The Sacred Manager Life - Chapter 123

"Why are you asking that?"

"Because you don’t seem tainted by malice. The more accustomed someone is to death, the easier they are to handle—but I don’t get that vibe from you at all. You must have killed dozens, though."

"I’m not addicted to negative emotions."

The divine spirit spoke.

Absolute Good is untainted by any emotion derived from divine grace, it said.

It remains unshaken by any temptation or pleasure that flows from grace.

"Hmm, Absolute Good… Annoying. It’s a problem if temptation doesn’t work. Even the Son of God wavered under Mary’s seduction."

With a troubled expression, she poured alcohol into a soju glass.

It seems even a demon who rejects everything still enjoys a drink.

"If you understand, then give up on testing me. No matter what you offer, I won’t be swayed."

"I can’t do that. Why would I give up something this fun?"

What a truly bothersome demon.

"There must be plenty of people who’d fall for your temptations in a heartbeat. Why insist on someone like me who won’t budge? Don’t you have anything better to do?"

"You’re sharp. Aside from rare prey like the Son of God that makes my mouth water, eternity has mostly been filled with boredom. Now that there’s fresh prey right in front of me to relieve that boredom, why would I refuse? I’ll play with you one way or another, hehehe."

"I’m not a toy."

"To a demon, humans are nothing but prey. You should be grateful I’m treating you like a toy."

The unexpected cheekiness left me speechless.

—It doesn’t make sense for a manager not to know where their artist lives. Since you’re on vacation, come visit.

That was the message I received.

Come to think of it, I’d never been to Min Ayoung’s place before.

I’d been to Cha Soyeon’s home as if it were my own, practically lived at the girls’ dorm, but it felt like I’d skipped over Min Ayoung’s place. I felt a little guilty.

—Sorry for not paying attention. I’ll visit on the first day of my vacation.

—(Roughly excited emoticons)

Min Ayoung’s home was a high-end villa in Hannam-dong, UL Village.

"I can’t live in a vast, empty house like Soyeon unnie. Even if it’s small, I prefer a place where I can see everything at a glance."

"If 100 pyeong is small, what does that make my rooftop room?"

"I like your rooftop room more than this place. Because you’re there, Juwon-ssi."

She grinned.

A loose boxy tee and dolphin shorts,

Her beautifully tied-up bun was dazzling.

"I tried appealing with my looks when I got a boyfriend. As you can see, I’m really pretty, right?"

If any other girl had said that, she’d have been called obnoxious, but with Min Ayoung, you could only nod.

Her looks were just that overwhelming.

"But it won’t work on Juwon-ssi. From Soyeon unnie to Yeoreum and Yuna… there’s no weak link in the lineup."

Thinking about it, it’s such a blessed thing.

That all four of them like me.

"I’m confident I like Juwon-ssi the most, but I can’t show that… Ah."

She spread her arms toward me.

"Lift me up. All the way above your head."

I grabbed her waist and hoisted her up.

She let out a squeal and wrapped her long legs around my waist.

"Even from up here, you’re so handsome. Does it feel even more so because I think of you as my man?"

"Ayoung-ssi is pretty from every angle. Your long lashes make your eyes look bigger, your pupils are like clear lakes, the ends of your eyebrows curl up cutely…"

"Keep going."

She looked down at me with amused eyes.

"Your nose bridge is perfectly straight, your soft cheeks are smooth like rice cakes, and your lips look like they’ve been glossed with honey."

"Want a taste?"

I nodded.

"I want a taste too. Not just your lips, but below as well. I’ll suck you deliciously later."

"You jumped in so fast, it’s startling."

"Soyeon unnie said she couldn’t suck you at first because you looked scary. I don’t have that problem. What’s scary about Juwon-ssi? You’re just this lovable."

She stroked the back of my neck.

Every touch of her fingers was unbearably sticky.

"If it weren’t for my promise with Yeoreum, I’d have eaten you first. It’s killing me."

Then she pressed her lips against mine.

Her tongue slowly savored every corner of my lips and gums.

"Hahh… So good. What do I do when it keeps getting better… Suck."

This time, I swallowed her lips instead.

Her face, ripe like a peach, spoke such pretty words—I couldn’t resist.

"Hahp… Hhup… Ju-Juwon-ssi."

She let out sticky moans, responding to the movements of my tongue.

We rhythmically switched the positions of our tongues and lips, exploring each other’s textures.

Though there was no actual intercourse, it was a time of ecstasy more fulfilling than ever before.

Min Ayoung was on the phone with Ryu Yeoreum.

"Thanks for humoring my selfishness. After kissing Juwon-ssi, my body’s burning up—it’s unbearable. If I drag it out with you, I’ll just get frustrated, so I’ll move right away. It feels like you’re deliberately stalling, and it’s annoying."

"I had no choice since it overlapped with my promotion period, but after hearing about Soyeon unnie, I’ve been struggling too. I think unnie feels the same, so she wants to get it over with in one go. Once you get past the first time, it’s easier after that, right?"

"Exactly. Since he dared to make me ache like this, I’ll squeeze him dry. I’ll turn him into a body that can’t live without me."

"Soyeon unnie already became a body that can’t live without Manager-nim. Are you saying you’ll do the same?"

"Soyeon unnie’s just weak. Just wait and see."

I watched in amusement as Min Ayoung clenched her fist on the screen.

"What about the room?"

"I booked the one next door. He’s probably getting ready, so switch right after you’re done. I’ve even planned the route."

"What kind of preparations?"

"It’s my first time, so I want to look pretty."

"You’ll wash off your makeup and strip naked—how are you going to look pretty?"

"I’m going to shave while thinking about Juwon-ssi. Doing it right before will make it more exciting."

"Ah."

"What about you?"

"I just waxed."

"Why?"

"I grow a lot, so I thought it might get in the way when Manager-nim licks me. From what I heard from unnie, she pressed her face right against it and sucked. So I figured it’d be better to have none…"

"What if Juwon-ssi likes hair?"

"Ah."

Ryu Yeoreum made an "oops" face.

"It’s fine. I didn’t wax, so he’ll have both. He’s going to take us back-to-back anyway."

"That’s true. I should ask Manager-nim about his preferences. He’ll be licking me a lot from now on, after all."

"Go and do it subtly. I want to surprise Juwon-ssi."

"Yes, unnie."

I picked up Yeoreum at the dorm parking lot and headed to Chungju.

I told her to relax in the back, but she insisted on sitting next to me.

"Manager-nim, are you sure you don’t need a new car? I want to buy you one. It’s money I earned thanks to you, after all."

"How is that thanks to me? You earned it from stages, events, broadcasts, and commercials. Don’t think about spending it on me—use it for yourself and your family."

"Mom’s restaurant is getting remodeled. My parents aren’t struggling enough to need my money."

"That’s good. Then save it for yourself to use later. This time was a special settlement, but from now on, it’ll be split with the company."

"I don’t have anything to spend on except finding a new place. So if you need anything, just let me know anytime."

"Did you find a place yet?"

"Soyeon unnie said she’d look into it for me."

Yeoreum said she’d move out and get her own place.

If she left, the others could each have their own room.

"Won’t the girls be sad?"

"They’ll be happy I’m gone. They can eat whatever they want. I’ll find a place nearby, and we see each other every day at the company anyway. Actually… the girls told me to move out first."

"Why?"

"They all knew. About my relationship with Manager-nim."

Ah.

"If I stay at the dorm, it’ll be hard for me to meet you alone."

She fidgeted with her fingers.

"After today, my relationship with Manager-nim will change a lot. There might be times when it’s hard to hold back, right? Going to a hotel every time is a hassle, so I need my own place."

So she’d thought that far ahead.

After that, we chatted about this and that as usual while driving down the highway.

It had been a while since we traveled, so both Yeoreum and I were more excited than usual.

When we first met at the office, I never imagined we’d end up like this—yet in less than a year, we’d developed something close to a romantic relationship.

‘To think I have four lovers like this…’

[Think of it as repayment for helping those in need.]

‘It’s too much for me.’

[All four would say you’re the one who’s too much for them. Let’s keep this mutual care going for a long time. Keep loving them.]

‘That’s a given.’

Unaware of my thoughts, Yeoreum giggled beside me.

"We have hot spring hotels like this in Korea too."

"Soyeon unnie said it’s even better than high-end ryokans in Japan."

From the gallery-like concierge to the immaculate hallway design and the private garden attached to the room, it was the perfect space for relaxation.

The bedroom, with its comfortable oak tones and traditional aesthetics, surpassed most hotel suites.

Yeoreum sat on the bed, bounced a little, and said it was softer than the dorm beds.

The highlight was the open-air bath connected to the garden.

The sliding window could be raised or lowered—when closed, it created a perfectly sealed space where you could enjoy a bath indoors.

The stone tub was just the right size for two, and with a simple bed nearby, couples could bathe and then make love right after.

It felt like the design was made for exactly that, making me chuckle.

Yeoreum sat primly on the sofa, visibly nervous.

Every time I passed by, she’d glance at me and gulp.

If it were my first time, I’d have been nervous too, but since it was my second, I felt more at ease.

Checking the time, there was still a while until dinner.

"Given the mood, taking a walk together feels a bit off. Want to wash together in the open-air bath?"

"Uh, should we?"

"I’ll go in first and wait, so join me when you’re ready. That’d be better, right?"

"Yes, Manager-nim, go ahead first."

Not wanting to embarrass Yeoreum, I entered the bath first.

The water temperature was just right, putting me in a good mood.

I lowered the sliding window all the way so no one could see inside.

A short while later, the door on the opposite side opened.

It was Yeoreum, wrapped in a towel.