Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 108

“Come on in.”

My wife’s voice echoed from inside the room.

The Chairman opened the door and stepped inside.

He began to share with her what had happened today.

“I had a little chat with our son’s homeroom teacher.”

The Chairman said with a satisfied smile.

“I gave him a good talking to.”

His wife nodded in response to his words.

“Right, when the lower classes get out of line, a little education is necessary.”

“Is our son doing okay?”

The Chairman nodded and answered his wife’s question.

“He’s fine. He might have been a bit shocked at first, but this will be an important lesson for him.”

“He’ll learn where he stands and what kind of behavior is expected as a member of our family.”

The Chairman’s gaze slid over his wife, captivated once more by her beauty.

“You look especially lovely today.”

He said softly.

His wife smiled at his compliment and replied.

“Thank you, but I’m a bit tired today and just want to rest.”

“It’s been a long and stressful day.”

The Chairman gently placed his hand on her shoulder and embraced her.

“Who made you so tense?”

His voice was filled with genuine concern and affection.

His wife leaned into his warm embrace.

“It’s just… the little everyday things piling up, I guess.”

The Chairman listened to her and immediately felt inclined to call his secretary.

“Then I should tell them to lighten your schedule starting tomorrow.”

“So you won’t get too worn out…”

But his wife reached out and stopped him.

“No, I’m fine.”

“I just need to manage a bit better.”

The Chairman looked at her for a moment.

He was touched by her understanding and independent spirit.

His gaze shifted from her eyes to her lips, and he leaned in closer.

“I love you, honey.”

He whispered softly.

Then he carefully placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

His wife’s initial surprise at his sudden display of affection quickly faded as she felt his sincere love.

Despite her fatigue, she decided to reciprocate his loving gesture.

She quietly returned his soft kiss.

As the Chairman gently brushed the collar of her outfit, she carefully took his hand.

“I really don’t think today is the day for that.”

She said gently once more.

There was a mix of caution in her voice, yet firmness shone through as well.

The Chairman paused for a moment, looking into her eyes.

He was a bit taken aback by her resolute demeanor.

A flicker of disappointment crossed his expression, but he quickly composed himself.

“Okay, darling. If that’s what you want, I suppose I can manage…”

He replied in a slightly pouting tone.

The Chairman approached her, kissed her forehead lightly, and sweetly bid her goodbye.

“Have a good night.”

His wife responded with a soft “You too,” but her voice blurred as he had already left the room.

The Chairman exited the room, quietly closing the door behind him.

Thud–…

“Goodnight~ Hyun Oppa!”

After Nomi closed the door, Hyun paused for a moment in the living room.

Nomi calling him “Hyun” hit him right in the feels.

He recalled the first time he met Nomi.

Back then, she couldn’t even say his name correctly.

But over time, their understanding and trust deepened, and now Nomi was calling him “Oppa,” expressing her closeness.

Hyun couldn’t help but smile.

He felt their relationship was becoming increasingly closer.

As he smiled and turned his gaze to the living room, he noticed the toys Nomi had left behind while playing.

Scattered dolls and puzzle pieces seemed to hold onto Nomi’s energy and laughter, as if they were still lingering in the living room.

He sighed quietly, began picking up the toys one by one.

Each doll and block he picked up brought back memories of the joyful times spent with Nomi.

He knew all those little moments built a deep bond between him and Nomi.

After gathering the toys in one place, Hyun sat on the sofa for a moment, gazing into the living room.

He quietly fell into thought as he looked around.

The time spent with Nomi and Yoonhwa brought him immense joy and satisfaction.

At first, he thought it might just be a fleeting connection, but now Nomi and Yoonhwa had become essential parts of his life.

Nomi and Yoonhwa added a unique meaning to his daily routine.

Before he knew it, they had become like family, sharing both his struggles and joys.

Hyun could hardly imagine his life without them now.

“Thanks to you, every day is happiness…”

He muttered to himself.

His heart was filled with deep gratitude and love for the two of them.

He felt that with them by his side, he could overcome any challenges.

Hyun sat on the sofa, quietly reflecting on the day’s events.

He recalled how his head had been pounding, how Yoonhwa had been plagued by nightmares, leaving Nomi at home while going to the hospital, and how the doctor they met at the hospital was a monster that caused everyone to fall asleep.

His memory drifted to the moment he met his deceased parents in a dream.

That moment was overflowing with happiness, but now he had to forget that lie.

The memory of surviving thanks to Yoonhwa was still vivid in his mind.

When people started waking up one by one, vividly recalling how they screamed “monster” when they saw Yoonhwa was fresh as well.

He remembered how Yoonhwa quickly held him and fled back home.

He could even remember the moment he was choked by a tiny creature while hanging up the laundry, and how Seojin appeared and helped him to survive.

Hyun felt like all these events had been a surreal dream, yet he had to admit they had been real.

Hyun, while sitting on the sofa, reflected on the tiring day, recalled the moment Yoonhwa kissed his cheek.

Despite being shocked by the sudden action, the small contact sent warmth deep into his heart.

The softness and intimacy of that moment excited his heart.

When he thought of that moment, his face turned red and his heart raced.

Hyun couldn’t help but chuckle bashfully as he covered his face with his hands.

“Yoonhwa kissed me…”

Hyun murmured to himself, unable to finish the sentence.

He didn’t know how to deal with these complicated feelings.

Click—

When Yoonhwa emerged from Nomi’s room, a gentle smile graced her face.

Seeing Nomi peacefully asleep had eased her heart.

She spotted Hyun, who was lost in thought in the living room, and approached him.

“Hyun! Let’s talk!”

Yoonhwa said with a light laugh.

Her voice was warm and friendly.

Hyun, momentarily escaping his thoughts at the sound of Yoonhwa’s voice, turned to look at her.

Seeing her smile naturally made him smile too.

“Of course! What do you want to talk about?”

Hyun replied.

The nine-tailed fox and the human sat side by side on the living room sofa.

Yoonhwa’s nine tails gracefully unfurled across Hyun’s lap.

He instinctively reached out to her soft tail.

As his hand glided through the silky fur, Yoonhwa twitched and burst into laughter.

“Ouch— Hyun, that tickles!”

She giggled.

Despite the playful antics, Yoonhwa shifted to a serious tone.

“Hyun, we really have to exercise together tomorrow morning!”

Hyun hesitated briefly at her firm statement.

He showed an expression that truly did not look forward to working out early the next day.

However, he couldn’t ignore Yoonhwa’s insistence.

With a sigh, he replied in a somewhat heavy voice.

“Fine, fine… let’s do it tomorrow!”

Yoonhwa burst into laughter at his reaction.

“Don’t worry! Exercise will be super fun!”

Suddenly feeling playful, Hyun gently grabbed one of Yoonhwa’s tails.

Yoonhwa was taken aback by his sudden action.

“Ah—! Don’t, Hyun!”

She exclaimed, yet laughter filled her face.

Hyun thought her reaction was amusing, and with a slightly mischievous expression, he grabbed her tail again.

Yoonhwa couldn’t hold back her laughter and twisted in delight.

Tears of laughter formed in her eyes.

“Really—, Hyun! Stop–! Hahaha!”

“You’re just so ticklish!”

She struggled to contain her laughter as she lightly pushed at him.

But Yoonhwa hadn’t expected her own strength to be so surprising.

With her gentle shove, Hyun lost his balance and tumbled under the sofa.

After a brief moment of silence, both realized the absurdity of the situation and burst into laughter simultaneously.

Yoonhwa couldn’t stop laughing at the sight of Hyun sprawled under the sofa.

Hyun, still on the floor, couldn’t help but laugh.

Yoonhwa looked at him, half-laughing, half-apologetic.

His tumble was both sorry and funny all at once.

She reached down to help Hyun back onto the sofa.

“Sorry, Hyun! I really didn’t mean to…!”

“I didn’t think I’d push you like that…”

Yoonhwa spoke gently, hoisting him back onto the sofa.

Her touch was surprisingly strong.

When pulling him up, her strength unexpectedly tugged him in a direction he hadn’t anticipated.

In that sudden movement, Hyun lost control of his body and fell straight into Yoonhwa’s embrace.

Buried in her arms, Hyun momentarily stiffened without realizing it.

As his face touched Yoonhwa’s softness, he instinctively held his breath.

Yoonhwa paused, looking surprised at the sudden closeness.

An unexpected silence fell between them.

Realizing the situation, Hyun quickly pulled himself away from Yoonhwa.

His face was flushed, and his eyes were filled with embarrassment.

Yoonhwa was in a similar state.

Her cheeks flushed, and her wide eyes betrayed her surprise and confusion.

“I-I’m sorry, Yoonhwa…!”

“I-I didn’t mean to…”

Hyun stammered in a flustered tone.

His hands still hovered nervously in the air.

Seeing his panicked reaction, Yoonhwa gave an awkward smile.

She could feel her own cheeks heating up as she gazed at him.

“Sorry, Hyun. I just didn’t control my strength well…!!”

Her voice trembled slightly but was full of concern.

“Are you okay?”

“Didn’t hurt or anything, right?”

She asked cautiously, worried about his state.

Hyun met her worried gaze and calmed his flustered heart for a moment.

“N-no, I’m fine!”

Hyun managed a slight smile at Yoonhwa’s worried look, not wanting to make things more awkward.

“I’m really okay! No injuries.”

Despite his words, an awkward tension lingered between them.

After a brief silence, Yoonhwa lifted her gaze to meet Hyun’s.

Sweat beads had formed on her forehead from the fluster.

She wiped her brow and let out a small sigh.

“Um… I think I’m going to go to bed now…!”

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes remained filled with concern for Hyun.

But as she stood up to break the uncomfortable silence, her expression shifted drastically.

Waving goodbye to Hyun, she said in a soft voice.

“Goodnight..!!”

And just like that, she hurried to her room, leaving the awkward atmosphere behind.

Her footsteps were light and quick, almost as if she were running to escape the awkward situation.

As she crossed the threshold, Yoonhwa noticeably picked up speed.

Her footsteps, slightly clumsy yet somehow cute, added charm to the scene.

Her long pink hair swayed behind her, reminiscent of a playful child darting away.

At the last moment before shutting the door, the sound of her hurried movement signaled her rapid disappearance into her room.