Traveling back in time to take care of Sung Deok-sun

Chapter 9 Deok-sun's Wonderful Day

As a single mother, she was afraid that Sunwoo would go astray without a father's guidance, that he would play with bad kids, and that he would get into fights with them.

What she didn't know was that while she was having doubts, the two older women in the alley were incredibly envious of her for having such a wonderful son.

It's true what they say, those involved are often blinded by their own interests, and concern leads to confusion.

As they were talking, Liu Shuyu, Zheng Huan, and the others returned together. Zheng Huan greeted the dollfish and then went home.

He came over and greeted the three aunties, who then grabbed him and bombarded him with questions: whether he was used to being here, whether he liked it, and so on. They talked about everything from overseas to China, and then from China to South Korea. It took him a long time to deal with them before he finally escaped their onslaught.

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At the corner store, Yu Hui was licking a "World Cup" ice cream, while Paula's dad was reading a newspaper. Just as Paula's dad was urging Yu Hui to eat it, a figure blocked the light in front of them.

"Huh? So that's why they pick me up every day!" Deok-sun looked at her father and younger brother and exclaimed, "They eat 'World Cup' ice cream every day? I want some too!!!"

Paula's dad looked at his daughter, then turned and went into the store to get a box of ice cream. It was a Korean brand called "Together." He said emphatically, "How can we eat it all by ourselves? That's too despicable. Of course we should share it with Mom and my sister!" After saying that, he was about to walk back.

Just as Deok-sun's face showed a bitter expression and her lips drooped.

"There's an auntie at the door," said Yu Hui, the younger brother, offering a helpful tip.

Paula's dad calmly sat back down and said, "Sit down and eat as much as you like!"

Deok-sun: (ˉ▽ˉ；)......

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At night, Liu Shuyu would sit quietly on his balcony, which was built very high, so that he could see the other courtyards outside.

Right now, we see Deok-sun practicing holding up signs while wearing heavy hanbok.

Jung-hwan walked out the door with the bowl in his hand and saw Deok-sun holding a sign.

"Oh my god~, are you a ghost?" Jung-hwan was startled.

"What's wrong! Haven't you ever seen someone wearing hanbok before?" Deok-sun rolled her eyes at him, then asked smugly, "How about it? Don't I look better in hanbok?"

Jung-hwan glanced at it for a moment and said, "You'd better not do anything. That would be the best way."

Deok-sun's smile vanished instantly.

Before she could continue, the door opened.

Sunwoo walked in.

"Whoa~~, what's going on?" Sunwoo was startled, then said as he walked, "What's wrong? Did you change into hanbok?"

Deok-sun nodded and smiled, saying, "Hmm! How is it? Doesn't it look good?"

"Oh, it doesn't look good." Sunwoo shook his head and left.

Deok-sun remained expressionless, looking utterly helpless.

"Oh my...you scared me to death, really!" The salamander opened the door and walked in at an inopportune moment.

"If you were closer, I would have called you right away. What are you doing so late at night?" The dollfish said mischievously, gritting its teeth and waving at Deok-sun. Then it muttered to itself as it walked into Jung-hwan's house.

Just as Deok-sun's lips drooped down, looking sullen.

Liu Shuyu came over carrying a large bowl.

"Deok-sun, what's wrong?"

When Deok-sun saw Yoo Seo-woo, she immediately perked up and asked, "How is it? Doesn't the hanbok suit you?"

After examining it carefully for a while, just as Deok-sun's happy expression began to slowly turn into disappointment.

Liu Shuyu chuckled. "Why are you unhappy? You look beautiful in your hanbok."

"Really?" Deok-sun's mood instantly brightened, and she smiled so happily that her eyes narrowed as she revealed a row of teeth.

"Of course, oh right, Deok-sun, I made some sweet and sour pork ribs, I brought you some." Liu Shuyu handed the ribs to Deok-sun.

Deok-sun quickly leaned the "Madagascar" sign she was holding against the stairs and happily reached out to take the ribs.

Before she could even roll up her sleeves, she playfully pinched a piece of rib with two fingers, tilted her head back, and put it in her mouth.

She smacked her lips and said, "Mmm~~ So satisfying, so delicious, Shuyu, you're the best." As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly froze, the words her two best friends had said earlier that day echoing in her mind. She looked at Liu Shuyu and saw her face suddenly turn red, her movements becoming awkward.

Seeing that she had come over happily, Liu Shuyu waved and said, "Then you can practice after you finish eating. I'll go back first."

"Oh? Okay, okay!" Deok-sun watched as Yoo Seo-woo opened the door and walked out. She quickly put down the ribs, chased after him, and poked her head out of the door, calling out to Yoo Seo-woo, "Um! Thank you!"

When Liu Shuyu turned around and waved to her with a smile, she happily shrank back behind the door, stomping her feet with joy.

This is the first time I've ever felt so valued! My two best friends were right this time! I'm so happy!

Deok-sun thought to herself.

That night, Deok-sun felt that even the "Madagascar" sign in her hand had become so light~

Liu Shuyu returned home, his face beaming with joy.

However, he also knew that haste makes waste and that love needs time to develop, so he returned after delivering the ribs.

Just let it gradually deepen your impression.

Otherwise, staying there might affect Deok-sun's training.

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The next day

Outside the Olympic stadium, Deok-sun was happily calling her mother: "Mom! I'm officially starting training at Jamsil Stadium today! It's amazing! It's huge..."

After finishing the phone call, Deok-sun looked at the lunchbox in her hand, and her smile deepened.

This was exactly what Liu Shuyu handed her this morning, ostensibly to celebrate her participation in the Olympics.

Liu Shuyu also casually asked if her birthday was coming up in a few days.

She looked completely puzzled, as if asking, "How did you know?"

As for how he knew, our lovely Yu Hui has once again successfully taken the blame!

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In Fenghuangtang Hutong, Ms. Leopard, Paula's mother, and Sunwoo's mother are making dumplings.

"Big sister, is the child alright?" Sunwoo's mother asked Leopard Lady.

"It's alright. The kids are all grown up now, and they should have their own thoughts and privacy. They're already this old, how long can we keep spoiling them!" Ms. Leopard said nonchalantly as she wrapped dumplings in her hands.

Sure enough, wherever Mom is, she's always talking about her children.

Paula's mom listened to their casual conversation while diligently wrapping her dumplings, and said, "Is this enough? Enough for the three of us families!"

Sunwoo's mother glanced at the two large sieves of dumplings at her feet.

“This isn’t enough to eat, our family might have eaten it all!” Shanyu’s mother said with a smile. Then she looked at Ms. Leopard seriously and asked, “Sister, can you lend me 3 yuan first? I’ll pay you back next month when I get the money.”

"Okay," Ms. Leopard said without hesitation, glancing up casually. She knew perfectly well how her two sisters had been doing all these years.

“Oh right, Sunwoo’s birthday is coming up, right? It’s the same day as Deoksun’s, isn’t it?” Bora’s mom asked Sunwoo’s mom, as if she had just remembered something.