions. On the other hand, Kim Taehyung seemed to be in a weak position due to his eye disease, but could still sit there and respond correctly as before. )
Jeon Jungkook
( Who was higher and who was lower, didn’t the difference between them come out all at once? )
Kim Seongjun
Taehyung, you have always been bright. Marriage has nothing to do with whether you like it or not. If two families get along well, both will benefit and everyone will be happy.
Kim Seongjun
{ Seongjun twirled his watch triumphantly, hiding the needle in his words of silk }
Besides, how do you know Little Young Master Jeon doesn’t like you?
While speaking, Seongjun thought of something and turned around to approach Jungkook.
Kim Seongjun
{ He asked }
Little Young Master, the person in front of you is your marriage partner. You will move into the Kim residence to live with him in the future, how do you feel? Do you like him?
He once made secret inquiries and found that Little Young Master Jeon went crazy after learning about the marriage, crying not to be made to leave the Jeon residence, and shouting that he didn’t want Second Young Master Kim.
Right now, whether they wanted to or not, the marriage of the two families was a certainty.
Seongjun wanted this fool, Jungkook, to be stimulated a little more and have a frenzied fight in public, so that the servants of the entire Kim family and whole whole Seoul circle would know—
That the current second young master of the Kim family was a waste that even fools despised!
Kim Seongjun
{ He deliberately guided }
Don’t be afraid. Little Young Master Jeon, take a closer look, do you like my cousin?
Taehyung sensed his sinister intentions, and there was faint ruthlessness in the depths of his seemingly ashen pupils.
Jungkook naturally understood what kind of medicine was being sold in this gourd. He looked toward the fully provoked Kim Taehyung, who was just his type, and inwardly confirmed a thought in his heart—
Before coming to the Kim family, Jungkook had planned to go along with this marriage and stay in the Kim family. Now that he had reached this point, he felt that it was not good for him to continue to be a ‘reticent mute,” and it was time for him to ‘explode.”
Jeon Jungkook
( How should a little fool express his likes and dislikes? )
Jeon Jungkook
( If you don’t like it, push it away, and if you like it, hold it in your hand. )
Having made up his mind, Jungkook had a sudden fit and gave it his all to push Jong-in away, and also presented a loud and clear belittling that could be heard ten meters away.
Jeon Jungkook
Go away! You’re too ugly, I don’t like you!
The eyes of the surrounding servants widened.
But it wasn’t over yet. Jungkook, who had pushed someone away, ran to Kim Taehyung's side—
And pressed a kiss to the corner of the man’s mouth!
After kissing, he still didn’t forget to reveal a shy and infatuated smiling expression, as if he had received some kind of enormous treasure.
Jeon Jungkook
I like Husband, let’s get married ~
The hand holding Taehyung's coffee shook, and there was a trace of astonishment at the surprise kiss in his cold, unseeing eyes.
Kim Taehyung
What did you call me?
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Chapter 2
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He saw Taehyung's expression and felt a little cautious.
Playing stupid for the first time and not being very skilled in this business, could he have accidentally frightened the other party with excessive force?
The servants didn’t expect to see such an excellent scene. They couldn’t help but whisper, and even sneaked out a few laughs.
Seongjun, having been pushed to the ground, witness Jungkook's double-standard attitude and his accumulated dissatisfaction promptly erupted—
He had originally wanted to provoke Jungkook to go crazy and resist, and take the opportunity to humiliate Taehyung, but the other party pushed him to the ground without warning and even loudly shunned him for being ugly?
If this matter was to be spread, where could he show his face in the Imperial Capital circle? Lifting a rock and smashing his own foot, what could be more anguishing than this?
Seongjun's complexion changed again and again, with far more brilliant tones than a color palette.
Footsteps sounded one after another.
The Kim family and Yujang, who were staying in the living room, approached together. Seeing that his eldest grandson had fallen to the ground, Old Mr. Kim immediately dismissed the servants watching.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
What are you looking at? All of you, leave!
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
Seongjun, ah, are you all right? Stand up and have a look, are you hurt?
As he spoke, he glanced at the ‘culprit’ with implied dissatisfaction.
The group of them had heard Jungkook's earth-shattering disgust from a long distance away.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
( He dared to put his most beloved eldest grandson on the spot in the Kim family’s territory? If not for the marriage cooperation between Kim and Jeon, he would have someone throw Jungkook, a fool who couldn’t tell good from bad, out the door! )
How could Jungkook fail to notice Old Mr. Kim's look? He pretended to play dumb and deliberately hid behind Taehyung.
Taehyung noticed the slight movements of the people around him, and understood the general idea from the old man’s few words. A gleam of light flashed from the bottom of his seemingly ashen eyes.
Kim Taehyung
{ He fumbled to put down the cup and stood to slightly shield Jungkook}
Young Master Jeon and Hyung joked around on a whim. What could be the matter?
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
You have an eye—
Old Mr. Kim's dissatisfaction was on the verge of coming to light, but due to the presence of outsiders, he stopped in time.
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung heard the implication and laughed inaudibly }
Grandpa is right to worry, it is better to ask the doctor to take a good look at Hyung. In the case of a broken leg or other important parts, there will be one more person to recuperate at home.
When these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the Kim family changed subtly.
Ever since Kim Taehyung was injured in a car accident, Old Mr. Kim had forcibly withheld the business projects in his hands on the grounds of “recuperating from illness” and handed them over to the main branch family where Kim Seongjun originated.
Kim Seongjun
Grandpa, don’t worry, I’m fine.
{ He got up from the ground in advance }
He was gnashing his teeth in anger at Jungkook, but he didn’t want anything to affect this carefully planned marriage, so he tried his best to maintain his usual genteel mask.
Kim Seongjun
Director Jeon, I think Jungkook really likes Taehyung. Just now, he was holding on and refusing to let go.
One sentence brought the topic back to proper business.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
{ He pretended to be surprised }
Really?
Old Mr. Kim set up the sheet music of an elder and followed the trend.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
Taehyung, the marriage between the two families has been discussed. Starting from today. Little Young Master Jeon will move in here.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
You two adapt to it through contact, and when your eyes are fully recovered, pick a good day to get the certificate and marry.
Everyone coordinated to say what was on their minds, these cunning old foxes.
Hearing Old Mr. Kim's “forced” request, Jungkook silently looked at Taehyung in front of him—
He thought that Kim Taehyung would have a few more words of objection, but unexpectedly, he promptly agreed.
Kim Taehyung
Since Grandpa and the elders have discussed it, let it be so.
Hearing this, each scheming person smiled in unison.
Li Yangsan /Grandfather/Old Kim/
You two young people chat alone. Director Jeon, come to the tea room for some tea?
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Of course, I would love to.
The group of people came and went, and the huge back garden became quiet again.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He stared at the distant figures and silently complained in his heart }
Jeon Jungkook
( It really is a business marriage that couldn’t be more perfunctory. )
Once the cooperation agreement was signed, these two people had no use whatsoever.
Suddenly, Taehyung turned around and leaned closer. Jungkook subconsciously tried to distance himself, but his waist bumped up against the small table behind him.
The bumped table made a bit of noise, and Jungkook had taken half a step back when he could go no father. In front of him, Taehyung suddenly stopped, and his lowered eyes seemed to flicker.
The two were so close that Jungkook, who was half surrounded, seemed to be able to smell Taehyung's scent. The faint aroma of ebony wood gave him an indescribable cold feeling, and that mixed-race face did not lose its brilliance due to the eye disease. Upon closer inspection, it was so handsome that one could forget how to breathe.
Jungkook met Taehyung's out-of-focus dark blue eyes, held his breath, and reached out a hand to shake it in front of his face.
Kim Taehyung
{ He seemed to sense something and said }
Jeon Jungkook.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Caught, he quickly withdrew his hand and gave an inaudible hum }
Kim Taehyung
Whether you understand or not—
Kim Taehyung
{ He paused for a moment, and there was stern resistance within his calmness }
The things you did and said just now are not allowed to appear in front of me again in the future.
Jungkook was taken aback for a moment, and then raised his eyebrows in understanding.
Jeon Jungkook
( Sure enough, the villain of the original book could not just be bought off with a kiss or a confession. )
The silence on both sides lasted only a moment, when a middle-aged man in his forties walked out of the standalone villa and quickly came before Taehyung.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Second Young Master.
Taehyung could distinguish human voices. The other party was one of the housekeepers of the Kim family, and had been by his side to help with small matters since his childhood.
Kim Taehyung
{ He took two steps back to distance himself from Jungkook }
Uncle Kai, I left my cane just now, you accompany me to the study.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai looked at Jungkook uncertainly }
Then this Little Young Master Jeon……
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung took a quick step }
Let’s go.
There were surveillance cameras all around the manor, and servants passed by from time to time, so it was not easy to have an accident.
Uncle Kai was still afraid that Taehyung, who had eye problems, would accidentally fall, so he hurriedly followed.
Standing there, Jungkook waited until the two of them entered the house and then sat down on his own. He didn’t feel that he was being treated coldly at all. On the contrary, he fully understood Kim Taehyung's indifference—
Jeon Jungkook
( A fool and a blind man. )
Jeon Jungkook
( This marriage was obviously a kind of humiliation. It would be strange if the other party was in a good mood at the moment. )
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In the separate small villa.
Uncle Kai dismissed the servants and paced quickly toward the study’s French window.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Second Young Master, have you really decided to accept this marriage?
Taehyung tapped on the windowsill. He was clearly facing the light, but his vision was still covered by a layer of fog.
Kim Taehyung
The matter is certain. No matter how much I object, it’s just a waste of time.
For wealthy and powerful families, marriage had always been one of the important means of mastering business resources and contacts.
If it was said that the Jeon family wanted to rid themselves of the burden of Jungkook in exchange for benefits, then besides humiliating Taehyung, the main line of the Kim family wanted to take the opportunity to cut off his path of retreat.
Rely on marriage to obtain support from in-laws? Come to seize family rights again in the future? Don’t even think about it.
Uncle Kai understood the main line’s calculations, and was distressed and angry.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Second Young Master, what should we do next?
Kim Taehyung
There is no hurry at this moment. Let them think they have succeeded, and they will relax their guard against me.
Kim Taehyung
{ He reached up and touched his eyes }
Uncle Kai, is everything arranged at the hospital?
First and foremost was his eyes.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai lowered his voice }
It has been arranged. Only, it is said that your possibility of recovery is very low. Doctor Lin’s re-examination is scheduled for half a month later.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai remembered Jungkook left behind in the garden, and opened his mouth to ask his intentions }
What about the arrangements for Little Young Master Jeon?
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung suddenly remembered something and Requested }
Uncle Kai, you follow him back to the Jeon residence later. Just say you’re helping with the luggage.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai was taken aback }
Helping with luggage?
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung was vigilant }
Take this opportunity to investigate the real situation in the Jeon residence. In the case that he is a spy that Kim Seongjun arranged for me, we must be on our guard.
Although Taehyung couldn’t see presently, Jungkook's words and deeds in the garden just now gave him a nuanced feeling.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai grasped this intuitively }
I understand.
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The garden was shaded by greenery, and with the grass stirring in the wind, it wasn’t stuffy.
Jungkook ignored Taehyung and drank the remaining half cup of coffee, taking a small untouched biscuit from the table to satisfy his hunger. As a knowledgeable book transmigrator, the reason why he didn’t resist this marriage was very simple —
The original owner was a fool, his ID card was kept by the elders of the Jeon family, and he didn’t have the ability to make money independently. In this society where it was difficult to move without documents and money, it was almost impossible for Jungkook to “escape” when he first arrived.
He wanted to stay away from all of these disputes, but not at present.
According to a brief description in the original book, the original owner seldom went out after entering the Kim residence. Although Taehyung ignored him, he never treated him harshly.
Jungkook needed this sort of “being ignored” free life. He had to secretly use the cover of the Kim family to accumulate his own capital before finding the right time to leave.
Just as he was pondering, the figure of the housekeeper, Uncle Kai, reappeared in his vision.
In order not to reveal his secrets in front of outsiders, Jungkook quickly adopted a very nervous expression and hid the half-eaten biscuit firmly behind him.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai met his vigilant and well-behaved little eyes, and his tone softened a bit }
Don’t be afraid, Little Young Master. Eat as much as you want. I will follow you back to the Jeon residence later, and we will come back after packing your luggage.
Although he knew that Jungkook was mentally unwell, Uncle Kai still told him the reason they had thought up.
Jeon Jungkook
( Follow me back to the Jeon residence? )
Coincidentally, he was trying to deal with some old affairs on behalf of the original owner, and needed an outsider as a witness.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook squeezed the biscuit tightly with his fingertips, and then nodded obediently }
Okay.
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When the group returned to the Jeon residence, it was just in time for dinner.
Old Father Jeon, who was over eighty years old, was sitting at the head of the table. Jeon Sooah, who was beside him, saw her husband come home and got up to greet him.
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
Yujang you’re finally back. How did the talks go?
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
{ As she spoke, she noticed Uncle Kai’s unfamiliar face }
Who is this?
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
This is Lee Kai, one of the housekeepers of the Kim family.
Yujang took the initiative to introduce him, and by the way, gave Old Father Jeon a veiled look.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Father, the affairs of the two families have been settled, and the senior housekeeper purposely followed Kook to pack his luggage.
Old Father Jeon
( The marriage was settled? )
Old Father Jeon
{ Old Father Jeon squinted his eyes and produced the etiquette of the family head }
Senior housekeeper, please sit down for a light meal?
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Many thanks, Old Father Jeon, for your kindness. However, Second Young Master Kim is busy back home, so I won’t delay any longer.
Uncle Kai was neither overbearing nor humble, and didn’t go around in circles with the Jeon family either.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Where is the little young master’s bedroom? I can help him pack his luggage.
Old Father Jeon
Senior housekeeper will personally pack for Kook?
Old Father Jeon set down his chopsticks unhurriedly and avoided staring at Uncle Kai.
At the same time, Yujang glanced toward the corner of the second floor for a moment, then quickly winked at his wife.
Jungkook, who was standing at the end, had a clear view of his family’s tricks, and couldn’t help but find it amusing—
Jeon Jungkook
( For the sake of their own reputation, the Jeon couple claimed to raise the original owner as their own son, and from time to time, would dress him up and bring him to parties to add credibility. )
Jeon Jungkook
( Now, if Uncle Kai saw the small, simple bedroom of the original owner, wouldn’t everything be revealed? It could be estimated that they were looking for a reason to decline. )
Sure enough, Sooah opened her mouth and made up a reason.
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
Senior housekeeper, you don’t know, ah, our Kook's mind is not very sound, and he always says there is a baby in his room. Even if we enter the room, he will go crazy and lose his temper.
Uncle Kai’s probing eyes fell on Jungkook's face, and he also heard Jeon Sooah suggest—
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
Kook is only willing to let Aunt Chen, the nanny who looks after him, into the room. How about you sit down in the living room? I will ask Aunt Chen to accompany him to pack.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Yes, ah, let me do it.
The nanny had the ability to see what needed to be done, and quickly walked to Jungkook's side.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Little Young Master, let’s go upstairs to pack your things first, so as not to keep guests waiting.
Jungkook suppressed the coldness in his heart and nodded slowly.
Jeon Jungkook
( The good show was still to come. There was no rush. )
Master and servant went up to the second floor, and walked towards the small room at the end around the corner.
After confirming that the people downstairs would not notice any abnormalities, the false affection on the nanny’s face vanished immediately.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
What does a fool like you have to pack? Day after day, you find troublesome things for me to do.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
{ She changed back to the impatient look she wore before going out, cursing softly }
It would be better if you had just drowned in the swimming pool back then!
As soon as these words fell, the aura around Jungkook became sharp, and he kicked the door open.
The sudden fit shocked the nanny in place, and she even bit her tongue with clattering teeth.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Hiss, ouch!
Jungkook gave the nanny a cold look, then walked straight into the bedroom and looked at the small bed.
At this moment, the blanket on the bed was empty. The jade pendant he had taken off before going out had long since disappeared.
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This update for my mumma as a sorry 😗💖
Chapter 3
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Jungkook had already guessed this would happen, and looked at the nanny, Chen Chunrong, who was still in a daze at the door.w
Jeon Jungkook
Where is my jade pendant?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
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There seemed to be an invisible undercurrent surging in those usually timid eyes, and Chen chunrong was subconsciously frightened.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Little Young Master, what are you talking about?
There was a cold arc at the corners of Jungkook's mouth. He could see it better than anyone else--
The original owner’s father was once the most valued son of the old Jeon couple. After he passed away unexpectedly in the early years, the original owner, who was still in his infancy, was raised under the knees of Old Mr. and Mrs. Jeon.
When he was young, the original owner was also a clever child in the wealthy circle of the Imperial capital, until he was ten years old and became a fool due to an accident. After treatment failed, he had fits one after another and became a big joke.
Old Father Jeon, who always cared about face, became cold toward his grandson and simply tossed him aside and avoided seeing him.
But the soft-hearted Old Mrs. Jeon couldn’t bear it. She took good care of the original owner’s three meals a day, and if there was something valuable and good, she would give it to him in the hopes that he could return to normal one day.
It was a pity that heaven failed to fulfill people’s wishes.
Old Mrs. Jeon was hospitalized due to illness, and since then, the original owner had completely lost his place in the family. Even the nanny Chen chunrong began to have a treacherous heart—
In the name of taking care of the original owner, she first embezzled Old Mrs. Jeon's private money left to supplement the original owner during her hospitalization. When the other party got sick and died without financial subsidies, she began to pick up items from the original owner’s room.
She either sold them for money to supplement her family, or stole them to give to her precious son. Even if someone asked, she would only say that the Little Young Master lost them.
This person was simply a weasel kept at home!
Chen chunrong, who was standing at the door, felt guilty under Jungkook's unblinking gaze.
The jade pendant that the other party had been wearing around his neck was given by Old Mrs. Jeon a few years ago, and looked very valuable. Chen chunrong had never found the right time to steal it, but today she actually discovered—
The other party had left the jade pendant on the bed before changing clothes and going out?
Thus, taking advantage of everyone’s lack of attention, Chen chunrong took the jade pendant back to her room. She planned to take it out and sell it when she had time, but how could she have known that Jungkook would ask about it as soon as he entered the room?
Jeon Jungkook
{ He calmly questioned }
Where is my jade pendant?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
What jade pendant?
{ Nanny Chen chunrong denied it }
I didn’t see any jade pendant!
She thought that Jungkook was just trying to put on a brave face momentarily, and came forward to blame him first.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
You’re asking me about something you lost?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
That jade pendant was given to you by the old man! Yelling so loudly, do you want him to find out too?
Jungkook didn’t speak. The ridicule in his eyes became more obvious.
Jeon Jungkook
( One second, she lied and said she didn’t know anything, but the next, she knew that the jade pendant was a gift from Old Father Jeon. The truth had already been leaked! )
Chen chunrong saw that ordinary scolding was useless, and immediately tried to twist Jungkook's arm—
In the past, whenever she was asked to find something, Chen chunrong first moved him away from Old Father Jeon and forcibly suppressed him, then used her own hands to grapple with him. In just three to five blows, she was able to scare the timid original owner into silence.
It was a pity that Jungkook was not the original owner, and he had seen through her wishful thinking.
Before going out, he used the jade pendant as bait, just waiting for the weasel to fall into the trap. This good show wouldn’t stop here at the beginning.
Jungkook quickly grasped Chen chunrong's wrist and pushed it away before the other party could react.
The unsteady Chen chunrong fell backwards toward the desk table.
The cluttered things on the table fell all over the floor, making noise one after another.
Chen Rong slumped on the ground in disgrace. Her shoulder had accidentally knocked against the corner of the table, and her expression distorted at the instant pain.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Ow! Ow…..
Jungkook ignored her and smashed a glass vase to the ground with force, making the commotion even louder.
After doing so, Jungkook lowered his eyes to his long-sleeved thin coat, restrained his hostility, and waited quietly for other people to appear.
Sure enough, the sound of footsteps came quickly.
Old Father Jeon, who was walking in front, saw the mess in the room, and there was a bit of displeasure in his eyes.
Old Father Jeon
What is going on?
Seeing the people gathered at the door, Chen chunrong immediately held her left arm and pretended to be in pain. It was just that she hadn’t yet started brewing a favorable mood when a sudden burst of sobs fell into her ears.
Jeon Jungkook
Grandpa, the jade pendant, the jade pendant is gone!
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
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Everyone looked in unison toward the source of the sound.
At this moment, Jungkook's big eyes were flushed red, and big tears fell down as he timidly lowered his head. His cheeks and even the tip of his nose were red, and with his pitiful little appearance, he seemed to have been greatly wronged, as if he had been bullied ruthlessly!
Chen chunrong stared at the ‘face-changing’ Jungkook in astonishment. There was no associating him with his fierce appearance just now.
The Jeon couple who accompanied them up exchanged glances, a little disbelieving—
They were used to seeing Jungkook acting foolish and crazy on normal days, and even his crying was just random noises, very annoying!
At this moment, the other party actually changed his normal behavior and only shed tears without making a fuss, and the words he cried out in a low voice moved peoples’ hearts.
Seeing this, Uncle Kai, who was standing behind Old Father Jeon, couldn’t help but speak up for Jungkook.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Little Young Master, what jade pendant is missing?
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook cautiously approached Old Father Jeon, touching the empty space on his neck and weeping softly }
Grandpa gave it, the jade pendant, she….took it away….and hid it. I want the jade pendant.
His stumbling voice was full of urgency, and sounded like he was trying hard to explain to everyone.
Old Father Jeon's expression changed slightly, and he immediately understood—
Although he didn’t like the foolish Jungkook, he was his own grandson, after all. On the other party’s eighteenth birthday, he had improvised and asked the housekeeper to take out a white jade ruyi pendant from the store room to use as a coming-of-age gift.
Jungkook had always worn the jade around his neck, never taking it off.
Old Father Jeon saw Jungkook's pitiful and urgent look, and suddenly remembered the other party’s childhood. He would crowd around him and call him grandpa affectionately, keeping gifts properly after he received them.
Looking back, even if his mind was foolish, this person never lost the jade pendant he had given away casually.
There was a crack in Old Father Jeon's hard and indifferent heart, and he looked at Chen chunrong.
Old Father Jeon
Tell me, what is going on? Did you hide the Little Young Master’s jade pendant?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
{ She flushed and denied it }
Sir, I’ve been wronged! Little Young Master was still wearing the jade pendant when he went out!
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
It’s clear, clear that he lost it himself and was afraid to be scolded by you, so he said nonsense and put it on my head. He pushed me angrily just now, and I think I broke my arm……
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook's pupils shimmered, and when he turned around, he spoke in a faster tone }
I-I didn’t, you took it!
Jeon Jungkook
You, you took a lot of things from me, hit me, scolded me!
{ He pulled up his sleeves indiscriminately and his suppressed sobs became more and more obvious }
Jeon Jungkook
Grandpa and Little Uncle, don’t, don’t you like me? You said they want……to sell me for money……
Those slender arms were covered with bruises that had yet to fade, and accompanied by the uneasiness and fear of being humbled at last, the expressions of everyone present changed.
The second half of the sentence sounded like an accusation of the nanny’s words and actions, but in fact, the Jeon family was being slapped in the face in front of Housekeeper Kai!
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
{ Uncle Kai frowned, and nodded in a timely manner }
I wondered why the Little Young Master was still wearing long sleeves.
Jungkook lowered his head to hide the glimmer of darkness in his eyes, and couldn’t help but applaud this wave of divine assists.
Although he had only transmigrated for a short time, he had already witnessed the virtues of everyone in the Jeon family—
Jeon Jungkook
( He was the best at putting on an act to save face, and it was much better to dismantle the situation in front of outsiders than to deal with it behind closed doors. )
Jeon Jungkook
( Even a nanny could step on the head of a rightful young master to beat, scold, and steal at will? Wouldn’t it be laughable if that got out? )
Sure enough, Old Father Jeon was so angry that had a lump in his chest, and he shouted.
Old Father Jeon
All right, you skinless shrew, what are you chewing your tongue about in front of the young master?
Before Chen chunrong could open her mouth to explain, the housekeeper, Old Zheng, hurried back with a white and translucent jade pendant held in his hand.
Servent/Staff
Sir, I just searched Chen chunrong's room and found this jade pendant in her pillowcase.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He snatched it back and held it tightly in his palm }
Mine!
One didn’t need to look closely to know that this was the piece he ‘lost.’
Old Father Jeon could not tolerate sand in his eyes,not to mention that this incident was embarrassing in front of outsiders. He hit the floor hard with his cane.
Old Father Jeon
Old Zheng, call the police immediately.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
( Call the police? )
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
{ Chen chunrong trembled in fright, and her frantic eyes seemed to glance toward one place }
( How could this be? She didn’t want to go to jail! )
As an outsider, Uncle Kai had a panoramic view of this scene. At any rate, he was a person with experience with wealthy families such as the Kim family, and he immediately saw through the shady acts.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Sir, since Jeon and Kim have joined through marriage, Little Young Master Jeon is also a part of our Kim family. Allow me to say something presumptuous—
Uncle Kai looked at Old Father Jeon, his tone neither overbearing nor humble.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
This nanny dared to steal things, and also to lay hands on the Little Young Master. If it were someone else, I fear they wouldn’t be so bold if they had all the courage in the world. Let the police interrogate her, and perhaps……
Uncle Kai seemed to be discussing with the Jeon family couple, but in fact, there was something else in his words.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
Perhaps, someone instigated or is complicit in this.
The corners of Jungkook's mouth hooked briefly, and he simply wanted to applaud Uncle Kai.
Originally, he had just wanted to pull the other party over to watch the show as a witness, but he didn’t expect this person to sing along with him.
The speaker had intentions, and the listener also had intentions.
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
{ chunrong's eyes darted, and she immediately crawled to Sooah's feet }
My lady! You can’t just do nothing, ah! I only treated the Little Young Master like this after listening to your words!
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
{ Sooah's complexion changed abruptly, and she gave her a backhand slap }
You bîtch! What nonsense! When did I ask you to steal small things!
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
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Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
{ chunrong was stunned for two seconds by the slap, and then cried louder }
It was you who told me to! When the Little Young Master was still sensible in the past, you told me to secretly agitate him so that he would remain insane for the rest of his life!
Jungkook watched this farce calmly—
Chen chunrong, who had shattered the jar, grabbed Sooah's trousers firmly. No matter how hard the latter struggled to break free, she would not let go. Where had she suffered a broken bone?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Old Father Jeon, Sir, I lost my conscience, ah! Little Young Master, what a poor child, if the lady hadn’t instigated me every day, how would I dare to do these things under your noses?
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
Don’t call the police, ah! If I go to jail, how will I live the rest of my life? I can’t be the only one to blame for this!
Chen Chunrong /Nanny/
{ chunrong repented and cried to everyone, looking at Sooah with resentment in her eyes }
Right, right, I still have WeChat records, you……
As soon as she started speaking, Sooah completely panicked.
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
{ Without regard for decency, she grabbed Chen chunrong's hair and tried to pry her away }
Old Zheng! You still aren’t having anyone throw this crazy woman out!
Old Zheng received a hint from Old Father Jeon's glance. He hastily dragged chunrong out, and until the last moment when her voice vanished, she was still accusing Jeon Sooah of being a hypocrite.
The room fell silent, and the atmosphere became awkward.
Sooah, who was exposed by the nanny, felt her heart sink. She was just thinking about how to make a perfunctory explanation when—
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook looked over at once with uncertain, innocent eyes and whispered before the crowd }
Auntie, you don’t like me?
These words added fuel to the fire.
Yujang's eyes turned hard, and he slapped his wife without warning.
Sooah clutched her burning cheek, and her mind suddenly went blank. She never expected that the slap to Chen chunrong's face would come back to her!
Taking advantage of his wife’s silence, Yujang pelted her with condemnation.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
I always tell you to take good care of Kook, did it go in one ear and out the other?
At this point, he, who also beat and scolded his nephew behind the scenes, only wanted to whitewash himself.
Jeon Yujang /Uncle/
Even if Chen chunrong framed you, she beats and scolds Kook all the time. How could you, his aunt, never notice it at all? How could you make me let my brother down!
Jeon Sooah /Aunt/
{ Sooah slowly came back to her senses and trembled with anger }
Good, ah! Jeon Yujang! You can put on a show!
Heedless of her previous graceful demeanor, she rushed out the door.
Old Father Jeon felt that he had lost all face, but could only hold onto his dignity.
Old Father Jeon
Senior Housekeeper, I have been lax with my family management. I’ve made you laugh.
Lee Kai /Uncle Kai/
What is Mr. Jeon saying? I’m just here to help the Little Young Master pack his luggage.
{Uncle Kai gave a faint smile }
He understood everything, but didn’t reveal anything.
Old Father Jeon
In the future, I ask that the Second Young Master and Senior Housekeeper take care of my little grandson more.
Old Father Jeon motioned to Uncle Kai, looking at Jungkook with a mixture of sincerity and hypocrisy.
Old Father Jeon
Kook-ah, if you’re homesick, just tell me, and I’ll ask your uncle to pick you up at any time.
Jungkook didn’t have much to say, but nodded with feigned reluctance.
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It wasn’t until Yujang helped the “unwell” Old Father Jeon leave that Jungkook took the opportunity to hide in the bathroom.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He looked at himself in the mirror, saw that his eyes were still wet, and casually wiped away the liquid with his fingertips }
They didn’t keep their good face?
Jeon Jungkook
( Wait and see, Huh! )
Jeon Jungkook
( This was just the beginning. Sooner or later, the Jeon family’s deceitful face would be torn off layer by layer! )
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