When I Returned to Farming, National-level Big Juniors Flock - Chapter 35



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35. Emergency Call

A house where a storm has swept through.

We called in a contractor and had the blown door reattached, and the repairs were completed neatly.

Choi Jeong-il went to do some work that had piled up while he was busy fishing.

Han Su-yeon also came down suddenly and unexpectedly, so she had to go back right away.

Thanks to that, only two people were left in the house.

“Euuum~”

Joo Ji-hye nodded repeatedly while chewing strawberries in her mouth.

I feel ecstatic with the taste of the flesh filling my mouth.

Strawberries that taste even better than last time.

Even just looking at the bowl full of strawberries made me feel happy.

She grabbed the bowl, got up, and headed to the living room.

Then, a chair was placed in the living room and Oh Hyeon-seong was seen sitting on it.

Joo Ji-hye shows off her triumphant smile.

“Do you like it?”

“what.”

“It’s a chair. I bought it because the inside of my house looked so empty, but it seems to have brightened up the dull inside a lot.”

The chair Oh Hyun-seong was sitting on was one she brought herself.

What a surprise gift I got instead of just getting strawberries, it was a high-end chair worth over 10 million won.

“It’s just sitting there… I really don’t understand why anyone would spend 10 million won on this.”

“This is the Boca de Lava limited edition model!”

“What is that?”

Joo Ji-hye shook her head as if she was frustrated by his indifferent response.

If she wasn’t a famous celebrity, it would have been nearly impossible to obtain, no matter how much money she had.

But whatever.

There was no design that was too difficult to understand from the perspective of the average person.

You should buy something that matches the surroundings, but a chair that stands out like this is difficult to deal with.

“…If I put it on the carrot, I might get a hundred.”

“Hey, why are you putting this on Carrot! You can’t get it even if you pay for it! Wait, are you kidding me?”

I followed Oh Hyeon-seong outside and chattered.

But he just shook his head, saying that it wasn’t a carrot and that it wouldn’t sell no matter where he put it.

“Come and eat too!”

He sat down on the floor and put down the basket.

As the smell of sweet potatoes filled the air, the spirits that were playing around gathered together.

These guys each take a large piece of sweet potato and share it.

Boom boom!

Exclamations came from the guys sitting here and there.

Oh Hyun-seong also felt the cold wind and took a big bite of the hot sweet potato.

‘Hmm… Sweet potatoes in winter are definitely different.’

How can such rich sweetness come from wild crops?

It’s on a whole other level than the cheap, stimulating commercial sauces that trample on people’s tongues.

He savored the taste in his mouth and was lost in thought.

‘What should I do next?’

Bungeoppang, hotteok, fish cake, etc.

These were his wish list of things to eat this winter.

Originally, we hadn’t considered fish cakes as a menu item, but thanks to securing a reservoir, fish cakes became a possibility.

I thought that I should go up to Seoul one day and buy a fish cake maker or a bungeoppang machine.

“Here, eat this too.”

Joo Ji-hye gave some strawberries to some spirits.

The fire spirits became quite friendly thanks to me melting their bodies.

A bashful smile spread across Joo Ji-hye’s lips at the sight of the kids still eating strawberries after eating all the sweet potatoes.

“I think I’ll come and live here.”

“what?”

“Oh, no! I’m not saying I’m just going to live off you.”

“It’s not because of that. When you first came here, didn’t you say you hated this kind of countryside even if it meant dying?”

“It definitely was like that… um.”

Joo Ji-hye was lost in thought for a moment.

Is it because of the cute spirits?

Or maybe some food that’s so delicious it’ll make your eyes pop?

Of course, they also play a big part, but it wasn’t just for those reasons.

‘I don’t know, every time I come here, it feels like I’ve entered a different world.’

A space completely different from the society she had always lived in.

I felt like I was feeling a sense of healing in this space, completely separated from the worries of the outside world and the harsh world.

“It’s already become a rural area… ugh!”

Joo Ji-hye jumped in surprise.

It was because of the bug that was creeping towards my thigh.

grasp!

At that moment, the otter’s cute hand struck the floor.

The bug’s fate changed immediately, and she blinked at the unexpected help.

“Oh… thank you.”

Whether he expressed his gratitude or not, Albert turned his head and proudly dove into Oh Hyeonseong’s arms.

The guy lay down on top of his legs as he stroked his chubby belly.

Joo Ji-hye, who had been staring at the sight for a while with a strange sense of envy, opened her mouth.

“But… you’re not going to retaliate, are you?”

“Retaliation? What retaliation?”

“I’m talking about Baek Ji-soo. He just left without saying anything. If I were to suddenly get dragged into the security bureau to vent my anger…”

Joo Ji-hye shivered slightly as she recalled that time.

It was clear that she was not openly hostile towards me, but her presence made me cringe just by facing her.

It was like that to begin with, but now I don’t want to get involved with the National Security Agency even more.

“Don’t worry about venting your anger. That won’t happen.”

Oh Hyun-seong said.

My first plan to captivate her with a delicious meal failed.

She was the type of person who had to return whatever she received, whether it was an enemy or a favor, so she intended to collect a debt in advance.

But if it fails, there’s no need to blame anyone.

Tick ​​tick!

“Um… it all fell off.”

Oh Hyun-seong tried to light the newly purchased torch, but the flame did not come out because the gas tank was empty.

I wanted to test it since I bought a really good torch instead of an old one from a warehouse, but it was impossible because I didn’t have any spare gas.

Plus, we had run out of shampoo and were in need of some daily necessities.

Ugh.

He handed her a bill.

“…?”

“You don’t have anything to do anyway, do you? Go run an errand.”

***

Thump thump.

Joo Ji-hye walked down the street without a hat or mask.

Although I always covered my face when it was personal business, people inevitably recognized me when I walked down the street.

Her body shape exudes a model-like aura, so she attracts attention, and since she has recently become so popular, many people have noticed.

But that didn’t happen here.

“I’ve seen you somewhere. Are you Grandma Kim’s granddaughter?”

“Huh? No, I’m just a foreigner…”

“Oh, really? Having fun.”

It was so quiet that there weren’t many people to run into, and even among the people she did run into, no one recognized her.

It was the same inside the supermarket I entered.

“Ahem, don’t you know me?”

“It’s my first time seeing you… Did you just move in?”

The landlady spoke slowly.

But there was an extremely lukewarm reaction inside.

A detached attitude, as if completely uninterested in other people’s business.

Including Oh Hyeon-seong, there was no one in the village who did not know the owner’s grandmother’s personality, but Joo Ji-hye, who could not have known such things, was flustered.

‘Why are the elders here so chic?’

Her perception of rural areas as being a place that would be difficult for city dwellers to handle was shattered.

Even if people didn’t recognize her, she was the one who attracted a lot of attention and interest from people, but here, she was ignored even more.

I’m sure this is what you were hoping for.

I wanted to avoid being recognized by annoying people wherever I went, but when I actually did, I felt a mixture of disappointment and disappointment.

‘I still don’t understand…’

“uh!”

At that moment, a surprised voice was heard from the entrance.

A very young looking woman, Eunha Yoo, stood there with a surprised expression.

“Oh, aren’t you Joo Ji-hye?”

“Ah… ah, that’s right.”

“Wow! I’m really enjoying this drama! She’s a total goddess of acting!”

Eunha Yoo said excitedly.

She was originally interested in the hunter world, but even without that, she couldn’t help but react this way.

Recently, a drama starring her has been ranked #1 on OTT and has been at the top of the conversation since its first broadcast.

Especially among the younger generation, it’s become a topic of conversation wherever you go these days.

“But, what brings you to this town…?”

It doesn’t seem like they’re filming a drama or a variety show, and it’s surprising that a star like her would come all the way to a rural area like this.

Joo Ji-hye, who had been pondering for a moment at Yoo Eun-ha’s question, opened her mouth.

Because I saw her last time, I know that she knows Oh Hyun-seong.

“Huh…?! Wait, then maybe that’s the person I saw at the shelter…?”

“that’s right.”

Eunha Yoo covered her mouth in surprise.

I didn’t notice it at the time because I was out of my mind and didn’t have time to look properly, but it matched the silhouette I had when I had covered my face.

“Wow… what the heck is that guy?”

If you were an employee of the management office, how did you know the star of Aegis?

At this point, I thought it was a bit out of the ordinary for a hunter.

“Oh, anyway! I was planning on going to your house today anyway, so this is a good opportunity!”

Eunha Yoo said, clapping her hands.

Since the last table-top incident, the siblings have been very busy with farm work.

But now I had gotten used to it a bit, and I was planning to go to Oh Hyun-seong’s house to play for the first time in a while.

I stopped by the supermarket here to get some snacks.

‘By the way, I think you’ll like it a lot more than I do.’

Her older brother, Seungsu Yoo, wasn’t really interested in the hunter world.

Even when I saw Han Su-yeon from the famous management office, I showed a much lesser reaction than Yoo Eun-ha.

But Joo Ji-hye is different.

Of course, I was a true fan of hers who followed her on SNS, watched all of her works, and even bought her goods.

But if you see her in person, it’s obvious that you’ll be absolutely shocked.

Jeeeeing!

But at that moment, Joo Ji-hye’s cell phone rang.

Joo Ji-hye took out her cell phone at the sound that was somewhat different from the usual receiving sound, and soon her face became serious.

And then, without even finishing the conversation, he ran home.

***

Thud!

Joo Ji-hye, who burst through the front door, put down the envelopes she had bought.

Oh Hyeon-seong, who had just come out, ran into her.

“Oh, thank you for your hard work.”

“I think I should go right now.”

“What? Why?”

Oh Hyun-seong tilted his head at the sudden news that she, who had clearly thought she would stay for a few more days, was leaving.

Then Joo Ji-hye held out the screen towards him.

“This is an emergency call.”

“This is…”

Oh Hyun-seong’s expression became serious as he checked the message.

The government urgently summoned her and other high-ranking hunters of rank 10 or higher.

It’s not written exactly how many people will be gathered, but we’ll create at least one attack team.

In other words, it’s about the S-rank gate.

“An S-rank gate… That’s not a normal thing either.”

“Yes. The fact that we’ve called an emergency meeting like this means that there’s not much time left until the gate is activated.”

Detection and response to gates are divided into four stages.

The first is the stage of premonitions, before the gate is created.

The second is an inactive gate that is not yet accessible.

The third is the activation of the gate that allows entry.

Finally, there is the ‘Eruption’, where monsters pour out of the gate.

But if an emergency call like this is coming in, it means that we are at least close to stage 3 or have already started.

The probability of observation being late at the S-rank gate level is extremely low, meaning that it is a gate with a very short term.

Joo Ji-hye swallowed hard.

She has conquered a great number of gates.

But before I could even talk to the company, I only had one experience of being called out for an emergency like this.

This is the Busan Gate from exactly one year ago.

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