THE LITTLE BRAT'S SWEET AND SASSY
17
Yun Lee Know
<Grinned.>
“Mr. Ji sure does have sharp eyes. I asked my friend to modify the painting for me.”
Huatsing Cup allowed its participants to modify the painting but only to a certain extent, so the score would still be counted towards Yun Leeknow results.
However, even though it was just a few strokes, it changed the painting’s meaning completely.
Ji chang-wook had to admit that the person who modified the painting had excellent mastery over shadow, light, and color. Otherwise, it would be impossible to modify a painting to this extent within such a short time.
Compared to Lee know painting, So-hee painting felt empty and stiff.
It was no longer a simple win and lose as both paintings were not on the same level.
Judges
(One of the judges suddenly said with surprise)
“Huh? Mr. Ji, this person’s technique and style somehow feel similar to yours.”
For a moment, his words captured the attention of the other judges.
The few of them got closer and sized up the painting better. A while later, they realized what the other judge said was true.
The details of the painting were rather similar to Ji chang-wook style.
However, the person who modified the painting went for a wilder, more freestyle technique
Zhan Qing
“It seems like your little friend is rather unusual.”
Zhan Qing
(Glanced over Ji chang-wook and asked,)
“Mr. Ji, is Lin Tae-ri back?”
Ji chang-wook standards were very high, hence he only had one disciple, Lin Tae-ri, but Lin Tae-ri should not be in Busan at the moment.
Ji chang-wook
(He shook his head.)
“No.”
The judges looked at each other in confusion.
Ji chang-wook
(He was reluctant to reveal any more details about his disciple. He switched the topic back to the competition and said)
“Let’s rate the painting.”
Once the rating for the last painting was determined, the first place of Huatsing Cup would also follow.
The first judge revealed the score.
The audience was shocked when they saw it because it was the highest score yet in the competition — a perfect score!
Even So-hee painting only scored one perfect score out of the seven judges.
So-hee clenched her fists nervously as a bad feeling rose from her heart.
That particular judge was known for his harsh criticism and even So-hee did not get a perfect score from him.
If that judge was convinced, then it would mean…
The second judge also revealed the score.
The audience was silenced once again because it was also a perfect score.
By the look of it, the painting had already beaten So-hee.
As long as the other judges continued to give out a high score, then the first place would…
The smile on Son Ye-jin’s face froze and she unconsciously sat up straight.
The other judges also revealed their scores one after another.
The entire hall plunged into silence.
Out of seven judges, five of them gave a perfect score.
Even though Ji chang-wook and Zhan Qing did not follow the perfect score spree, the score they gave was quite high as well.
This painting did not need its score averaged to know that it was more than enough to secure first place.
Huatsing Cup was a competition with high standards and the judges themselves had high standards towards painting, hence it was rare for any of them to give a perfect score.
Five out of seven perfect scores were unprecedented!
Judges
(One of the judges exclaimed)
“The technique used on this painting is superb but the meaning is something else. It’s astonishing.”
There were a lot of art students or painters out there who painted well, but not every piece of their work could be considered a masterpiece.
Even though it was painted on canvas, the painting was able to grace its audience with the rich and overflowing emotions of the scene.
It felt like someone had been dwelling in darkness for a long time and finally gotten the strength to break free from the constraints and reach out for the light.
The painting was done in a darker color tone yet that stroke of lighter color made it feel much brighter. The contrast of color, the strokes that looked casual but meticulous, every detail about the painting was done perfectly.
It deserved to be first place.
…
Jungkook left the art center through the side door and headed back to school.
On the way back, she received a message from Leeknow.
Yun Lee Know
[Brother kook! MISSION COMPLETE! The prize money is in the bag! Thank you, bro, for saving my ass!]
Jungkook
(Grinned.)
[I didn’t know you’re capable of getting first place.]
Leeknow was quite talented as well. He was able to understand Jungkook teachings and absorb knowledge quickly.
If his painting was not sabotaged, Jungkook would not have had to go through the mill for him.
Yun Lee Know
[I have you to thank, Brother kook! But you were right. I told the judges that my painting was sabotaged and when they checked the surveillance camera, the cameras were all down.]
Only participants were allowed on that particular floor and it could be anyone.
Finding out the truth would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Jungkook
[Let’s just put this aside for now. Since you’ve gotten first place, go back and study for your cultural exam. You should start preparing for your recommendation exam.]
Yun Lee Know
[Don’t worry, Bro ! I won’t let you down! Oh right, before I forget, Mr. Ji from the organizers asked me for your phone number and I… I gave it to him. You don’t mind, right?]
Jungkook instantly felt a headache when he saw the message.
At the same time, he received another message.
Other side
[Stop fooling around.]
So-hee was still a little distraught after she walked out of the art center.
She thought she would get first place but who knew…
Son Ye-jin did not look good either.
The news of So-hee joining the Huatsing Cup had been spreading for a while now and everyone strongly believed she would win the prize. Yet now, it seemed like she would end up as people’s mealtime joke.
The two of them stepped into the car.
Zhou Hua’s
(He noticed the unusual tension in the air when they stepped in. He hesitated for a while before asking) “Ma’am, are we going back home or are we driving Ms. Lee to school?”
So-hee still had class in the afternoon and night. They had originally planned to send her back to school after the competition but now…
Son Ye-jin
(She paused for a while.)
“Just go ho—”
Lee So-Hee
“Mom, I want to go back to school.” (She stopped her.)
Son Ye-jin
(She looked at her worriedly.)
“I’m worried about you.”
Lee So-Hee
(She forced a smile on her face.) “This is a competition, there’s always win and lose. It’s how things work, isn’t it?”
She sounded like she had accepted the result.
Son Ye-jin failed to dissuade her, so she simply nodded.
So-hee looked outside the window with her fists clenched so tightly that the joints on her fingers turned pale.
The news would soon get to Second High and if she did not go to school today, she would look like she could not accept defeat.
…
Second High.
Jungkook got out of the taxi at the school entrance but he was still on his phone.
Jungkook
“...I didn’t mean to avoid you. I just got my number changed yesterday and it slipped my mind. I forgot to tell you.”
Ji chang-wook had called Jungkook many times and none of it got through, which annoyed him
Ji chang-wook
“You didn’t even tell me you got transferred to Busan! How can you forget about something that important?”
Jungkook
(Helpless, he rubbed the bridge of his nose )
“I thought you were traveling, looking for inspiration. I didn’t tell you because I don’t want to trouble you.”
Even a cultured man like Ji chang-wook had a temper, and he unconsciously raised his voice at Jungkook
Ji chang-wook
“What do you mean trouble?”
Coincidentally, a staff member came in at that time and when he saw Ji chang-wook shouting at the phone, it scared him.
Staff
💭'Who is he shouting at?’
Ji chang-wook told the staff to put the things down and sent him away.
Ji chang-wook
(He continued)
“I’ve noticed that you haven’t picked up a brush for some time. Are you really that busy?”
Ji chang-wook
(He would never get angry at him. His voice slowly calmed down.)
“Fine. Come have dinner with me if you have time.”
Then, Ji chang-wook hung up the phone when someone knocked at his door.
It was the staff from earlier.
Staff
“Mr. Ji, Mrs. Lee left her contact number for you and said if you have the time, she wants to visit you with Lee So-hee. Maybe you can give her some advice or something, do you—”
Ji chang-wook
(He did not even look at the staff.)
“I’m busy.”
Ji chang-wook
(Though after he thought about it, he added)
“Oh and if she insists on coming, tell her her daughter is not gifted enough. She should be careful if she insists on taking this path.”
The first class of the afternoon finally ended and So-hee returned to her class.
Everyone looked at her at the same time.
Rowoon went up to her excitedly.
Rowoon
“So-hee? The competition is over? You got first place right?”
It was not for So-hee to force herself to calm down but when asked, she froze.
Jungkook
(He lifted his head up and leaned backward. A grin appeared on his face.)
Jungkook
“Well, congratulations.”
So-hee felt a sting in her heart.
However, she puckered her lips and forced a faint smile.
Lee So-Hee
“No, I didn’t get first place. I got second.”
The lively classroom immediately fell silent.
Shocked, Rowoon stuttered as he scratched his head awkwardly.
So-hee was known for her paintings ever since she was young. In the past few years, she held the title of a gifted painter and others envied her for that.
Everyone thought she would get first place without a doubt.
Rowoon looked at her and said carefully.
Rowoon
“Uh… Second place is great! Right? I mean, if you tell others you got second place in the Huatsing Cup, people would still be jealous of you.”
It was not great at all.
The first place had a trophy, certificate, and prize money. However, the most important one would be the guaranteed admission to Xijing University.
Second place was nothing compared to that.
She missed it. All her efforts had gone down the drain.
So-hee felt terrible but she could never show her emotions in front of everyone.
She returned to her seat, put her bag down, and nodded.
Lee So-Hee
“It’s a competition. There’s only one first place. I lost and I accept it
Rowoon
(He gave her a big thumbs up.)
“That’s right! So-hee, you are really such a big-hearted person!”
Rowoon
(This was as expected of the woman of his dreams!)
“Though, I’m curious. Who got first place? Who could’ve beaten you?”
Everyone had the same question in their heads.
Jung Jong-seo had just come back with a cup of milk tea when she heard what Rowoon said.
Jung Jong-seo
(She grunted.)
“It’s that guy from Seven High. I don’t even remember what his name is, Yun something, something. He always skipped class and his grades are intolerable. He asked someone to modify his painting at the last moment, that’s why he got first! Otherwise, he would never!”
Seven High was two blocks away from Second HIgh but both schools were very different.
Aside from the poor enrollment rate, which was the lowest throughout the city, the school had poor discipline and reputation.
A school like that could never educate someone that skilled, yet he beat LeeSo-hee.
Rowoon
(He was perplexed.)
“Who’s that guy who helped modify the painting? It was only a few strokes and he won first place? Who’s that capable?”
Jung Jong-seo
(She gave So-hee the cup of milk tea. She moved the chair out from the table with her leg and sat down.)
“God knows.”
She was not there at the competition, but she had heard all of it from So-hee. Little did she know that, even if Yun Leeknow used his painting for the competition, he would still get first place and beat So-hee.
So-hee would never reveal the details.
Jungkook looked at the time and grabbed two mock-up test papers. he was about to leave
Lee So-Hee
(She suddenly thought of something and turned to Jungkook.)
“Brother Jungkook.”
Jungkook
(He froze before he turned his head around. )
“Yes?”
Lee So-Hee
(Asked hesitantly)
“Oh it’s nothing. I’m just curious. Were you at the city art center earlier today?”
The figure that he saw at the city art center highly resembled Jungkook. It was uncanny.
Lee So-Hee
“I heard you didn’t come to class this morning and I saw someone there who looked like you…”
Jungkook looked at his with a raised brow.
So-hee really ‘cared’ about him. Even if she was not in school, she was still trying to find a way to monitor Jungkook.
Jungkook
“I thought you said outsiders are not allowed entry without an invitation
Jungkook could never get the invitation to Huatsing Cup, hence he could not get in.
Ring!
The bell rang. It was time for class.
Jungkook left the classroom from the backdoor the moment the bell rang.
At the same time, Ha ji won came in from the front door.
When she saw Jungkook leaving from the back door, her already strict look turned colder.
She had never seen such a wild student.
Even if he scored perfectly on her Combined Science, he was arrogant and proud. he would never achieve anything in the future.
Sun Namkoong had held a short meeting with the teachers before this. He said Jungkook was a special student, and as long as he did not break the rules or caused any serious trouble, the teachers were told to turn a blind eye and let him be.
However, Ha Ji won thought otherwise. They were still within the school premises and if he was left untamed, he would definitely cause problems sooner or later.
Min Yoongi
(He turned around and giggled softly.)
“Our new classmate is a wild one. I wonder who could be the bane of him?”
Sunghoon was reading, but suddenly, the young man who picked Jungkook up a few days ago during the night self-learning class appeared in his head.
Jungkook seemed a little different when he was with that young man.
Even though he looked as dull and cold as ever, he looked a little warmer and softer when he was with that man.
Especially when they were close together, Jungkook seemed to share a tacit understanding with that young man. he looked more relaxed and obedient, and her eyes were glistening like the stars in the sky.
Sunghoon shut his book and discarded that thought.
…
Jungkook went to the Physics group’s office.
Whenever song Kang had class, she could sit at his table and do revisions.
he was alone in the office.
he took out a mock-up test paper and started it.
Around 40 minutes later, he switched to the second one.
Competitive Physics class had started their training a long time ago, hence Jungkook did not have any advantage for joining the class halfway.
Song Kang sent him all the study materials. This meant that the revision he had to do every day was a few times more than her peers.
Fortunately to him, it was not a burden.
he checked the answers after he was done before he kept papers away.
There was a lot of stuff on Song Kang stable, such as figures, coffee beans, and some trinkets of sorts. None of them were education-related.
Song Kang loved to give a lively lecture and he never liked following the normal course, so he barely had any educational materials.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the office door.
Jungkook
(He turned around and was surprised.)
“Master Jung?”
It was Jhope.
Beside him was a man in a formal suit in his early thirties, looking like an elite.
Jhope came in with the man.
Jhope
“I went to your class for you and told me you’re here.”
Jungkook
(He it was a little strange)
You’re here for me?”
Jhope
“Yeah, it’s just a little something.”
(He handed him a document file with a mischievous grin.)
Jhope
“Have a look at the things inside. If you have any problems or found any problems with it, you can talk to Mr. Byun here. He’s our lawyer.”
Jungkook actually knew the man.
He was Byun Baek-hyun , the legal representative for Jung Corporation.
However, why did Jhope bring him here?
Jungkook took out the papers inside the document.
For a moment, he was shocked to see the things inside.
It was a drafted prosecution letter.
The ones who were being prosecuted were the owners of the accounts who had spread malicious rumors about her online the other day.
Jhope
“Take a look. If it’s okay, we can bring the case to court,”
< frivolously.>
Jhope
“We have solid evidence, and every single one of them will be sued and prosecuted.”
Jungkook did not expect him to resolve the matter with such extreme methods.
No wonder every comment and rumor about him was deleted later that day.
Jhope
“Little Jungkook, you don’t have to worry. You don’t need to show yourself. As long as the paperwork is okay, you don’t need to worry about the rest.”
Jungkook
(He gave it some thought before she asked)
“Is this… Second Master Kim idea?”
Jhope
<Smiled.>
“It’s also my idea.”
The little boy was bullied and isolated.
Jhope
(He hesitated for a while and said) “Can I give him a call first?”
Jungkook
(He stood up and walked aside for the call)
Jhope
(He suddenly thought of something and said)
“Oh, uh, he should be busy right now. Why don’t you wait for…”
Beep.
The call got through, and Jhope was speechless.
He had never gotten through to Taehyung at this hour!
Author
Because you are not Jungkook 😎
Kim Taehyung
“Kookie?”
( He answered with a deep and slightly rough voice)
Jungkook
“Second Master Kim—”
Kim Taehyung
“What did you say?”
Jungkook
...Second Brother.
( his lips were trembling.)
Kim Taehyung
(Only then was Taehyung satisfied. )
“Why are you calling me instead of being in class?”
Jungkook
“It’s about prosecuting those account owners… The incident is over and everyone now knows the truth. Doing this will only trouble you, why don’t—
Taehyung laughed. His next words may sound like his usual lazy tone, but they were loud and clear.
Kim Taehyung
“Little boy, don’t you know what pain is by now?”
Comments
ah- sry.. wrong...🌚room
yeah how can he not pick up the call.
2024-12-21
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ah- sry.. wrong...🌚room
🙈
2024-12-21
1
Venizia
no it's "kookie" honey when it's hubby involve 🤣🤣
2024-11-23
1