Bye-Bye

Side Story 2-2

Translated by Springlila

Edited by Springlila

[○○ Gopchang]

Choi Sung-hoon frowned as he looked at the shop sign. Because Seo-yu dislikes gopchang, it must be a place that Jang Won-jo chose on his own. He once took a drunken Seo-yu from this place.

He returned the subordinate who was guarding the store’s entrance and opened the door. For a brief moment, the raucous interior became silent as he entered. Because Choi Sung-hoon possessed such a strong sense of intimidation.

However, the drunken people continued to talk, oblivious to the atmosphere, and Seo-yu was one of them.

“I’m going to stop drinking. My counselor told me not to drink too much.”

“What counselor?”

“My counselor.”

Three bottles of soju were rolling around on the table where the two were sitting.

“Hey, the way I see you, I think you’re pretending to be depressed. You said you had a concern today, but you came out seriously. What? You’re worried that Jae-hoon is a genius? Does that sound like something a depressed person would say?”

“Then fuck, if I have depression, should my aura be so damn heavy? Is it set by law? There are so many people in the world who had it, you’re so narrow-mindedly…”

“Do you know the word narrow-minded?”

“I’ve been reading some books lately.”

Seo-yu was engrossed in a book. He had purchased this classic book for prenatal education, but he was now on the 50th page after Jae-hoon was born.

“No way, fuck it. What are you going to do now that you’ve read a book? You’re getting older.”

“What do you mean by ‘old? Why did I get old?”

“It’s over if you’re 30, you punk.”

“What’s the big deal about being 30? Age is just a number, you jerk.”

“…You’ve changed.”

“Of course, I’ve changed. Choi Sung-hoo made me change. Our Sung-Hu Woong…”

Choi Sung-hoon, who wanted to hear more but knew Seo-yu was already drunk, stepped in front of them.

“Seo-yu ssi.”

Seo-yu, who was tilting his head, raised his face when he quietly called his name. Choi Sung-hoon hugged his shoulder as he looked at his red cheeks and eyes.

“Sung Hueng ssi! How did you get here? Wow, nice to meet you…”

When Seo-yu was drunk and talking, his tone of voice became softer. Even that point was so cute that Choi Sung-hoon flipped over his bangs and kissed his lips.

“You drank quite a lot. Let’s go now.”

“I didn’t drink much…”

“You’ll have to see Jae-hoon. Don’t you miss him?”

“I have to see Jae-hoon-i! Our Jae-hoon-i… Where’s our Jae-hoon-i?”

Seo-yu turned his head around as if looking for the child. Choi Sung-hoon consoled him and urged him to stand. Jang Won-jo, who had been frozen in blue, awoke as soon as Choi Sung-hoon glanced at him.

“…”

A glance was all that was needed to greet Seo-yu’s friend. Jang Won-jo had his eyes down and couldn’t even open his mouth, as if he were a criminal. He only reacted slightly when Seo-yu waved his hand to call him later.

Jang Won-jo was also aware that his friend’s terrifying spouse hated him. He was scared whenever he saw him, but he would call out Seo-yu or come to play while Choi Sung-hoon was away.

That was due to the fact that the two were friends.

Choi Sung-hoon placed trash that had no human value next to Seo-yu because he was Seo-yu’s only friend.

Few people could be considered friends or acquaintances for Seo-yu, who lost his family when he was young and was unable to attend his high school graduation ceremony. Ties were further strained when his uncle was sent away before the wedding.

When his husband presented him with a bouquet of flowers, he needed someone to be proud of. His baby was a genius, so he needed someone who he could tell if it was a problem. He needed someone to be honest with him while spitting out vulgar swear words.

It cannot be said that Won-jo was the right person for him, but he did not end their relationship because he was the only one who stayed by Seo-yu’s side. 

“Sung Hew-woong ssi…”

“Yes, Seo-yu ssi.”

“Hyuung…”

They got into the car and Seo-yu tried to wrap his arms around his neck while he was fastening his seat belt.

Seo-yu rubbed his cheek against his shoulder as he bowed his head and did as he pleased.

“Whistle…”

“…”

He didn’t know where this whistle thing came from, but Choi Sung-hoon kept an eye on his spouse because he was so cute and lovely.

The cheeky flesh beneath the reddened eyes, the plump lips, and the moist eyes under the influence of alcohol made him the world’s most rare beauty.

It was always a miracle to be able to hold him in his arms.

* * *

Choi Sung-hoon, who left his wife at home with a headache from a hangover and went to work in the provinces, didn’t put down his cell phone all morning.

After 1 p.m., he was contacted by an assistant who had been assigned as a housekeeper.

– I believe he’s come to his senses. I think he remembers what happened yesterday. The babysitters are now in chaos because he went into the kitchen saying that he should feed the young master.

“Let him do as he pleases.”

– Yes, sir.

Shortly after hanging up, he got a message.

Seo-yu♡ [Choi Sung-hoon ssi, what time are you coming today?]

[Are you awake? I leave work at 3 o’clock]

Seo-yu♡ [I woke up earlier, what time do you think now? Haha]

Seo-yu♡ [You worked hard to bring me home yesterday]

[I say it again, but you can’t drink too much. Drink moderately]

Seo-yu was a person who believed that his drinking capacity was strong enough to empty ten bottles of soju and that he could keep a strong memory even when drunk. Someday, Choi Sung-hoon would have to seriously correct the cute thoughts.

Seo-yu♡ [I remember everything about yesterday hahaha]

Another light reply. Today, when he gets home, he has to sit down with him and point it out.

Choi Sung-hoon thought so and handed the cell phone to the secretary. The secretary placed the cell phone in the document case and offered Choi Sung-hoon a glove politely. Choi Sung-hoon while wearing gloves, decided to let Seo-yu know that he had a low drinking capacity today.

His phone kept vibrating on his way home from work. The family chat room notification sparkled nonstop. It was mainly Sung-hyun and his father, but he occasionally saw Seo-yu’s name, so he went in.

Seo-yu has sent five videos and twenty photos of Jae-hoon in an hour. The baby already resembled Seo-yu, his eyes were round and beautiful, and he laughed a lot, so he was well loved by the family.

Choi Sung-hoon arrived home while watching the video.

Seo-yu was seen holding Jae-hoon in one of the videos. The older baby was still light, but he had to gradually stop holding him on his own.

It was difficult childbirth, and his health suffered greatly as a result. Even if he overdid it slightly, he would quickly tire, but he believed he had recovered his health. Choi Sung-hoon was also concerned about how he would persuade him.

The smell of burnt oil filled the house as soon as he walked in. Seo-yu announced that the meal was ready and led him to the table. Hotpot of beef bulgogi, egg rolls, japchae, and mixed grain rice

Choi Sung-hoon sat down after taking a slow look around the table.

“…”

A subordinate who should have left his position remained at the door. He wiggled his mustache and signaled again. Choi Sung-hoon moved his brows once to indicate comprehension.

Seo-yu, who sat across from Jae-hoon that was held by his babysitter, observed Choi Sung-hoon take his first bite.

Choi Sung-hoon, who took a bite of the hotpot and said indifferently.

“Um, Seo-yu ssi. Hurry up and eat. It turned out well today”

“Really? Try the egg rolls too.”

“It also suits my taste. Japchae is also delicious. I have to call Chef Park and praise him.”

“Actually, I made all of this.”

Choi Sung-hoon made a hard surprised expression.

“Seo-yu ssi? All of this?”

“Yes! I made all of this. It’s been a while since I rolled up my sleeves.”

“I had no idea you had this talent.” It must have taken a long time and been difficult, but I will eat well.”

Perhaps it was a sign of regret and gratitude for picking up his drunken self the day before.

Was he gradually realized he was drunk?

It was regrettable to think that he might stop being drunk.