Rebirth of Fake Young Master....
good bye....
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"jungkook open the door !"
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"open up! I know you're there !"
When jungkook open his eyes, he felt dizzy. His last memory was of the pain from his privious life end.
Only after his death did he discovered that he was a character in a story about the real and fake heirs of a wealthy family.
Ofcourse, he was the imposter, painted as the villian who coveted the jeon family fortune and persecuted the real heir.
Persistent knocking countinued outside.
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"jungkook! Stop playing death in there! come out and explain yourself, or I'll break down the door!"
Despite his headache, hearing the incessant knocking compelled jungkook to sit up and open the door, fearing the person outside might do something drastic.
Outside stood jeon Kuo, eyebrow frown in anger. As he was about to unleash a torrent of words, he noticed jungkook pale and weak demeanor.
In the past he might show concern or pity. But now, his eyebrows just frown deeper.
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"what trick are you trying to pull now?"
Jungkook
Satre at the unfamiliar familiar face before him, momentarily dumbstruck.
This was his father, no to be more accurate, his former father. Before An Ran came into the picture, his father used to care for him.
But once the protagonist arrived, it was as if everyone losses there senses, their personality drastically changed. They all despised him, wishing he would vanish.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"why are you silent?" stepped forward, issuing what feel like finall ultimate.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"I'll have you know, what you dared to do yesterday was outrageous ! Confronting Ran like that ! Had i not intervened in time, who knows what you might have done to such a gentle soul."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"after all this years raising you, I've never imagined you'll become so arrogant and unrestrained."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"it's deeply disappointing."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
As he spoke, he studied jungkook expression.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Noticing jungkook continued to be stunned, he added more Sternly.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"seems you still don't grasp the gravity of your actions."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"let me be crystal clear, regardless of any tricks you pull today, you have to leave this house!"
After saying this, Kuo expected some tricks from jungkook, but the room met with chilling silence.
Jungkook
With the air of uncertainty asked
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Taken back, but reply with impatience.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"if not yesterday, then when?"
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"what now?"
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"are trying to deny it?"
Jungkook
Lean weakly against the door.
Jungkook
"you're saying I'm 19th years now?"
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Disgusted by what he deemed as nonsensical bubbling, he retored.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"what else? Why even asked?"
Jungkook
Without replying he touched his temple and chuckle softly.
At first, he couldn't believe it, but now it was undeniable. He had reincarnated, back to the time just after the protagonist An Ran had been discharged from the hospital.
It was the time when the jeon family was conspiring to drive him out. He realised that many of the humiliation he faced hadn't occured yet.
After his death, he learned that this world was from a novel, and he understood his character.
Jungkook
(a nauseating and bothersome side character, the fake heir of wealthy family.)
An Ran was the centre of this word. After being adopted by Jeon family become the darling. Later, when he entered the entertainment industry, everything went smoothly for him, with jungkook always beneath his feet.
Eventually, An Ran even fall in love with movie star, reaching the pinnacle of his life.
Meanwhile, jungkook met a tragic end in a car accident in a secluded area, a demise that readers found satisfying.
Jungkook
Sighing, he loom up at his father.
Jungkook
"so, what's the plan?"
Jungkook
"should i go back to my biological parents now?"
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Catching only the later part, asserted
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"ofcourse you should, and you will---today."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"no matter what!"
Kuo had decided that no matter what tactics jungkook tries this time, he would not budge an inch. He had seen his true malicious nature and wasn't about to let his guard down.
Jungkook
Stright up, look directly at him.
Jungkook
"alright, I'll go."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"you can't possibly.....wait, what?"
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Stuttred, taken aback
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"what did you just say?"
Jungkook
Seeing his father incredulous look, he repeated.
Jungkook
"i said, I'll go back to my parents."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
What he prepared to retort got stuck in his throat. He only managed to pushed out.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"don't think about playing any tricks!!"
Jungkook
"what trick did i play?"
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Look at him with losses of words
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"........."
The young man in the room undoubtedly his son---hair slightly covering his eyes, dyed bolde wearing baggy mismatched clothes.
But now, standing calmly with a level headed tone, devoid of animosity, jungkook made Kuo feel somewhat unreasonable.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
(how is that possible?)
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
(don't i know my own son?)
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
(he had always been totally a mess. This is definitely an act.)
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"are you sure about this?"
Jungkook
Nodded. "I've made myself clear, I'm ready to leave."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Genuinely was taken aback. In his anger, he hadn't expected Jungkook to be so cooperative. He finally said.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"good. If you've thought it through."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"over the years, your mother and i treated you well our own. But your actions has deeply hurt us."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"Ran is a good child, don't resent him. This is your last chance."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"once you go back to your biological parents, if you ever lay a finger on Ran, I'll never forgive you, understand?"
Jungkook
Upon hearing that, he felt that it was blant mockery.
Jungkook
(kuo assumed i instigated the conflict with Ran, never expecting that it was seemingly innocent child who approached and provoked me.)
Jungkook
(was he aware that not only was Ran hospitalized, but I'm too injured?)
Jungkook
The scratches beneath his long sleeve ached slightly, but he felt no pain.
Jungkook
The emotional hurt in his heart far outweighed the physical pain.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Seeing his silence, he presumed it was about compensation.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"there's a cheque on the table. Take it and leave."
Jungkook
Sneered after hearing this. In his previous life, he held onto the slightest hope even at the deat door.
Jungkook
Now reliving such a scene extinguished that hope entirely.
Jungkook
(even he doesn't asked me to leave, i would have departed on my own.)
Jungkook
"no need I'll leave with nothing. Use that money to care for the traumatized Ran."
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Choked, not expecting jungkook to decline.
What shocked him more was that after refusing, jungkook, without hesitation open the door to leave.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Subconsciously asked.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"aren't you going to pack your belongings?"
Jungkook
"belongings?" seems to ponder for a moment, glancing back at the lavish room with smirk.
Jungkook
"since this home isn't mine, neither are it's contents."
He left without a trace of regret.
Standing in on the hallway, jungkook after exited the room. He hadn't been away from this place for long, maybe two years since he was outcast.
This was were he spent 20 years, but now it's felt so alien. Even with all his preparations, his heart still ached.
Two decades of memories, and yet they seemed to plae in comparison to the mere two months of another presence.
Something are easier to let go of than emotions, but death bought clarity. Only by leaving this home and these people he could find peace.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
Voice echo from behind.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"have you decided?"
Jungkook
Snapped out of his thoughts, he turned to face Kuo. After momentarily gaze, he bowed in gratitude, as if repaying years of nurturing.
The afternoon sun was intense, but the hallway was dim.
A beeze swept from the window end, rustling jungkook clothes. Not long ago, Kuo wished his naive child leave.
But at this moment, a soft spot in his heart was touched.
Jeon Kuo(jk father)
"kookie...."
Jungkook
After bowing, he showed no emotion at the call, simply said.
good bye.....
After Jungkook descended the stairs, intending to leave peacefully, he was confronted by a man in a suit, handsome but with a stright face.
It was his elder brother, Jeon Gu, who favour An Ran in his past life.
Before jungkook could speak, the man said firmly.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"Did father speak to you?"
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"and you?" look down at him disdainfully
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"how much did you take from father?"
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
With hint of contempt, raised a eyebrow.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"not enough for you?"
Stumped by the insinuation, jungkook struggle for words. Yet, to Gu, his hesitation seems to confirmation of his suspension.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
Scoffed. "jungkook, i wasn't wrong about you. Is your head only filled with greed and scheme?"
Once again, jungkook was unjustly reprimanded.
Mistaking, jungkook silence as a guilt, Gu once again coldly demanded.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"how much do you want?"
The last shred of sadness in Jungkook heart evaporated. He would be leaving soon, and have nothing to do with this coward anymore.
Why tolerate his nonsense? He arched an eyebrow, his young voice booming.
Jungkook
"i said, i didn't take it."
Jungkook
"don't you understand?"
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
Expression shifted.
Ever since childhood, the younger brother was notoriously mischievous, but he always seems to tone it down in Gu presence.
It took Gu by surprise, when jungkook dare to talk back to him in such a tone.
Jungkook
Stare right back at him retoring.
Jungkook
"you claim that my mind lacks any sense of decency, yet you constantly mentioned money."
Jungkook
"what exactly filled your head, and how does it makes you any better then me?"
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
Narrow his eyes, with fierce look, his CEO demeanor on full display.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"is this how you talks with your elder?"
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"where's your manners !"
Jungkook
Laughed, genuinely this time, looking up at the man, before him.
Jungkook
"do you still consider yourself as my elder?"
Jungkook
Spoke indifferently.
Jungkook
"wasn't i kicked out of the house today?"
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
Loss of words.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"you...."
Jungkook
"excuse me.... sir" weary of any exchange, interrupted.
Jungkook
"if there's nothing else, could you move aside? I'm in a hurry."
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
Unconsciously stepped aside. He was revered at his company and flattered in society due to the jeon family standing behind him.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
He rushed home upon hearing that Ran was wronged by his troublesome younger brother, intending to scold him.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
But to his astonishment, jungkook turn the table on him in their living room confrontation, leaving him defenseless.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"jungkook!"
Seeing that he was about to leave, the CEO called out, hoping to regain some dignity.
Jungkook
Paused at the door, turning back,
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
His gaze was unwavering, his demeanor that of the stran CEO.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"the moment you walk out of this house, you're no longer a family member of jeon family."
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"i hope you won't misuse our family name to do wrong."
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"be a good person."
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
He felt like he was punching a soft cushion. His pride took a hit.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
Usually domineering, he had hoped to give jungkook a piece of mind. But now, feeling a tad stifled yet helpless, he added.
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"you better heed my words. I won't consider our past relationship anymore."
Jungkook
Retored. "you already aren't considering it anymore."
Jeon Gu(jk ex elder brother)
"......."
Jungkook
A mocking smile flash in his eyes. He waved.
Suit yourselves.....
Once he existed the grand mansion of the jeon family, the fresh year outside made jungkook feel liberated.
He felt oppressed by the intense malice from the everyone in the house. But Shortly after, he found himself in a predicament.
Jungkook
(where's my original parents?)
Jungkook
(everyone told me to go back to them, but where were they?)
Jungkook
(in my past life, i never returned. I got untangle with Ran, and after taking a check, i lived in the hotels.)
Jungkook
(i never bothered about my biological parents, i never went back. on the rare occasions we meet, it was resturants.)
Jungkook
(now I don't even know there address.)
Jungkook
Almost instinctively, he reached into his pocket and to his surprised he found something.
It was a crumpled piece of paper with address written on it, presumbly that of his biological parents.
Someone must've give it to him earlier, and he had stashed it away thoughtlessly.
Jungkook
Sighed in relief.
Jungkook
"thank goodness..."
For reborn jungkook, many things were clearer now, and he was more wailing to explore.
He had not taken any money in this life, so naturally, he had nowhere to go.
Meeting his biological parents might yield a different outcome.
Jungkook
Noticed that, he had to walked three kilometres, he lamented.
Jungkook
"i should've taken the cheque. At least i could have stay in the hotel tonight."
Jungkook
(fortunately, this body isn't as worn out as when i died in my previous Life, so i wouldn't be tired easily from walking for a long time.)
His biological parents lives in a bustling old city district. Leaving the affluent area of the jeon family, this side of the town is full of life, with people riding electric bikes and tricycle.
Street vendors hawked seasonal fruits.
To jungkook it's feel quite lively.
Following the address on the note, he arrived at the small storefront.
His biological parents seems to run modest business selling rice cakes, but for some reason the shop is closed now.
Jungkook
After some thought, he took sit on a chair outside the store to wait.
As people passed by, many would glance at him curiously. As sun began to set, he spotted a couple approaching from end of the street.
They were deep in conversation.
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"poor ranran was really startled. It's break my hearts too."
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"the lad from the jeon family is truly outrageous. Look how scared he made ranran."
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"i feel like my hear is being slice into two thinking about how we will hardly see ranran once he moves out."
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Hurriedly comforted her.
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"don't be too distressed. Wither ranran stay with us or not, he'll always be our child in our hearts. Our bound won't change."
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Seems somewhat revealed and nooded.
Under such a circumstances jungkook locked eyes with couple.
The couple look momentarily stunned before reacting.
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Pointing at jungkook incredulously.
????
"you.....how did you get here?"
Jungkook
Puzzled. "shouldn't i be here?"
Jungkook
(by logically, wasn't i there biological son?)
The couple reaction was both bewildering and disheartening.
Jungkook had harbour some hopes before arriving, but now he felt cold disappointed.
The woman was still in shock, but the man was the first to speak.
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"you're jungkook, right?"
Meeting with their biological son, the couple didn't seems overly emotional. They were not hostile but appeard rather uneasy, as if unsure how to interact.
As the man went to open the door, the woman introduced herself.
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"I'm Lee Xia, and he's Lee Xiangyang."
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
"we run this shop and live right above it. You knew that, don't you?"
Jungkook
Didn't actually know, but nodded.
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
The door opened, still feeling bit awkward he invited.
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"come in."
The store indeed sold rice cakes, with various tools for making them neatly display. The space was tidy and clean.
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
Leading the way, he says.
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"this small shop is all we have. It's nothing to compared to jeon family estate."
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"I'm not sure if you'll be comfortable here."
Jungkook
"it's fine, very neat and tidy. That's more than enough."
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
She was pleasantly surprised. She had thought of jungkook as a spoiled and temperament young master.
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
Although he was her son, they have never lived together and lacked the connection, making her somewhat apprehensive.
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
However, seeing his polite demeanor from the moment he entered shifted her perspective.
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
Smile. "as long as you're comfortable. It's certainly clean, ranran is such a helpful and considerare child, always assisting with chores."
Jungkook
(the protagonist always stood out possessing many commendable qualities, undeniably admirable and worth emulating.)
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
Clear his throat.
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"jungkook, you can stay in this room."
Jungkook Step forward as the door opened. The room appeard to be a study with a tatami mat bed and talk book shelf.
There was a desk beneath the room only window. The room seems seldom used, a bit cramped, and no sunlight.
Jungkook
Didn't seems bothered, turning around he inquiry.
Jungkook
"is the room next door yours?"
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"no, that's ranran."
Jungkook
Cast subtle glace at Xiangyang, making him feel inexplicably uneasy
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
Quickly explain. "ranran just moved out a few days ago, and Many of his things are still in there."
Lee Xia (jk biological mother)
"that's why it's not ready for you. Once everything cleared out, you can move in."
Jungkook
With sarcastic smile, he replied.
Jungkook
"why not move his things in the study now?"
Jungkook
"if we pack them up, it'll be easier for him to collect them later."
The couple exchange glances, finding themselves at loss of words.
In the end, Xiangyang explain.
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"ranran had a quite few things, some of which are quite valuable."
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"we don't want to handle them carelessly and risk damaging them."
Lee Xiangyang (jk biological father)
"jungkook, coming from a prominent family as you do, you'd understand better than us, right?"
Jungkook
Gave a light smile, the emotions in his eyes gradually fading.
Jungkook
He entered the room, leaving behind a soft remark.
Jungkook
"suit yourselves."
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