Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 54

When the friends got off the bus, Nomi started spewing out all the words she had been holding back.

As soon as she stepped off the bus, her face was filled with a sense of liberation.

“Wooaaah!! This is so cool!”

“It was super fast, and everything outside was amazing!”

Nomi’s voice was brimming with excitement. She spun around, taking in her surroundings like a child just back from an adventure, and kept talking.

“And this place is awesome!!”

Yoonhwa couldn’t help but burst out laughing at Nomi’s enthusiasm.

“Wasn’t riding the bus really fun?”

“But you have to be a little quiet on the bus.”

Yoonhwa gently reminded Nomi.

Seojin and Hyun smiled at Nomi’s excitement.

“Since Nomi is enjoying this so much, we should definitely ride again later!”

Hyun said, ruffling Nomi’s hair.

Nomi felt happy with her friends’ reactions.

“Yeah! Let’s all ride together next time!!”

With that, the friends walked deeper into the city, listening to Nomi’s excited chatter.

As they strolled through the city streets, Seojin looked around for a place to buy furniture.

The streets were bustling with people, and various stores lined the road, but there was no sign of a furniture store.

After a moment of hesitation, Seojin approached a passing middle-aged woman.

Her approach was friendly and cautious.

“Excuse me, do you know of any furniture stores around here?”

Her voice was soft and polite.

The woman paused at Seojin’s question, looking at her face with a kind smile.

“Oh, furniture? If you walk a little further, there’s a Hanssem Woodworking Shop.”

“It’s a pretty big store, and they have a variety of furniture.”

She pointed in that direction and added some extra details.

“If you keep going straight down this road, you’ll hit a big intersection.”

“Turn left there, and you’ll see it right away.”

“There’s a big sign out front, so you won’t miss it!”

Seojin thanked the woman for her kind directions and greeted her.

“Thank you so much. That was really helpful!”

The woman smiled once more and continued on her way.

“I’m glad to help. I hope you find some great furniture.”

Seojin turned to his friends with a grateful look on his face.

“Let’s go, the Hanssem Woodworking Shop is right over there!”

Seojin exclaimed excitedly.

Nomi couldn’t contain her excitement, and Yoonhwa and Hyun hurried to keep up with her enthusiasm.

They walked briskly, filled with excitement as they headed towards the large intersection as guided by Seojin.

All around them, the busy streets and the new sights of the city filled them with the thrill of adventure.

Nomi was looking around, marveling at everything that seemed new and amazing.

Soon, they arrived at the big intersection, and Seojin turned left as instructed.

As they passed the big intersection and turned left, the large sign of the furniture store caught their eye.

Nomi was exuberantly looking around and pointed toward the large sign, shouting,

“There! There! It must be here!”

Her expression was filled with excitement. Hyun walked up beside Nomi, smiling as he said,

“That’s right, Nomi. This is Hanssem Woodworking Shop, the furniture store we were looking for.”

As Nomi’s excited voice echoed in front of the store, Hyun gently patted her and led them inside Hanssem Woodworking Shop.

Standing in front of the store, the friends took a moment to glance around, catching their breath and getting mentally prepared.

Once they opened the door and stepped inside, the warm scent of wood welcomed them.

Inside the furniture store, a variety of furniture with different colors and styles was displayed, showcasing the textures of the wood.

Yoonhwa and Nomi quickly got excited about the different chairs, tables, and bookshelves as they walked in.

Amidst the simple yet chic furniture, they strolled slowly, carefully examining each piece.

Seojin and Hyun began looking for furniture that would suit Hyun’s new house as they explored the shop.

Their eyes were drawn to functional yet artistic designs.

Under the warm wood scent mingled with the gentle lighting, the friends walked slowly through the furniture and around the people.

Hyun paid special attention to the sofas and desks for the living room.

They focused on the finishes and designs of each piece, particularly examining the durability.

Meanwhile, Yoonhwa and Nomi were captivated by a small desk and chair set for a child in one corner of the store.

Yoonhwa sat down in one of the chairs to test its comfort, while Seojin flipped through a picture book resting on the desk, admiring the illustrations.

Yoonhwa and Nomi were intrigued by the small desk and chair set for a children’s room at one side of the store.

Yoonhwa sat in the chair to see how comfortable it was, while Nomi joyfully flipped through the picture books on the desk.

Nomi’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Hyun.

“I want this! Please!”

“It’s so pretty!”

Nomi’s innocent request caught Hyun off guard for a moment.

At that moment, Yoonhwa joined in with Nomi’s request.

“Wow, this is so nice! Buy it for me~!!”

Hearing Nomi’s passionate request about the desk and chair set, Hyun playfully said to Yoonhwa,

“Yoonhwa, I think this might be too small for you…”

“You’ll probably break it if you sit on it!”

His words were laced with laughter, and Yoonhwa shyly smiled at his teasing.

“Ah, now that you mention it, it does seem a bit small…”

But Yoonhwa didn’t get discouraged; instead, she seemed to enjoy the situation and began looking for other furniture.

She smiled lightly as she surveyed the store.

“I’ll look for more!”

After Yoonhwa moved on to search for other furniture, Hyun looked at Nomi’s excited expression.

The desk and chair set that Nomi pointed at clearly caught her fancy.

Nomi was still captivated by the desk and chair set, looking at Hyun as she awaited his decision.

Hyun smiled at Nomi’s pure enthusiasm and anticipation as he said,

“Nomi, do you really like this?”

Nomi nodded vigorously, replying,

“Yeah! I really love it!”

Her eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation.

“Okay! Then I’ll buy you this desk and chair set!”

Hyun’s words lit up Nomi’s face with joy.

She ran over to him and tightly hugged his leg to show her thanks.

“Waaah!!”

Seojin smiled at Nomi’s happy expression.

‘Whoa…’

Hyun laughed at Nomi’s grateful gesture as he relaxed his leg.

Their joyful atmosphere even brightened the vibe in the store.

Hyun and Seojin wandered around various sofas, pondering which one would fit Hyun’s living room best.

From leather sofas to fabric ones, and various colors and styles, the choices were numerous, but deciding was not easy.

In front of the sofas, they imagined if the colors would match Hyun’s living room.

Seojin tried to ease Hyun’s dilemma by offering various suggestions.

As time passed, Hyun still hadn’t made a final decision.

Since they had spent so much time in the furniture store, Nomi began to feel a bit bored.

Nomi played around with her new desk and chair set but soon felt that was not enough for fun.

She roamed the store looking for something else interesting but sighed and looked at Hyun and Seojin.

“I’m so bored…”

Noticing Nomi’s growing annoyance, Hyun and Yoonhwa exchanged glances while urgently concocting a solution.

Hyun tried to focus on choosing a sofa, but he felt concerned about Nomi’s discomfort.

Yoonhwa, getting closer, attempted to soothe Nomi, but finding something to grab Nomi’s attention wasn’t easy.

Just then, Seojin, sensing the situation, approached Hyun and Yoonhwa.

He had a smile on his face, as if he had thought of a solution.

“Hyun, Yoonhwa, don’t worry.”

“I’ll take Nomi out for a bit to play!”

Seojin suggested.

Hyun and Yoonhwa exchanged looks for a moment.

“Nomi, are you hungry? Let’s head to the grocery store up ahead and get something to eat.”

“Yeah! Sounds good!”

Hyun and Yoonhwa smiled gratefully at Seojin. Seojin took Nomi’s hand and headed out of the store.

They were heading straight for the large supermarket right in front of them.

Inside the supermarket, there were various food stalls, and Seojin picked a place he thought Nomi would enjoy.

After Seojin and Nomi left for the supermarket, the atmosphere inside the furniture store became a little quieter.

Hyun and Yoonhwa exchanged glances, feeling a bit relieved yet bearing a new sense of responsibility.

Now the choice of furniture was entirely up to them.

Hyun made his way back to the sofa area.

He felt the texture of the sofa with his fingertips and imagined again if the color would match his living room.

Yoonhwa stood quietly beside him, observing his thoughtful deliberation.

Hyun hesitated among the various sofas in the store.

His gaze shifted from one sofa to another, comparing their pros and cons.

“Hey, Hyun, what about this one?”

“Doesn’t the color seem like it would match the living room well?”

Yoonhwa cautiously suggested from beside Hyun.

Hyun sat on the sofa to check its comfort.

“Umm, it’s okay, but…”

His voice was filled with hesitation.

Yoonhwa noticed his reluctance and continued to present more options to help him.

“How about this one? A slightly brighter color could really brighten up the living room.”

Hyun sat on another sofa Yoonhwa indicated, lost in thought.

“Um…”

Yoonhwa silently watched over him, fostering a supportive atmosphere as he contemplated.

His mind buzzed with all kinds of thoughts.

Memories of past poverty made his decision even harder.

During tough times, he often had to choose carefully between what was necessary and what was wanted.

Now he was in a better situation, but that habit still deeply resided in his heart.

“Yoonhwa, you know… making these big decisions is always tough for me…”

“Back then… I didn’t have many choices.”

Hyun’s voice was cautious, and his gaze was lost in memories of the past.

Yoonhwa expressed deep understanding and empathy for Hyun’s honest confession.

“Hyun, but now you can choose however you want.”

“Let’s take our time together to find something you truly love!”

Yoonhwa’s warm encouragement lifted Hyun’s heart a little.

Hyun felt lighter with Yoonhwa’s support and reassurance.

A grateful smile emerged on his face.

“Yoonhwa, thank you so much.”

“Being with you makes me feel at ease. You should also choose some furniture for yourself.”

Yoonhwa’s eyes sparkled at Hyun’s suggestion, and she began to look around the store.

She explored the different corners of the furniture store.

Hyun supported and respected her choice as he watched Yoonhwa seek furniture for her own space.

As Yoonhwa started picking out furniture for her own space, she couldn’t quite shake off a strange feeling.

Wandering around the furniture store and checking out various pieces, she felt as if someone was watching them.

While Hyun struggled to make a decision by the sofas, Yoonhwa grew uneasy.

At first, she thought it was just her feelings, but that sensation intensified.

Yoonhwa occasionally turned around to check if anyone was watching her.

Yet each time she looked back, the other customers in the store seemed completely focused on their own affairs and didn’t seem to pay any special attention to them.

Still, Yoonhwa’s intuition urged her not to dismiss that feeling.

Suddenly, she caught sight of a woman with a short white bob staring intently at Hyun from behind a small door.

The woman’s gaze seemed persistent and significant, and the moment Yoonhwa’s eyes met hers, she darted behind the wall.

Instinctively, Yoonhwa felt a rush of tension.

“Who is that?!”

She instinctively shouted, her voice echoing through the store.

In that instant, all eyes in the store turned to Yoonhwa.