Somehow, Gang Tae-hoon and I ended up being dragged to the branch administrative office again, just like last time. It was only natural since we caused such a ruckus in the lecture room.
“What is the matter this time?”
As it happened, Kim Dong-hak was in the branch administrative office. He was leisurely drinking mixed coffee while reading a newspaper.
I pointed at Gang Tae-hoon and said,
“This guy started it.”
“Hey! You gotta talk straight! This all happened because you pulled a prank on me first!”
Gang Tae-hoon shouted while holding his nose. It seemed the cleaner’s detergent hadn’t completely worn off yet, as his face was still scrunched up in discomfort.
“Alright, both of you, take a seat.”
Since it looked like the conversation would drag on, Kim Dong-hak guided us to a nearby table.
Gang Tae-hoon and I sat side by side on the sofa.
“Seo Dan-ah Instructor.”
“Yes, Instructor.”
Kim Dong-hak called over Seo Dan-ah, who had brought us here. Seo Dan-ah stood at attention, awaiting Kim Dong-hak’s instructions.
“I’ll handle this. Go out and get some air for a while.”
“Alright.”
Meaning she should step out for a bit. Seo Dan-ah saluted Kim Dong-hak before leaving the branch administrative office.
Watching her leave, Gang Tae-hoon’s eyes widened in astonishment.
“Who still salutes like that these days? She’s not a cadet in a military school or anything…”
“That’s not the issue right now.”
Kim Dong-hak folded his newspaper in half and placed it on the table.
“What’s the commotion this time? Weren’t all the issues supposed to be resolved at the after-party?”
Kim Dong-hak was already aware of the issues between Gang Tae-hoon and me. Apparently, he’d received a report from Seo Dan-ah.
“Ah, that’s not the point! You wanna know what this guy just did to me? Told me to wipe my face and handed me cleaning wipes instead of wet tissues! Look!”
Gang Tae-hoon pointed to his swollen red nose as evidence. It looked like it had been hit several times, puffing up quite seriously.
It was ridiculously funny.
“Almost made my nose look like an idiot! And you think I’ll let this slide?”
“Hmm.”
Kim Dong-hak glanced at me to see if that was true.
“Yes, it’s true. I mistakenly handed over cleaning wipes instead of face wipes. It’s entirely my fault. I apologize.”
After finishing my sentence, I bowed deeply toward Kim Dong-hak.
“Hey, you bastard!”
“Ah, my mistake.”
Turning my body, I bowed my head to Gang Tae-hoon instead. Since I was at fault this time, I decided to offer a clean apology.
“Was that the end of it?”
Kim Dong-hak looked dumbfounded that we’d come all the way to the administrative office for this.
“Kids these days fighting over things like this?”
“Not quite!”
But Gang Tae-hoon wasn’t calming down yet, clearly still holding onto numerous grievances.
“Just now was only part of it! If you hear about everything this guy has done, even you, Kim Dong-hak, would be shocked!”
Afterward, Gang Tae-hoon rapidly recounted all the grievances he’d suffered, mainly stories about being hit with spoons at the outdoor training field.
After hearing that, Kim Dong-hak asked me,
“Is all that true? Shin Yoon-seong.”
Pretending I didn’t know what he was talking about, I stared at Kim Dong-hak with an innocent expression. I even tilted my head for effect.
“Arghhhh! Even lying to the instructor now? Are you really a psychopath? Huh?”
Gang Tae-hoon, unable to contain himself any longer, grabbed my collar. I looked at Kim Dong-hak with eyes that seemed on the verge of tears, silently requesting help.
“Gang Tae-hoon, this is the branch administrative office. I trust even you know the importance of time and place.”
“Tch…”
In the end, Gang Tae-hoon reluctantly let go.
“And Shin Yoon-seong, quit your half-hearted acting.”
“Yes.”
It appeared my tears weren’t affecting Kim Dong-hak. They always worked on Arna or Choi Soo-eun, so why wasn’t it working here? Is it because he’s male too?
Kim Dong-hak crossed his arms and nodded.
“I think I understand the situation. Just a common student dispute, right? Understood.”
“…”
“…”
Did he really understand? Gang Tae-hoon and I looked at Kim Dong-hak with deflated expressions. It was one of those rare moments where our thoughts were perfectly aligned.
“Hmm…”
On the other hand, Kim Dong-hak was stroking his chin, pondering how to resolve the situation.
“That’s it!”
He grinned widely after a great idea popped into his head.
“What if we decide this through a combat evaluation, man to man?”
Upon hearing those words, Gang Tae-hoon and I had completely different reactions.
Naturally, I glared at Kim Dong-hak with a terrible look on my face. Was he really suggesting I go toe-to-toe with Gang Tae-hoon?
This felt like he was determined to make me a laughingstock in front of the audience.
“Evaluation battle? That’s a great idea. You’re definitely an instructor. You haven’t wasted your experience.”
Conversely, Gang Tae-hoon welcomed the combat evaluation with open arms. This was his chance to legally beat me up. Of course, he wouldn’t let this opportunity slip away.
“Instructor, I don’t really want an evaluation battle, nor do I see any reason to have one.”
I tried to prevent the evaluation battle from happening. I didn’t need to make things harder for myself unnecessarily.
“I just suggested an appropriate solution. I’m not forcing you.”
Kim Dong-hak started sipping the remaining coffee while saying it would be up to us to come to an agreement.
But it seemed he secretly hoped the combat evaluation would take place.
“Hey, Shin Yoon-seong.”
“Hell no.”
“I haven’t even said anything yet!”
It was obvious what he was going to say. He would most likely suggest an evaluation battle.
There was no way I was going to listen.
“Can’t you just do this once? Please.”
“Am I crazy to fight you in an evaluation battle?”
“I’ll pay you, anything! Just once! No more, just one round!”
So now he’s openly offering payment. He’s really determined to beat me up.
At least he has a conscience and is willing to pay. This could be a chance for a big haul if it goes well.
“…”
Hold on.
Could this evaluation battle lead to additional gains? If the conditions are right, it’s definitely a fight worth taking.
Let’s quickly calculate the details.
“What’s the maximum amount you can offer?”
“It’s not like there’s a cap on how much I can pay. Of course, I’ll pay whatever you ask for. Hospital fees, medication, post-treatment costs, even a mental health vacation package. I’ll transfer it to your account right away.”
“Of course, it’s a prepayment, right?”
“I’m Gang Tae-hoon. I take money seriously. Prepayment is only natural.”
Great. The money is secured. Now let’s move on to additional conditions.
“In addition to payment, there’s something else I’d like to ask for.”
“What is it? Speak freely.”
“I’d like you to stop coming after me after this evaluation battle.”
There’s no way I can keep being entangled with Gang Tae-hoon forever. It seems Arna is no longer interested, so I can consider my mission complete.
It’s time to pull away. I’m filing for a no-contact order.
“Wow. That’s not a hard request. Sure, that’s fine too. Anyway, one battle is all I need.”
Gang Tae-hoon happily agreed to my additional condition without any suspicion.
He seems completely oblivious to any hidden traps.
“It seems we’ve reached an agreement.”
At that point, Kim Dong-hak, who had been quietly reading the newspaper, stood up and placed a document on the table.
It was an evaluation battle application form.
“Since you seemed to have discussed some conditions, make sure to accurately document all the agreements.”
This was the typical time to draw up a contract to ensure all the conditions we exchanged would be respected later. You never know who might complain afterward.
“Come on, I’m not someone who lies.”
With a childish grin, Gang Tae-hoon scribbled his name onto the form.
“Writing down those conditions is annoying, so you can handle it.”
Without understanding the seriousness of the contract, Gang Tae-hoon boldly handed the pen over to me.
I said I understood, then carefully noted both the contract details and signed my name.
“Next, we just need to stamp it.”
Kim Dong-hak then brought the stamp ink. I pressed my thumb into the vivid red ink and stamped the application.
Gang Tae-hoon did the same.
“With this, the evaluation battle is confirmed. I hope it becomes a satisfying battle for both of you.”
After the completed application was properly copied, one copy was provided to each party.
I thoroughly reviewed the final content and nodded in agreement after confirming there were no issues.
On the other hand, Gang Tae-hoon carelessly shoved the received application form into his pocket.
“Ah, I can’t wait for the day of the evaluation battle, don’t you?”
Gang Tae-hoon playfully tapped my shoulder with a grin.
“…”
Hehe.
Stupid bastard.
Who said I’d actually do a battle with you?
Of course, you’ll raise your hands in surrender as soon as it starts.
All I need is the money.
And the additional no-contact order I proposed earlier.
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