Chapter - 3
Kim Taehyung blindly walked around with his head whirling through countless different things. From what his past life had taught him, his original mentality of being able to live a life without worry as long as the kim family was behind him was naive to the extreme
A skyscraper’s fall takes but a mere second. One must be in control of something in their life.
His ideal lifestyle might be as a happy idle loafer but in life, if there are no far-off worries trouble must be just around the corner. For the long-term, it’s best that he had some type of work or business.
While this thinking may be jinxing himself and bring bad luck, if something actually happened to the kim family, Taehyung wouldn’t be completely at a loss and watch his family go bankrupt in an instant. If he had some investment which can help them and at least ensure the whole family can survive well, even though it might not fully help, it’d be better than nothing.
Kim Taehyung
(But what should he do? The initial capital’s not an issue. However, his past life had also taught him that he was not businessman material. Going into the industry was like going to war. Someone like him, even with money, would only be twisted around and schemed against until he was completely down.)
Kim Taehyung
(Find a job? After the kim family went bankrupt, he once pushed and strained hard to find a job to atone for his mistakes. Even so, he’d hit a wall everywhere. His entire student life was spent socialising and fooling around. His grades were low and unsteady. As a whole, it didn’t look good at all. No one would hire him, not even as a mere office admin member. Since he knew what would happen, there’s no need to go through it again.)
Taehyung had walked through all the shops by now but nothing seemed to suit him. What should he do? He squatted on the side of the road and scratched his head in frustration. His brain had not become smarter through reincarnation. Whatever he couldn’t do before, he couldn’t do now either.
In the midst of all this frustration, his stomach growled loudly. His mind was in a mess that morning so he’d only eaten a bowl of congee. It’d been some time now and he was feeling hungry again.
Dejectedly, he walked into a small restaurant, ordered a bowl of beef noodles and wiped the slightly oily table down with a paper napkin. With his frowning face resting on one fist, he continued wrecking his brain for ideas as he waited for his noodles.
Noon was lunch time so voices rose and dipped inside the restaurant. They mixed and mashed as if it was a market instead of a restaurant. Still, Taehyung was not affected in the least. He continued pondering about his own issues.
Once his noodles arrived, he split open a pair of disposable chopsticks found in the chopstick holder on the table, poured some vinegar into the noodles then stirred it in, and began eating.
Bodyguards A, B and C who’d been sneakily following Taehyung and had watched it all happen: “…”
They silently picked up the jaws they’d dropped in shock and wondered. Could Little Master kim have been switched out by someone else? In the past, let’s not even mention bringing this precious ancestor-esque being to eat in a place like this, letting him glance at such a place from afar would cause him to throw a tantrum. To expect him to enter such an environment? Dream on! The table’s oily yet you expect him to sit down?
Blasphemy! Disposable chopsticks? What are those? How would this precious being know? He’d only ever used ivory chopsticks which had been completely disinfected! And look at that dirty bottle of vinegar.
How could the Little Master kim touch that? But from his face, he’s…enjoying the food?
This Young Master must be fake! Appraisal complete!
Actually, Taehyung only walked into this tiny restaurant out of sheer habit. His brain can only comprehend so much and he’d just been reborn. He had yet to be re-accustomed to a lot of things. He was also thinking hard just now so he’d naturally just went with his usual habit of eating at a cheap place.
It’s only after he’d finished his food that he’d realised it. Ah, the kim group was still standing healthily. He could totally eat something better, but whatever.
The street food he once looked down on actually tasted quite delicious once he got used to it. As for the money? Well, every cent counts. With that in mind, he patted his belly and walked out in satisfaction. He continued wandering around aimlessly, to help digestion. He’d finished every bit of that bowl of noodle because of the “waste not, want not” habit he’d nurtured in his past life. As such, he’s a little stuffed.
The stalking bodyguards A, B and C: “…” This Young Master must be fake!
Kim Taehyung, who was completely clueless about the stalkers behind him, leisurely walked along the street. Fed and watered, he watched as people of every kind walked by him.
Be they carefree and bored or bustling about in a hurry, every one of them had their own goals and lifestyles. And he? He seemed to be just a drop of water lost in this great ocean, tiny and unremarkable.
As he looked around and pondered, his mind began to slowly calm down. Whatever, one must always be flexible and adapt. Force never succeeds. He had already made up his mind to be a good, obedient and sensible child this time around, let his family and Jeon jungkook who had loved and protected him since he was a child attain happiness. These would be his life’s goals and the meaning to his rebirth. The gods gave him a second chance. He must pay back for all his crimes.
As for earning money, he’ll just go with the flow. He was reborn. His brain didn’t get changed out. Forcefully demanding things to go his way would only make things turn sour from sheer stupidity. In his last life, the kim family’s downfall was all because of him. As long as he was good and not cause any trouble, the family won’t go down. Naturally, his family won’t suffer then.
As for Jeon jungkook, doesn’t he belong to Sister? If he doesn’t butt in and cause a ruckus, then Jungkook and Big Sis can smoothly marry each other. They’d be very happy then, right? They’ll give birth to a cute child who’d call him Uncle.
Wasn’t that enough? Taehyung just needed to quietly and calmly be the Little Master of the kim family, play by his parents’ and grandfather’s side and occasionally play the fool to make them laugh. He’d try his best not to let his family be disappointed in him again. That’s all.
Everything he’s got now was given by the gods. His grandfather’s still healthy. He and his sister had not drifted apart yet. His family still loved him. Jeon jungkook…also whole-heartedly treated him as a younger brother. It’s really enough. These were all things he had never dared to dream of before his death. What more could he ask for?
Once his mind was set, his mind was finally not as gloomy as before and his footsteps became lighter and faster. He walked to the designated junction. Lil Zheng, the driver, was not there yet but he wasn’t annoyed in the least. His explosive temper had been tamed by the countless humiliations he had gone through in his last life. Upon noticing the person and car he was supposed to meet with weren’t present, he calmly waited on the spot.
Bodyguards A, B and C ground their teeth in secret. “Does this Zheng Xin not want his job anymore? He actually dares to make Little Master wait in the sun? It’s been so long. What lunch is he having? Why’s he not back yet? Is it the kind that needs to be grown on the spot?”
Over 10 minutes of waiting later, Lil Zheng finally appeared with the car. When he saw Kim Taehyung standing by the road, his heart stopped. “I’m done for,” he thought.
Lil zheng (driver)
(He could see this job with extremely high and enviable salary sprout wings and fly off. He’d actually finished his lunch and arrived a long time ago. After waiting for a while with no one to be seen, he remembered his nephew’s birthday was in a few days. Since this precious baby would be shopping until who knows when, no one would know it if he snuck off for a while. Hence, he decided to drive off in search of a present for his little nephew. He didn’t dare to take long. In total, he spent approximately 20 minutes. But who could’ve known that that the other would get there just as he left?)
Lil zheng (driver)
(As his thoughts went on down this path, he even started griping about Taehyung. This second-generation rich kid who only dances through life, he couldn’t have come earlier or later. No, he had to arrive just as Lil Zheng snuck away. Did he think everyone was as carefree as he was? He can’t do anything, yet he always acts as if he’s the boss of the world after the sky and the earth. And yet the kim family treats him like a precious treasure.)
Lil zheng (driver)
(Lil Zheng really didn’t know what was it about Taehyung that’s worth being loved for, other than being attractive. If Taehyung wasn’t born in the kim family, he’d just be a beggar that no one would be willing to donate money to. Ah, no. With those looks, he’d be sold as some boy toy.)
Lil zheng (driver)
(His mind tumbled through all sorts of complaints, yet a modest smile was hung on his face. He continuously apologised) “Little Master, I am so sorry for being late. Did you wait for long?”
Kim Taehyung
(Kim Taehyung didn’t really pay attention to what the driver said. He raised his sunburnt head up and nonchalantly said) “It’s fine. It wasn’t long. Let’s go.”
Lil zheng (driver)
(Having said so, he opened the backseat’s door and ducked in.
Zheng Xin was shocked. Just like that…he got away with it? With a head full of questions and doubts, he began driving and asked) “Where would you like to go now, sir?”
Lil zheng (driver)
(Zheng Xin snuck a peek through the rear-view mirror at Taehyung who had already closed his eyes and started resting.) “Yes,” (he replied. With a turn of the steering wheel, the car joined the stream of cars.)
Bodyguard A, B, C: “…” What’s with Little Master today? Why’s he so tolerant today? That driver sneaking off caused him to wait by the road for over 10 minutes. Over! 10! Minutes! His face is all red! The little ancestor actually waited quietly! He didn’t even throw a tantrum! Did the sun rise from the west? Today felt so surreal. It seemed like they could only “…” the whole time.
But such a sweet and obedient Little Master seemed to be cuter than ever. He’s so fluffy, bouncy and adorable! It made all their hearts ache for him. This Zheng Xin! Once they’re back, they must tell Madam Kim! Scold him! No mercy!
The three looked at each other in the eye and decisively nodded.
The car arrived at the Kim home.
Lil zheng (driver)
(When Taehyung got out of the car, he was called out to by Zheng Xin), “Little Master, wait…”
Taehyung looked back at the car.
Lil zheng (driver)
(Zheng Xin rubbed his hands and awkwardly continued) “That…Little Master, about today…can you not tell Madam? She’ll fire me. You know I’m just a poor man. I really need this job.”
Kim Taehyung
(Confused, Taehyung replied) “What about today?”
Lil zheng (driver)
(Zheng Xin froze in an instant. He was wondering why Taehyung was being so nice today. So, this was where the trap was. Humiliate Zheng Xin at the gates then dismiss him, was it?)
Lil zheng (driver)
(Still, he really needed this job. Even if it was a 1 in a million chance, he had to seize it. He stubbornly went on) “It’s the part where I…came late and made you wait.”
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung said with a wave of his hand) “Oh, that. I said it’s fine.”
Taehyung then started walking into the house.
Lil zheng (driver)
(Zheng Xin called out again from behind) “Little Master, about Madam…”
Taehyung thought it over. If his mother knew the driver had made him wait for over 10 minutes, she might fire Zheng Xin. He’s also someone who had needed to beg everyone in the world just for a job. He didn’t plan to cause trouble for Lil Zheng for such a trivial issue.
Kim Taehyung
“Relax. I won’t tell her,”
Lil zheng (driver)
(Zheng Xin immediately perked up in gratitude)“Thank you, Little Master! You’re so kind.” (He didn’t think the Little Master would be so charitable.)
Kim go-eun (Ma)
(As soon as Taehyung walked through the door, Ma came and welcomed him home.) “Tae, where did you go to play today? You’re back so soon. Did you have fun?” (she asked with a smile.)
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung smiled back)“Mom, I just walked around. It was fun.”
Kim go-eun (Ma)
(At the sight of her youngest son’s smile, Ma’s heart nearly melted. The smile on her face deepened. She went on excitedly) “That’s good. As long as my Tae’s happy. You’re tired, aren’t you? Go have a shower and rest. I’ll call you once dinner’s ready.”
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung looked at his mother whose smile blossomed just because he said he had “fun”. His eyes started stinging. He couldn’t resist walking up to her and giving her a hug. He whispered by her ear) “Mother, I love you.”
Kim go-eun (Ma)
(Ma: “…” Critical! Hit! Warning! Warning! Blood tank is empty!)
Afraid that his mother would worry again at the sight of his red eyes, Taehyung let go of her and rushed up the stairs. Ma was left shocked still and standing all alone on the spot…
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