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Chapter 11 Witch
Five minutes later, Jiang Che, sporting dark circles under his eyes and wearing a tracksuit that Yoona had found that was clearly a size too big, dawdled into the living room, his entire being radiating resistance.

Although Yoona didn't sleep well either, she's used to it, and she was doing stretching with great energy.

Yoona looked him up and down, handed him the hat and mask, and then tidied up her own gear. "Let's go."

After Jiang Che went downstairs, the slightly cool air of the early morning made him a little more awake. As he ran after Yoona, he subconsciously looked around at the upscale neighborhood where Yoona lived.

'Hmm, the landscaping is nice, and that's about it. Otherwise, it definitely can't compare to my old neighborhood.'

Just then, Yoona, who was in front of him, seemed to sense his slow pace. She slowed down, turned her head slightly, and glanced at him, her eyes clearly telling him to hurry up.

Jiang Che saw that the girl was urging him to hurry up, and he couldn't stand it. He suddenly put his strength into his feet and easily caught up with Yoona in a few steps, even managing to keep up with her side by side.

Yoona clearly sensed the change around her and turned her head to look again. This time, a clear hint of surprise flashed in her doe-like eyes—

Jiang Che caught the surprise in Yoona's eyes and immediately chuckled, "So you wanted revenge? Didn't expect that, did you! My body perfectly replicates your physical abilities!"

He was laughing, but he also wanted to turn around and enjoy Yoona's embarrassed expression. Then, his joy turned to sorrow.

He was so focused on looking at Yoona that he didn't notice the edge of a raised paving stone on the sidewalk!

He tripped and fell, but luckily Yoona caught him just in time. However, in doing so, Yoona's hand landed right on Kang Cheol's... lower abdomen.

Jiang Che froze. The touch... he felt like his abs from his past life were still there, enough to make him instantly hard for Yoona to see.

Yoona didn't seem to care at all, as if she had just touched a fitness ball. She naturally withdrew her hand and continued running forward, adjusting her pace.

Jiang Che took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the inexplicable panic, and tried to catch up.

After following her, I couldn't help but glance at Yoona's profile. Although her mask covered most of her face, just looking at those doe eyes made me feel like I was being drawn in.

Jiang Che had to admit, "Tsk, this girl's looks are really stunning... No wonder she's been able to compete from the second generation to the fifth generation, she's definitely blessed by God." Even when she's running, she looks like she's shooting a magazine cover.

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Jiang Che mentally slapped himself. "Pah! Jiang Che, wake up! What kind of big scenes haven't I seen? How can I be fooled by this vixen's mere face! Stay calm! Think of that mineral water senior; he's still lying in the corner of the car!"
And there was that crushed bread and the light stick! This girl is ruthless! He quickly looked away.

The morning run finally ended amidst Jiang Che's rambling.

"I'm going to take a shower first." Yoona neatly took off her gear and headed towards the bathroom. Just as she was about to close the door, she seemed to remember something and turned back to look at Kang Cheol, who was sprawled on the sofa.

"Jiang Chexi, when you take a shower later, please... put your clothes on before you come out. I don't want to see another cringe-worthy scene when I come out."

After saying that, he closed the door with a click.

Jiang Che rolled his eyes dramatically at the closed door, internally screaming, 'I'm not an exhibitionist! Last night I just thought you were asleep!'

Besides, it's my own body, what's wrong with me checking it? What's so offensive about that? Don't make a fuss!

Jiang Che rested for a while, then quickly got up to take a shower. After he finished, he noticed Yoona wasn't finished and rolled his eyes. "Girls really do take forever to shower," he thought, "unlike me, I only need to shower from top to bottom, and I'm done in no time."

Confirming that Yoona wouldn't be out anytime soon, Jiang Che slipped into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and prepared to continue using his culinary skills to bribe Yoona. As the saying goes, "He who eats another's food is bound to him," so if the truth were to be discovered later, he only needed to avoid getting himself trapped inside; he didn't expect anything more.

When Yoona came out drying her wet hair, she was immediately stopped in her tracks by the sight on the dining table.

Sunlight streamed through the window onto the dining table, illuminating the golden-brown fried eggs, the sizzling bacon, the tempting colors of the fruit salad, and the aroma of wheat from the toast.

Jiang Che was carrying over two cups of freshly heated milk, his face bearing an expression that seemed to say, "Praise me!"

Yoona blinked, looked at the breakfast, and then at Kang Cheol, who was still waiting for her to praise her.

...It seems like keeping this guy isn't entirely a bad idea? Two little voices are fighting in my head:

One of them threw a punch, yelling, "You've been bought off by a meal! Have you forgotten she's someone of unknown origin?!"

The other immediately retorted, "His cooking is delicious!"

Another one called back: "Think about the awkwardness of last night!"

Another one said, "But his cooking is really delicious!"

The fight continued until she picked up her chopsticks and tasted the fried egg—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, perfectly cooked. Then the little man who said the food was delicious completely beat the other little man to death.

While eating, Yoona pondered, "I had plans to meet a friend today, but with this ticking time bomb sitting at home, it's really not a good idea to go out. I'll have to cancel on my friend for now and observe what this 'Kang Cheol·Lim Yoona Limited Edition' is all about."

After breakfast, Yoona handed an old cell phone to Kang Cheol:

"Use this first, it's my backup phone. Remember the second agreement?" The tone was one of notification, not discussion.

Jiang Che was overjoyed and quickly took it:

"Remember, remember, no selfies, no texting, no phone calls, no live streaming!" Thank you, Yoona-ssi! I promise I won't make any random calls! Now I have a cell phone!
Finally, he doesn't have to live like a caveman anymore! Heaven knows how he survived a whole day without touching his phone!!
When Lim Yoona heard that Jiang Che remembered the promise she made clearly, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up, revealing a bright smile.

Jiang Che was startled by the sudden laugh. "Help! That laugh is against the rules!"

"Slap!" He quickly slapped himself in the heart. "Shameless! This is indeed a vixen. Even with my extensive experience, I was bewitched. This humble monk comes from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East and does not associate with women. Form is emptiness, emptiness is form." He forced himself to remain calm and looked away from her face.

After they finished tidying up, they had nothing to do for a while. Yoona turned on the TV, randomly selected a comedy variety show called "Running Man," and settled down on one end of the sofa. Kang Che hesitated for a moment, wanting to go check his phone to see if his future information was still useful.

But given the current situation, it's not easy to run away. Anyway, one more day won't make a difference, so I simply settled down at the other end of the sofa, grabbed a cushion, and watched it along with everyone else.

Kang Cheol looked at Yoo Jae-suk, but his mind was on Kang Ho-dong. 'I remember this guy made a tax evasion error, then temporarily retired from the entertainment industry? And then had a second spring in his career?'
Speaking of which, how did he become famous again? I think he's going to be on a variety show this year? Is it "New Journey to the West" or "Knowing Bros"?

Thinking about it, I turned to look at Yoona. Should I give this girl some pointers? Like a divine intervention before a deer?

With her celebrity-like camera presence, Lim Yoona sensed that Kang Cheol was looking at her and immediately glared back. Kang Cheol, seeing that look, mentally slapped himself again, thinking, "This girl doesn't deserve me." He decisively turned his head to watch TV properly.

(End of this chapter)