“It’s my mother. She tends to avoid strangers… I mentioned that we were expecting a guest today, but she seems to have forgotten for a moment.”

“Oh, your mother.”

“I’m sorry. It must have been a shock for you, right? Would you like to come in?”

Although Yeonwoo was bothered by Choa’s mother being surprised by Dae Bok’s appearance, she followed Choa inside the gate.

At that moment, a 7-year-old girl popped out of the thatched house and embraced Choa.

“Sister!”

“Sua!”

The cute-eyed child was Choa’s 7-year-old younger sister, as mentioned by Choa.

With a smile, Yeonwoo greeted her.

“I heard a lot about you from your sister. Are you Sua?”

“Eek!”

Su-a, who belatedly noticed Yeonwoo and Dae Bok, was surprised and hid behind Choa.

Choa, with an awkward smile, spoke again.

“I’m sorry. She’s shy around strangers.”

“It’s okay…”

Yeonwoo looked dazed, shocked by Su-a’s rejection.

Dae Bok approached Su-a cautiously and squatted down to her eye level.

Then he extended a leaf-made squirrel model to Su-a.

“Do you like squirrels?”

“……!”

Upon seeing the squirrel model Dae Bok offered, Su-a exclaimed in admiration.

“Wow!”

With a lifelike appearance, Su-a was fascinated by the squirrel.

“Do you know how to make magpies too?”

“I can make them.”

“Then please make a magpie! And a snail too!”

When Su-a grabbed onto Dae Bok’s clothes and asked him, Choa pulled her away with an embarrassed expression.

“Sua! Don’t bother the guest!”

“Hing…”

Su-a became sulky at Choa’s reprimand. Then Dae Bok let out a cheerful laugh.

“It’s okay. I’m happy to stretch my hands after a long time.”

“Sorry for the trouble.”

“No need to apologize. Having a cute younger sister like her was my wish as an adopted son.”
Yeonwoo interjected with a mischievous expression.

“When did having siblings become your wish?”

“Well, it was like that. But, wouldn’t a cute little sister be more lovable than a big and clumsy younger brother like you?”

“Tsk…”

“Anyway, since I’m fine, you two go in first.”

Seeming genuinely okay with the situation, Dae Bok and Sua decided to stay in the yard, while Yeonwoo and Choa went into the room.

Although small in size, the room was decorated in a quaint and simple manner, giving a glimpse of the occupant’s character.

Choa left the door open to allow a view of Sua and Dae Bok playing in the yard, and she spread a flat mattress on the floor.

“Yeonwoo-nari, lie down and look at the ceiling first.”

Following Choa’s guidance, Yeonwoo lay down on the mattress.

Choa took out acupuncture tools and spoke.

“First, I’ll apply needles on Yongcheon and Gonryun, which are good acupuncture points for men.”

Yeonwoo inwardly sighed in relief.

Since Yongcheon and Gonryun were acupuncture points on the feet, there was no risk of exposing his identity even if he received acupuncture there.

However, there was a different part that needed tension, so Yeonwoo swallowed nervously as he saw the sharp acupuncture needles Choa took out.

Originally, it was supposed to be acupuncture points that Dae Bok should receive, but he couldn’t refuse since he was here now.

Despite the fear of the sharp needles, there were good things about it.

If it’s good for a man, it might be good for a woman too, Yeonwoo thought.

“It stings a bit.”

“Ouch!”

Needles were inserted near Yeonwoo’s sole and peach bone.

Although there was a tingling sensation, it was bearable.

“Next, I’ll apply mugwort therapy on the officials; excuse me for a moment.”

“Um, wait…!”

Without any delay, Choa lowered Yeonwoo’s pants down to the ankle as he lay down.

As a result, Yeonwoo’s white belly, slender waist, and broad hips were exposed.

“……”

“……”

Both Yeonwoo and Choa seemed stunned, and an awkward silence filled the air.