NOVEL NEXT WORLD Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 179
“What do you do that makes you so happy?”
Shim Jiyoon, who had just returned from the restroom, sat back down at the hotel lounge bar and asked Yoojun again. These days, she can often see Yoojun fiddling around like that while holding his cell phone. He seemed to be looking at a photo or something. ‘Are you in a relationship or something?’ She doesn’t think Yoojun was the type to put his affection on anything in particular. Shim Jiyoon was a little embarrassed by the grumpiness that suddenly rose within her. What’s this feeling, like being stolen away? Even though Yoojun is a member of the Baekho guild, Shim Jiyoon shouldn’t have the right to own his personal life. “Just… I feel like I might have triggered someone’s jealousy.” Yoojun grinned and put down his cell phone. Looking at his odd-eye, Shim Jiyoon flinched once again. Jealousy…? Could it be that what I feel now— “Oh, by the way, I used the bait that Yoon’s informant asked about.” Seeing Yoojun’s narrowed eyes, Shim Jiyoon frowned. Jealousy and all that flew away. “What bait? Did you meet my informant?” “Yoon. Yoon has more information than the Hunter Association, right?” Yoojun raised his chin and looked at Shim Jiyoon. “But I’m the one who has the most information about Yoon.” “….?” Shim Jiyoon narrowed her brows. “I was investigating people around the team leader.” The team leader that Yoojun is talking about here is Han Woohyun. Shim Jiyoon was searching for information about the people around Han Woohyun, more precisely, Han Woohyun’s remaining relatives. She was diligently gathering information on what his aunt, uncle, and even his younger cousin were up to. According to the information, his uncle was arrested for fraud but was released a few months later with a substantial settlement amount brought by Han Woohyun’s aunt. It was very interesting to know where he got that kind of money since he was recently cut off by Han Woohyun. It seemed that his younger cousin had found his career path in cyber hacking, earning pocket money by spreading conspiracy theories about celebrities, including Han Woohyun, every day. Thanks to this, his name was littered with lawsuits. At first, Yoojun naturally expected Han Woohyun to be the ‘buyer’ who wanted this information. However, considering the purpose of this purchase, it was a bit subtle. Is Han Woohyun the type to take revenge directly on his family through this information? Although he was in a position where he could do almost anything, Team Leader Han was secretly soft-hearted. So who is left? “How much did you get paid for the information? From the Dungeon Hotel owner.” At Yoojun’s words, a subtle twitch appeared on Shim Jiyoon’s face. It was a change that would be difficult for others to notice, but Yoojun knew. He realized that he had hit the nail on the head. “The Dungeon Hotel owner? Jun. Isn’t that a bit too much after what happened last time you went to the Dungeon Hotel?” Shim Jiyoon played it cool. But she didn’t know that she had already been caught. Not long ago, she received this request from the boss, who seemed to have decided on something. ✉0spring_hotel —I need information on the people around Hunter Han Woohyun. Anything that could be useful. This is a one-time opportunity. —It would be better if you didn’t tell Han Woohyun. Shim Jiyoon had no loyalty to Team Leader Han. Now, the person that Shim Jiyoon wants to be liked the most, both personally and publicly, is no longer the S-Class Hunter Han Woohyun, but the A-Class self-employed boss. Well, she also recently succeeded in signing a contract with the S-class Hunter, Moon Heeyoung. Although there were many twists and turns before she signed that contract. “Wow, I see. So you don’t know the Dungeon Hotel owner well?” Yoojun said that and immediately picked up his cell phone again. His cell phone was ringing. “I think I’ll know better now. You see, this call came from the Dungeon Hotel owner’s number. Our Yoon couldn’t get the Dungeon Hotel owner’s personal phone number, officially, right?” “….?!” Yoojun smiled happily as he saw Shim Jiyoon’s eyes flashing with jealousy. It felt good to get Yoon’s jealousy like this. Bullying Team Leader Han is just a little extra fun. “Ah, being an S-Class Hunter sure is convenient.” Yoojun answered the phone jokingly. A cold voice came out of the receiver. – You… Why are you in the baby Junghyo fan chat group? * * * – Why not, boss? I’m also S-class, and I’m also a fan of Junghyo, right? Han Woohyun’s eyes narrowed as he heard the voice coming from the receiver. The hearing of an S-class. Regardless of being S-class or not, I walked to a far distance that he couldn’t possibly hear. I firmly advised Han Woohyun not to follow me. Because this is something Han Woohyun shouldn’t hear. “Who invited you?” – Did you know that a new hunter named Moon Heeyoung has joined our guild? Aunt Heeyoung…! There was an unexpected ambush there. Aunt must have gotten everything she could from Yoojun by inviting him to the fan group chat. “Why do you have the information I requested from Hunter Shim Jiyoon?” – That’s because… I stole it? “Why are you stealing that?” That information is of no use to you, Yoojun! – I am secretly very interested in our boss. So, I’m a fan of Junghyo. Even though he was far away, I could see Han Woohyun exuding murderous energy as if he had heard these words. I quickly averted my gaze from him and covered the receiver. “Give me that information.” – I guess you really need that information, boss. Even without looking, I could guess that Yoojun was smiling brightly right now. – And it’s a secret from Han Woohyun. I guess you expected that far and stabbed me in the group chat room. Just do this. “What do you want?” Isn’t there a reason for doing such childish things? – Me? I’ve already achieved what I wanted. What? What are you talking about? – I’ll go play again soon. Because I’m really a fan of Junghyo. The constant mention of Junghyo has been quite annoying since earlier. Just as I was about to say something, my cell phone rang. There was a message from Yoojun. It was a bundle of encrypted information. Yoojun’s voice was heard on the other side of the receiver. – See? I’m really a fan of Junghyo. And I like Team Leader Han too. We need to collect all the things that bother us and burn them all at once. I like that approach, boss. “I’m not asking you to please me.” I hung up the phone and checked the information Yoojun gave me. It contained the nonsense that Han Woohyun’s aunt and uncle were doing. I stood there for a moment and looked at Han Woohyun. What kind of facial expression will you make if I tell you this? ‘The people who get close to me always end up getting hurt because of me. That’s my bottom line.’ I think he said that around that time. Does he think those people got hurt because of you? I soon finished thinking briefly and walked towards Han Woohyun. “Sorry. Because Yoojun said something useless. Thank you for giving me his number.” It was Han Woohyun who gave Yoojun’s number. Of course, it wasn’t a very reluctant expression. “Are you close with Yoojun?” Han Woohyun asked cautiously in response to my answer. There was tension in Han Woohyun’s voice. Why was there tension? Because he’s the boyfriend. “We’re not close. To begin with, Yujun wasn’t a character that anyone could get close to. Except for Hunter Shim Jiyoon.” I shook my head, remembering Odd Eye, who was gently turning around. The bond between the two seemed stronger than I had thought. Strong enough for Yoojun to spill the information I demanded. Of course, Yoojun may have just acted like a crazy guy again. “Mhm. They seemed really close. Really.” Han Woohyun deliberately emphasized the word ‘close’. …Cute. I froze for a moment and looked at Han Woohyun’s face. Han Woohyun’s breath became slightly rough with jealousy, which I found cute, so I decided to just watch him for a while. Maybe I didn’t have the courage to reveal my feelings right now. I had no idea that something like this would happen just a week later. * * * After that, Han Woohyun stayed at our hotel for a long period of time for a week. Then, he openly helped me with the work of the Dungeon Hotel and made it impossible for me to even lift a finger. “Two cups of coffee for 3T…” “Here. It’s here.” The skill with which he snatched my order was unusual. It felt like Dad’s wariness had eased as he blended in with the busy atmosphere of the hotel. “Would you like to drink while you work…?” I have seen him several times even provide Han Woohyun with coffee during break time. I felt a faint sense of guilt during this unexpectedly long vacation. This is because I am just resting and accumulating Market Gold as well as EXP points. Branch: 2nd Branch Guests were very satisfied. Earn EXP points! Just now, an icon with the word (exp) on a cat’s paw appeared along with this notification window. That’s the experience gained from the second branch. I leveled up just by collecting those for a week. I think… This is too sweet. I was feeling good, but I found myself sinking into a strange sense of guilt as I would pick up Hyeyu and Hyejin. During this week, I couldn’t work at all because of Han Woohyun and Dad’s defense, so I was in charge of taking care of Hyeyu and Hyejin on behalf of the manager, who was doing a lot of work on my behalf. As I parked the car near the school with Hyeyu and Hyejin, I turned on my phone to call Hyeyu. And that was then. Suddenly my cell phone exploded. Tiring! Tiring! Tiring! Tiring! Numerous messages and texts started flying like bombs. “….?” I thought there was an error and tried to turn the phone off and on. At that time, I glanced in the rearview mirror and saw Hyejin running from far away. “Hyejin…!” It was the moment I held out my hand. Hyeyu, who had been hidden by Hyejin standing behind her, stuck out her head and drew a large X with her hand with her troubled face. Why are you like that? While I was thinking that, a group of kids came running from behind. “Please introduce me to the Dungeon Hotel owner!” It was at that moment that the voice was heard. “Let me meet some world rankers!” “She’s ranked 9th in the world!” “Oh? Isn’t that your sister’s car over there!” Then, like a herd of giant buffaloes, the kids pointed toward my car. At that moment, Hyejin ran into the car at full speed with Hyeyu on her side. “Unnie! Run!” ….? What kind of situation is this? “If those girls catch you, you’ll be in big trouble! Run fast, Unnie!” Hyeyu shouted. At that moment, for some reason, I switched the gear to D with a determined heart and stepped on the accelerator. I don’t know. Let’s jump first. Hello! You can also buy the advanced chapter in Ko-fi now, just click the ko-fi button and look for the title of the novel in shop. Thank you for your support!
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