Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 111

Hyun decided to reheat the fried rice he had already prepared.

As the oil spread evenly across the pan, a gentle heat began to rise.

He carefully stirred the fried rice as it warmed up.

As the pan heated up, a savory aroma started to waft from the fried rice.

Once the rice was warmed through, Hyun lowered the heat and simmered it a bit longer.

This process enhanced the taste and fragrance of the fried rice.

After a short while, the fried rice was perfectly warm.

Hyun scooped the fried rice into a large bowl he had prepared on the table with a big spoon.

The warm fried rice released a delightful aroma.

Yoonhwa and Nomi cautiously emerged from the room, holding hands.

Yoonhwa’s face was still flushed, and it seemed she was avoiding Hyun’s gaze.

Perhaps the embarrassing incident from earlier was weighing on her mind.

However, the delicious smell of the fried rice wafting from the kitchen made her expression brighten instantly.

“Wow! It looks so tasty..!!”

Yoonhwa said, her eyes sparkling.

The aroma of the fragrant fried rice made a smile spread across her face.

Nomi also excitedly nodded her head, looking at Hyun.

“Me too, me too!”

As soon as Yoonhwa and Nomi sat at the table, Hyun encouraged them to wash up.

“I’ll prepare the food, so go wash your hands!”

His voice was warm and considerate.

Having already finished his breakfast, Hyun decided to patiently wait aside while they enjoyed theirs.

Yoonhwa and Nomi quickly washed their hands and returned to the table.

Both started their meal with bright expressions as they looked at the fried rice.

“This is really delicious!”

Yoonhwa exclaimed as she scooped some fried rice with a big spoon.

Nomi stuffed her mouth full of fried rice, puffing her cheeks, which made Yoonhwa burst into laughter.

“Nomi, eat a little slower~ or you’ll get a tummy ache.”

Hyun chuckled, watching Nomi.

Nomi, with puffy cheeks, smiled sheepishly as she mumbled, “It’s so good!”

During the meal, Hyun remembered the gifts he bought in the morning, excused himself for a moment, and returned with the sportswear.

He carefully placed the gift on one side of the table.

“Here, it’s something I prepared for you guys.”

“After you finish eating, try it on..!”

Yoonhwa and Nomi’s eyes sparkled as they saw the clothes Hyun brought.

With her mouth full, Nomi looked at Hyun and asked, “Is that… clothes?!”

Yoonhwa also, taking another bite of fried rice, looked excited. “Wow! I wonder if it’s pretty?”

Hyun smiled at their curious reactions. “Yep, it’s clothes.”

“Let’s try them on after eating.”

Nomi hurriedly tried to eat her fried rice faster, and Yoonhwa laughed at her.

“Nomi, just a little slower~.”

“The clothes won’t run away.”

After finishing their meals, Yoonhwa and Nomi headed to their room with excitement as they carried the sportswear Hyun prepared.

Yoonhwa smiled at the sportswear in her hands. “This looks so comfy!”

Nomi, excitedly shaking the clothes, rushed ahead.

“I want to wear it right away!”

Hearing the sounds and laughter from the room, Hyun wondered if they liked the sportswear he chose.

A little while later, the door opened, and Yoonhwa and Nomi entered the living room in their new outfits.

Nomi was wearing yellow sportswear with shorts, looking as cute as a chick.

The yellow perfectly matched her lively personality.

Nomi raised her arms and twirled, showing off her outfit.

“Look! It’s super comfy!”

Yoonhwa was also wearing new activewear. The loose pink-striped training pants and soft t-shirt suited her height and looked comfortable.

Yoonhwa turned around here and there, checking the fit of her clothes.

“Ooh, this is super comfortable??”

“It’s perfect for exercising!”

Yoonhwa’s gaze was filled with enthusiasm.

Hyun felt a sense of pride watching the two be satisfied with their new clothes.

His face was full of smiles.

“You both look great; you’re both so cute.”

Yoonhwa’s heart fluttered slightly at Hyun’s compliment.

On the surface, she didn’t show much reaction, but internally, his praise sparked a pleasant thrill in her.

While looking at herself in the mirror in the new outfit, she was already imagining working out with Hyun.

“Hyun, let’s go work out right now!”

Hyun hesitated at her suggestion.

He wasn’t particularly fond of exercising, but he had already made a promise to Yoonhwa and Nomi.

Wanting to meet their expectations, Hyun ultimately agreed without holding back.

“Alright, let’s go..!”

Though his voice carried a bit of heaviness, he didn’t want to disappoint Yoonhwa and Nomi.

He decided to set aside his worries for a moment as he gazed at the happy faces of the two monsters.

Hyun also headed to the room to change clothes.

His sportswear was nearly new.

He hadn’t exercised, so it was stored almost unused in his closet.

Hyun pulled out his sportswear and felt it was a bit unfamiliar to put on.

Standing before the mirror in his sportswear, he felt a different vibe about himself.

The comfort and mobility from the sportswear brought him a new feeling.

Hyun took a deep breath and composed himself.

Today, he was determined to focus on enjoying the exercise with Yoonhwa and Nomi.

Emerging from his room, he returned to the living room where Yoonhwa and Nomi were waiting.

Yoonhwa and Nomi greeted him with bright smiles as they saw him in sportswear. Yoonhwa’s eyes sparkled especially at his new look.

“Hyun, that outfit suits you well! So cute!”

Hyun was momentarily taken aback by Yoonhwa’s words. His cheeks slightly flushed.

He hadn’t anticipated her compliment, and her words made his heart race.

Hyun awkwardly smiled and replied, “Ah, uh, really? Thanks..!”

His voice had a hint of awkwardness, but it made his genuine reaction stand out even more.

Yoonhwa and Nomi burst into laughter at Hyun’s reaction, and the awkward atmosphere among the three soon turned warm and cozy.

Hyun rinsed the dishes on the table and soaked them in the sink.

He finished packing up the last preparations he needed to do before leaving the house.

Yoonhwa and Nomi exchanged excited glances in the living room, unable to hide their excitement.

Watching Hyun prepare, Yoonhwa couldn’t contain her joyful heart.

“Hyun, let’s hurry and go!”

Her voice was filled with anticipation.

Nomi also waved her little hands enthusiastically to express her joy.

Hyun felt as though his heart was melting at the pure happiness radiating from the two monsters.

A little while later, he put on his shoes and opened the door.

“Alright, all set… let’s get going.”

The three stepped out of the house, ready to start a new day.

Under the bright sunlight, Yoonhwa carefully tucked her tail and ears in to avoid being seen by people.

Hyun suggested doing simple exercises in the yard.

“Isn’t it okay to do it here in the yard?”

But Yoonhwa shook her head, expressing her love for nature.

“No, I prefer the forest!”

“Let’s go to the nearby back mountain!”

Her voice was filled with excitement.

Nomi eagerly agreed with Yoonhwa’s suggestion. “Yeah!”

Entering the lush forest of the back mountain, the three finally arrived at a secluded clearing.

Gentle sunlight filtered through the dense trees, filling the area with tranquility.

Hyun acknowledged that this was a perfect spot for exercising.

Yoonhwa decided to show them her way of exercising by standing before Hyun and Nomi.

“I’ll show you how I usually exercise!”

Yoonhwa said in a confident voice.

She started with deep breaths and lightly warmed up her body.

Each warm-up move radiated flexibility and strength.

Yoonhwa then returned to her basic stance and showcased various moves she had learned from her previous training.

Nomi was completely captivated by Yoonhwa’s workout.

“You’re awesome, unni!”

She raised both hands in admiration.

Hyun watched Yoonhwa with wide eyes, looking astonished.

Yoonhwa displayed the skills of a seasoned monster who had trained in the woods, showcasing her unique workout style.

With incredible agility, Yoonhwa swiftly climbed up a tree.

She trotted lightly on the branches and moved freely among the heights of the forest.

Navigating agilely between branches, sometimes doing flips and quickly changing direction.

Her movements were light and graceful like a forest fairy.

Hyun and Nomi gazed up in admiration at her figure from the ground.

Although Yoonhwa’s exercise style was hard for humans to emulate, they were both amazed by her free movement, as if she were one with the forest.

Yoonhwa, gleefully shouting from above, laughed.

“Ha-ha, this is so fun!”

“I feel so good running around like this after such a long time!”

Her voice echoed with pure joy through the forest.

Her joyful energy transferred to Hyun and Nomi, who couldn’t help but burst into laughter as well.

Yoonhwa’s lively appearance filled them with delightful energy.

Leaping down from the tree, Yoonhwa landed lightly and beamed at Hyun and Nomi.

Her gaze was filled with a spirit of challenge.

“Okay, now it’s your turn!”

Nomi, inspired by her sister, clapped her hands with excitement.

“I-I want to try too!”

Expectations for adventure sparkled in her eyes.

Hyun hesitated a moment at Nomi’s response.

Yoonhwa’s way of exercising was a bit too intense for humans.

He cautiously said, worried about Nomi’s safety.

“Nomi, don’t jump around too dangerously. Be careful..!”

However, Nomi didn’t seem to heed Hyun’s worry as she dashed toward the tree.

Her movements displayed a natural agility befitting a monster.

Hyun’s gaze then shifted to Yoonhwa. He found himself torn between being impressed by her incredible ability and the suggestion for him to try it out himself.

After a moment of contemplation, he asked Yoonhwa.

“Yoonhwa, do you think I can… do that?”

Yoonhwa, seeing Hyun’s doubtful expression, encouraged him, almost proving how unfounded his worries were.

In a confident voice, she replied.

“Ah, there’s nothing you can’t do!”

Her words served as both comfort and encouragement. Yoonhwa wanted to share her experiences and knowledge with him to ease his mind.

Meanwhile, Nomi was running toward the tree.

As she approached the low branches with her small form, she quickly grabbed the lowest branch and began to climb.

Her movements were sprightly, as light as a fairy.

Climbing up the tree, she looked like a small forest creature.

However, just as Nomi was about to reach the top, something unexpected happened.

As she climbed higher, the branch she was holding suddenly broke, causing Nomi to fall.

Her small feet slipped, and in an instant, she lost her support, leaving her hanging in the air.

Nomi’s tiny scream echoed through the forest.

“Uaaahhh!”

Nomi’s startled cry rang out, making Hyun’s heart race with concern.

But at that moment, Yoonhwa reacted with astonishing speed.

She moved agilely, leaping right into Nomi’s fall path.

Yoonhwa’s movement was as quick as lightning.

Darting between the tree branches, her figure was nearly invisible, swiftly passing through the leaves.

Just before Nomi hit the ground, Yoonhwa caught her safely.

Yoonhwa’s arms were strong yet gentle as she held Nomi close and landed on the ground.

Her gaze was serious and filled with worry, reflecting her relief at having kept Nomi safe.

“Are you okay, Nomi??”

Yoonhwa reassured her in a soothing voice.

Nomi opened her eyes, realizing she was safely cradled in Yoonhwa’s arms.

Her surprised expression gradually transformed into a relieved smile.

“Unni… thank you…!”

Hyun, watching the entire scene from a distance, felt his heart sink.

He sighed in relief at Yoonhwa’s quick reaction and Nomi’s safe landing.