NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 175

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Episode 175. Lunar New Year Holiday

 

Time passed after making contact with Kim Su-hyeok, and the Lunar New Year holiday approached.

 

 

 

The year before last with 「Master Plan」, and last year with 「Sketch」, he was always busy filming around this time and couldn’t see relatives during the New Year.

 

 

 

‘Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I had a long break.’

 

 

 

The distance had gotten closer since moving up to Seoul, but going to the main house was actually the first time since high school.

 

 

 

Bzzzz─.

 

 

 

As he brought his smartphone to his ear, So-hyeon’s voice could be heard.

 

 

 

– Oppa, where are you? We arrived and we’re in the parking lot.

 

“Yeah. I’m also just entering Uncle’s apartment complex now.”

 

– Mom says to wait so we can go up together.

 

 

 

As So-hyeon’s words were heard and he turned the corner, he could see his parents taking luggage out of the trunk.

 

 

 

Rolling down the window, Yeon-woo called out.

 

 

 

“I’m here.”

 

“Oh, right. There’s an empty spot over there.”

 

“Yes. I’ll park and come over.”

 

 

 

Driving the car in the direction Mother pointed and parking, Yeon-woo took out the box from the passenger seat.

 

 

 

Not only the passenger seat but the trunk was also full of gift boxes.

 

 

 

When Yeon-woo came carrying a box, Mother asked.

 

 

 

“Did you bring gifts?”

 

“Yes. The agency gave me several Korean beef sets to give to family and acquaintances.”

 

“I see. It’s cold. Let’s hurry inside.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo and his family took the elevator up.

 

 

 

Perhaps because they had received a call saying they were almost there, the adult relatives had come out to the hallway to greet them.

 

 

 

“Oh my. Our family’s proud movie actor has arrived.”

 

 

 

Seeing Uncle and his wife approaching with arms spread wide, Yeon-woo smiled.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo’s last memory of seeing Eldest Aunt was when Little Uncle had broken the flower pot she’d brought from when she got married, and she flew into a rage and raised a broom with her injured arm.

 

 

 

“Have you been well? Is your arm healthy? Eldest Aunt.”

 

“Of course. An old person’s body is full of broken parts anyway. I had surgery at the hospital and this much is fine.”

 

 

 

Then Uncle, who was standing beside her, patted Yeon-woo and So-hyeon’s backs and pushed them.

 

 

 

“What are you doing? Leaving precious children standing outside. Let’s hurry inside. It’s cold outside.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo and the relatives went inside the house.

 

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Kim Jun-su’s family had also come up to Seoul the day before to prepare, and when morning came, they were setting up the ancestral rite table.

 

 

 

Kim Jun-su’s expression grew increasingly sour due to the tiresome bragging of his aunt’s family who had come for the first time in years.

 

 

 

“Where did our son apply again?”

 

“I told you, Yeonha University and Korea University.”

 

“Oh, Mom just can’t remember.”

 

 

 

There was no way she couldn’t remember. This was the fifth time she was telling this story since yesterday.

 

 

 

“Wasn’t it hard when you took the exam?”

 

“Mom. It wasn’t an exam, it was an interview.”

 

“What questions did they ask during the interview?”

 

“So, the first one was···.”

 

 

 

He had heard this story so much his ears were about to fall off.

 

Now Kim Jun-su could recite by heart what questions were asked in the interview and what answers were given.

 

 

 

“Oh right, Jun-su. Aren’t you going to the military soon?”

 

“Yes. Aunt.”

 

 

 

Kim Jun-su nodded at the sudden arrow of a question.

 

 

 

“I heard you entered university and even got a girlfriend.”

 

“Ah, yes.”

 

 

 

After staring at Kim Jun-su for a moment, Aunt turned her head.

 

 

 

“Jun-ha, you’re not going to start dating as soon as you enter school like your cousin, are you?”

 

“Hey, Korea University is so intense for school life that there’s no time for that.”

 

“Right. Our son is going to become someone great, so he can’t waste time on useless things.”

 

 

 

Listening to the conversation, Kim Jun-su shook his head.

 

 

 

‘Now I understand why Mom dislikes Aunt.’

 

 

 

Jun-su looked at his cousin brother and asked.

 

 

 

“So what department did you get accepted to?”

 

“Me? Economics Department.”

 

“Oh ho. I have a friend in the Economics Department.”

 

 

 

Then he looked at Kim Jun-su with a slightly displeased expression.

 

 

 

“···Really? Actor Ryu Yeon-woo is also among the seniors in our department.”

 

“Yeah. Of course I know.”

 

“Hyung also knows actor Ryu Yeon-woo, right? Well, our senior is so famous after all. Ah, I should become friends with him right away when I enter school.”

 

 

 

Hearing his cousin’s story, Kim Jun-su chuckled.

 

 

 

“Ryu Yeon-woo is on leave of absence though?”

 

“Well, he’ll return to school eventually. Should I get his autograph for you later?”

 

 

 

Kim Jun-su barely held back his laughter.

 

 

 

“No thanks. I don’t particularly need an autograph. And he’s already your senior even though you’ve never met him?”

 

“Of course. We’ll be attending the same school now. He’s my direct senior.”

 

“Well. I guess so.”

 

 

 

He had only seen them occasionally at relatives’ wedding venues, and there wasn’t really any regular contact with Aunt’s family.

 

So he seemed completely unaware that Jun-su and Yeon-woo were friends.

 

 

 

He had only heard news through the grapevine, and it had been a long time since they had such a long conversation. The relatives who rarely visited suddenly coming for New Year’s was probably solely because they had something to brag about.

 

 

 

“By the way, when are you going to the military?”

 

“You asked me that three times yesterday already.”

 

 

 

It seemed Aunt had no intention of stopping her habitual meddling disguised as concern.

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

As Yeon-woo put on his shoes at the entrance hall, the adults came crowding out.

 

 

 

“Leaving already?”

 

“Why did you prepare pocket money again? I should be the one giving it to you.”

 

“Well, the nephew probably earns more than ten times what his uncle does. Thank you.”

 

“Oh my, is our Yeon-woo leaving?”

 

 

 

As even Eldest Aunt came out from the kitchen, Yeon-woo smiled and put on his mask.

 

 

 

“I have many places to visit today. I’ll come again soon.”

 

“Alright. Always take care of yourself and eat your meals properly.”

 

“Yes, Eldest Aunt.”

 

 

 

After being seen off and taking the elevator down to the 1st floor, Little Uncle and his wife, who happened to be waiting to get on, recognized Yeon-woo.

 

 

 

“Oh my, nephew.”

 

 

 

Seeing Little Uncle greet him warmly with a shameless face, Yeon-woo tilted his head slightly.

 

 

 

‘Does he have poor memory, or is he just that shameless?’

 

 

 

Behind Little Uncle and his wife, their daughter was also visible for some reason.

 

 

 

“Ah, yes.”

 

“Our Min-hee came after a long time saying she wanted to see her cousin.”

 

“I see.”

 

 

 

Honestly, he wasn’t very interested, so he only learned today that his cousin standing behind them was named Min-hee.

 

 

 

“What are you going out to buy?”

 

“No. I have work to do, so I’m leaving now. The adults upstairs are waiting, so please go up.”

 

 

 

As Yeon-woo bowed his head in greeting and walked toward the parking lot, Ryu Jeong-woong’s face contorted.

 

 

 

“Such bad manners.”

 

“Dad! What’s this? He left already. I couldn’t even take a photo.”

 

 

 

Regardless, Yeon-woo got in his car and called Jun-su.

 

 

 

“Jun-su. You said your family was coming up to Seoul for the holidays, right? When are they coming up?”

 

– They already came up yesterday. I’m at Grandfather’s house right now.

 

“Oh, really? Send me the address. I have something to give you.”

 

– Huh? What gift all of a sudden? I didn’t prepare anything.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo thought of the Korean beef sets in the passenger seat and car trunk as he spoke.

 

 

 

“The company prepared some gift sets for our theater company members to share.”

 

– Why did they prepare all that? Alright. I’ll send you the address.

 

 

 

After hanging up, a message with the address came from Jun-su.

 

 

 

‘I already gave Yu-han his yesterday, and Ju-hyeong said he was going to Gangwon Province, so I just need to take care of Jun-su and Seong-sik.’

 

 

 

Yeon-woo drove to the address written in the message and arrived.

 

 

 

“Oh, I’m here.”

 

– Already? I’ll come down now.

 

 

 

After waiting briefly, he could see Jun-su coming out to the apartment entrance.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo put on his hat and mask and got out.

 

 

 

“Hey there, brother.”

 

“Take this.”

 

 

 

He handed the gift to Jun-su who was approaching while waving his hand widely.

 

 

 

“Wow. What’s this? Is this Korean beef?”

 

“How did you know right away?”

 

 

 

At Yeon-woo’s question, Jun-su held up the gift set and said.

 

 

 

“When it’s wrapped up tight in gold wrapping like this and feels heavy, it’s Korean beef.”

 

“There’s a lot. Eat it with your relatives.”

 

“Ugh, there are relatives I can’t stand to look at, and it’s a waste to eat with them.”

 

“What happened?”

 

 

 

Jun-su sighed and explained what had happened so far.

 

 

 

“Well, I saw on the internet that it’s called K-holidays?”

 

“It is the national rule.”

 

“By the way, he’s enrolling in our department?”

 

“Yeah. You should discipline him a bit.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo chuckled and continued speaking.

 

 

 

“Discipline in this day and age? Besides, what kind of discipline from a guy who hasn’t even gone to the military yet.”

 

“Since yesterday, they’ve been asking me when I’m going to the military so much my ears are about to fall off, it’s making me dizzy.”

 

 

 

As Jun-su moved on to complaining about his cousin brother, Yeon-woo tilted his head.

 

 

 

“Didn’t you tell them I’m your friend?”

 

“I’m not that close with my aunt’s family. If I told them, they’d just bother you asking for autographs.”

 

 

 

Then a mischievous look appeared on Yeon-woo’s face.

 

 

 

“Then since we’re here, let’s go say hello. It’s been a while since I’ve seen your parents and sister.”

 

“Huh? Right now?”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo nodded.

 

 

 

“What’s wrong with that? We’re friends who are practically family. Would it be rude?”

 

 

 

At Yeon-woo’s words, Jun-su’s eyes filled with emotion.

 

 

 

“Rude? The relatives are going to flip out.”

 

 

 

In fact, since he had taught at Jun-su’s house throughout their senior year of high school, he was quite close with the family.

 

 

 

“Then lead the way. Let’s go say hello.”

 

“Okay!”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo followed Jun-su into the apartment.

 

 

 

Ding dong─.

 

 

 

“Jun-su, where did you go?”

 

“Yes, Grandfather. My friend came to the front.”

 

“Hello.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo followed behind Jun-su as they entered and bowed in greeting.

 

 

 

“Oh, I see. Jun-su’s friend? I feel like I’ve seen that face somewhere before.”

 

 

 

At that sound, Jun-su’s cousin brother came to the entrance hall.

 

 

 

“What? Who came?”

 

 

 

And his body froze in place at the incomprehensible situation that exceeded his brain capacity.

 

 

 

Ryu Yeon-woo was taking off his shoes at the entrance hall and entering the house.

 

 

 

“···Huh?”

 

 

 

Why is Ryu Yeon-woo here?

 

Because I’m enrolling in Korea University Economics Department?

 

No, is this realistically possible?

 

Is this some kind of surprise camera show from school?

 

 

 

Countless questions filled his head.

 

 

 

“What? Why are you all standing around in the entrance hall?”

 

 

 

Kim Yeon-ji, Kim Jun-su’s older sister, came out from the kitchen.

 

 

 

“Huh? Yeon-woo?”

 

“Sister, have you been well? I was in the neighborhood so I came to say hello after a long time.”

 

“Wow. How many years has it been?”

 

“I’ve been busy with work, so I haven’t been able to greet you since graduating high school.”

 

 

 

Yeon-woo looked at Kim Yeon-ji wearing an apron and playfully joked.

 

He remembered when they first met at Jun-su’s house, she suddenly offered to cut fruit but nearly destroyed it with her terrible skills.

 

 

 

“Sister Yeon-ji. You can’t even cut fruit properly, so what are you trying to do wearing an apron?”

 

“Hey. I’m good at cooking now, you know?”

 

“Mother and Father are inside, right?”

 

“Of course. Mom, Dad! Yeon-woo came to say hello!”

 

 

 

Kim Yeon-ji ran to the living room.

 

 

 

And seeing the relatives who seemed very close to Ryu Yeon-woo, joking around naturally with him, the cousin brother’s head was mass-producing question marks.

 

 

 

“What the hell is this···?”

 

 

 

As the entrance hall became noisy, the aunt and her husband also came over wondering what was happening.

 

 

 

Then Jun-su grinned and introduced Yeon-woo.

 

 

 

“Ah, this is my best friend. You know Ryu Yeon-woo, right? Well, he’s so famous after all.”

 

 

 

Then the cousin brother’s face turned bright red.

 

 

 

The words that had come out of his own mouth just an hour or two ago flashed through his mind.

 

 

 

‘He’s my direct senior now. Should I get you an autograph?’

 

‘You know actor Ryu Yeon-woo too, right? Well, our senior is so famous after all.’

 

 

 

And Jun-su, full of confidence, added one more thing.

 

 

 

“Yeon-woo, could you give my cousin brother an autograph? He seems to be a fan of yours.”

 

 

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