Traveling back in time to take care of Sung Deok-sun

Chapter 61 Sherlock Holmes: Afterglow

In Jung-bong's room, Jung-hwan was seriously preparing with a stopwatch in hand.

"Three! Two! One! Go!" Zheng Huan nodded to Zheng Feng and began the countdown.

As he gave the countdown command, Zhengfeng frantically grabbed a Rubik's Cube from the ground and began to restore it to its original state.

"Hurry up~ hurry up~ hurry up..." Zhengfeng's hurried movements were so comical, and he kept shouting.

But the Rubik's Cube was like a stubborn patch of skin; it just wouldn't come back together no matter what he did, leaving Zheng Huan shaking his head in disbelief...

......

The next morning, Aze's father took a broom, stretched, and began his daily routine of cleaning the alley...

The hardworking Paula's mother got up early, tore off a page from yesterday's calendar, picked up a lighter to light it, and the simple and convenient gas stove immediately burst into flames.

Paula's mother placed a pot of rice on top; the pot contained rice porridge, which they were preparing for their breakfast that day.

Before preparing the porridge, Paula's mother took a small stainless steel basin, went outside to the rooftop, opened the sauce jar, and scooped out the sauce spoonful by spoonful.

The large iron gate was pushed open, and Zhengfeng's father carefully walked in through the doorway carrying a large sheet of seaweed. Paula's mother was looking at him curiously.

"Hey~! Zhengfeng's dad! Where have you been so early in the morning~~!" Paula's mom greeted him with a smile.

"Shh~~~!" Zhengfeng's father quickly put his finger to his lips and shushed him.

"Today is my wife's birthday, and I want to make her seaweed soup~~"

Zhengfeng's father explained in a low voice, afraid of waking Ms. Leopard and causing her to discover the surprise he had prepared in advance.

After hearing what he said, Paula's mother smiled and nodded repeatedly.

"I'm going in now!" Zhengfeng's father waved goodbye, then walked to the clothes drying in the sun, touched them, and seeing that they weren't dry, took the shoes that were drying at the door back in.

Paula's mother, who was making the dipping sauce, saw all of Zhengfeng's father's little actions and couldn't help but feel envious of her older sister, Leopard, even more.

Shaking her head and giving a helpless smile, Paula's mother took the sauce and went home...

After returning home and putting her things away, Paula's mother opened the door and heard Paula's father snoring. She turned her head to look over.

Thinking that she had gotten up early while he was still sleeping like a log, and then thinking about how much Zhengfeng's father cared for and loved his wife, she was furious.

Paula's mother pouted, walked over angrily, squatted down, and pinched Paula's father's stomach hard. Only after venting her anger did Paula's mother walk away.

"Ah~!"

"Crack~!"

"Are you crazy, you little bastard!"

The crisp sound of a slap jolted Paula's father awake. Still half-asleep, he assumed it was Yu Hui who had done it and instinctively slapped him back.

"I'll kill you!" Paula's dad muttered as he went back to sleep.

"I'm sorry!"

Poor Yu Hui was caught in the crossfire. He was used to being bullied by his older sisters and father, and he didn't even realize what was happening. He apologized naturally, though he was still a little dazed.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he really hit Paula's dad...

In the yard outside Bora's house, Liu Shuyu was pacing back and forth. He had made plans with Deok-sun yesterday to get up early and go to school with her, but judging from his expression, he was probably leaving right on time again. He should have known better than to get up so early...

Meanwhile, at Bora's house, Deok-sun was sitting at the table, eating frantically. She had noticed something was off about the table earlier, as everyone was saying strange things.

Paula's dad kept saying that Yu Hui was a restless sleeper and even pinched him in his dream, which hurt him terribly.

Yu Hui looked completely bewildered, unaware of what had happened, and felt extremely wronged, having been slapped by her father first thing in the morning...

Paula's mother was trying not to laugh. She didn't say a word, just kept eating and kept piling food onto Paula and Deoksun's plates.

Paula looked at her bowl full of food, then glanced over and saw her mother's gaze sweeping over Paula's father, who was scolding Yu Hui, and Yu Hui, who looked completely innocent, trying to explain. Paula looked utterly helpless.

"I'm full!" Deok-sun shouted as she finished eating, breaking the current breakfast stalemate.

Paula's father, who had been arguing, quieted down instantly, and Yu Hui also found some rare peace. Paula's mother smiled and gave Deok-sun a few words of advice.

......

At Jung-bong's house, Jung-hwan, wearing his Jordans, happily prepared to leave for school.

"I'm going to school!"

"You knew we were going out to eat tonight, right? Come back early!" Jung-hwan's father said to Jung-hwan with a big smile.

“We have evening self-study today,” Jung-hwan hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Is today Saturday?"

"Are you looking for death?!"

When Jung-hwan's father heard Jung-hwan mention that he had to attend evening self-study, he muttered that it was Saturday, and his expression instantly changed. He looked at Jung-hwan with a fierce expression and threatened him.

Jung-hwan swallowed hard. His father was really terrifying when it came to celebrating his mother's birthday.

"Just be back before five o'clock, okay?" Jung-hwan finally gave in, smiled, and walked out...

Only then did Jung-hwan's father sit down, satisfied...

"Oh~! Jung-hwan~!"

As soon as he stepped outside, Zheng Huan saw Liu Shuyu in the yard. He was stunned for a moment, but Liu Shuyu was the first to greet him.

"You? Are you there?" Jung-hwan asked doubtfully.

Before Liu Shuyu could answer, Deoksun ran out of the door.

"Shuyu~ You came out... late... today..." Deok-sun paused for a moment when she saw that there was more than one person, including Jung-hwan.

"It's okay~ I've only been here a little while~" Liu Shuyu waved to Deok-sun.

Are you waiting for Sung Deok-sun?

"Shuyu, are you crazy? This guy is never late!" Zhenghuan teased before leaving.

"Hey!" Deok-sun called out indignantly from behind.

"Deok-sun, let's go!" Liu Shuyu watched them playfully bickering, completely unconcerned. Kids who grew up in the same alley always had so much fun...

"Okay~~" Deok-sun's face immediately lit up with a smile again.

"Here you go! This is your bento box!"

"Wow~! Hehe~ Thank you, Shuyu~~!"

The two laughed and chatted as they walked out side by side...

What they didn't notice was that a pair of eyes were watching them from the semi-basement window.

"So it was Second Sister..." Yu Hui happened to come over to wash the dishes. Hearing Liu Shuyu's voice, she peeked out the window and saw Deok-sun and Liu Shuyu going to school together.

Driven by his gossipy nature and some speculation, he came to an important conclusion, which is...!

Deok-sun likes Yoo Seo-woo!

Liu Shuyu also likes Deok-sun!

Moreover, their relationship is unusual!

It's like they're dating!

Are they dating?

They're dating!

Correct!

That's right!

They're already dating!

Ssangmun-dong, Sherlock Holmes, and the Afterglow!

Online!

Yu Hui nodded, revealing a mysterious "I understand" smile.