Rock Sugar And Pear Stew | L.K Adaptation

Chapter 43

Blah blah blah blah....

Jungkook had the vague feeling that he was witnessing an elderly fraud take place.

Yeonjun's eyes were nearly popping out of his head. After Lisa finished the calls he pointed to her phone and asked, "Will it actually work?"

Lisa gave a slight nod. "I don't think there's be any issues".

....

It was a huge, huge, huge, huge issue. Even though it was not guaranteed and would only happen in the future, the elders in the family were highly agitated at the thought of being the first person that Lisa would thank. The issue was no longer as simple as sponsoring Lisa; all four grandparents viewed each other as direct competitors. They would squabble with their partners at home and when they met their in-laws outside, they would try to secretly sound out the other party's sponsorship amount before exchanging barbs and parting ways.

While competing with each others, the four elders remembered Lisa's instructions to not leak this matter out and only fought within themselves.

Lately, Principal Manoban felt that something was wrong. The family elders had been retiring peacefully at home all this while. Why were they so grumpy these days? It was the same for both his parents and his in-laws. Could it be related to the sunspots phenomena that had appeared recently?

This was only his suspicions. Principal Manoban discovered the severity of the matter only when his mother sneaked to the bank of transfer money. As it involved a rather large amount, the bank employee was concerned and called a family member to verify the transfer.

Principal Manoban rushed down to the bank. When he saw that the intended recipient of the money was Lisa Manoban, he fumed with rage. "I knew it! That unlucky child must have caused trouble!"

He fetched his mother home. On the way back, he had her narrate the entire incident to him.

Then, Principal Manoban called Lisa when she picked up, the first thing he did was to rain her with criticisms.

"Do you still have a conscience? It's not easy for your grandparents to accumulate some savings at their age. Don't you feel guilty tricking them out of their money? Do you think that no one can keep you in check now that you've entered university? Just you wait, I'll head down to find you tomorrow!"

"Dad, I'm not scamming their money. I'm really joining the school speed skating team on the condition that I pay for my own expenses first". Lisa explained.

Principal Manoban gentled his tone, "Then why didn't you tell me earlier Lili?"

"I was worried that you won't support me...." Lisa sulked, "Because of a few ten thousand yuan, you even said that I was adopted".

"Oho, you have such a clear memory of this incident. Why do you not seem to remember other more positive incidents?"

"I do remember other positive incidents. I remember when you brought me to ice skate for the first time, the coach said that I was as resistant as a Nokia to falls. Even after we went home, you were really indignant on my behalf for a very long time".

"Hmm" Principal Manoban was tickled by her words. He had the urge to laugh but held it in as he felt a little embarrassed. After a while, he suddenly exhaled a heavy sigh. "I must have owned you a debt in my past life".

"Dad, don't put it this way. When I start earning in the future, the first two people I'll repay would be you and mom".

"Forget it. Continue skating if you want to do so. Our family can still afford this sum of money. Just be mindful of your conduct and don't go around boasting about it".

Lisa was delighted, "Thanks, Dad, you're my biggest hero!"

"Yes, yes, stop being so glib. Just keep one thing in mind".

"What is it?"

"This money is from your mother and me. When you win competitions, we should be the first that you thank, got it?"

Sure, what was so hard about that?

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After Lisa received the money, the first thing that she did was to find Jungkook.

Jungkook left class with Eunwoo and the rest after the lesson was over. He was much taller than the average student and stood out easily from the crowd. Seeing that it was raining when they reached the building entrance, Jungkook lowered his head and reached for his umbrella. Suddenly, Eunwoo pointed at the road in the distance and exclaimed. "Hey, your emperor is here".

Jungkook raised his head and saw Lisa holding a red umbrella. She stood in the rain and gazed at him.

He refastened his bag and slung it back onto his shoulders decisively. Risking the rain, he ran towards her.

The winter rain swirled in the wind and fell on his body, face and head.

As the approached her, Lisa lifted the umbrella a little higher to accommodate his height.

When Jungkook ducked beneath her umbrella, he automatically stretched to take the umbrella from her without batting an eye. His hand drew close to the back of her hand as he instinctively reached for the handle. From all angles, it looks as if he was about to wrap his hand around hers.

His palm burned with a dry heat as it unintentionally brushed against the soft and sensitive skin on the back of her hand. She withdrew her hand quickly.

Jungkook gripped the umbrella and adjusted it slightly so that it was tilted towards Lisa. Then, he lowered his head to look at her and asked, "What's up?"

Lisa looked up at him and beamed. "Clearing my debt".

With this one smile from her, Jungkook found himself smiling as well. He did not know what he was smiling for. Every time he saw this little fool lit up, he could not help but be infected by her happiness.

It was as if he was under a spell....

Lisa fished out her phone and transferred the money to Jungkook.

Jungkook did not ask her why she came to find him even though the money transfer was an online transaction. He thought that she probably wanted to see him.

"I still want to thank you in person. Jungkook, thank you". Lisa said after returning the money.

Jungkook lightly raised a brow and asked, "That's it?"

"Of course not. Let me think, how can I repay you...." Lisa's voice trailed off as she suddenly rubbed her hands like a fly that had landed on a watermelon. A mysterious smile spread across her cute face.

When Jungkook saw this particular smile, his thoughts began to wander.

Jungkook narrowed his eyes and scanned her face intently. Then he met her gaze and in a hesitant tone, "You can't possibly be....thinking of pledging yourself to me, are you?"

This question made Lisa a little flustered.

She shook her head, saying, "Jeon Jungkook, I don't think you know my taste".

Jungkook thought, I know all too well.

Lisa declared, "Don't worry, I won't stretch my evil claws towards you".

Jungkook thought, wow, thanks.

Lisa continued, "I'll admit, you're quite good-looking. However, a highly sought-after male god like you who is chased by countless other girls is not my cup of tea. I only like cute guys who are fair and delicate-looking".

Jungkook thought, I used to be fair and delicate-looking too.

....Who would have thought that I'll grow to be so large!