Life is Easier If You’re Handsome

Chapter 235

Kim Donghu’s recognition in the U.S. was still low.

Even though he had appeared in MEET and the music video had surpassed 100 million views.

Even though his boxing interview had stirred heated discussions online.

It still wasn’t enough for his name and face to be known across the entire country.

And this was exactly what Kim Donghu planned to take advantage of.

‘Since not everyone knows me yet, I won’t attract an overwhelming crowd.’

New celebrities were rising and fading every day.

In this ever-changing wave, it was hard for the average person to immediately recognize him.

So—

Kim Donghu grabbed a chair and sat down in front of the food truck.

He planned to fully utilize his appearance.

Like a perfectly carved statue, he remained still, occasionally meeting eyes with passersby.

"Wow... That guy just made eye contact with someone, and now they’re heading over."

"The crowd’s starting to build up... I’m pretty sure it’s all because of Donghu."

It was like he had become some kind of fishing god.

Every time someone locked eyes with him, they slowly made their way toward the food truck.

As if drawn in by a bright light on a dark night.

"I... I want to see him up close."

"I can’t believe someone that handsome exists."

"Wait, I think I’ve seen him before? Why does his face look so familiar?"

"Maybe because he’s the guy you keep dreaming about? No way someone this perfect is real."

Near the university campus, exhausted students, drained from endless studying, gathered just to look at Kim Donghu.

Like watching cute animal videos, like staring at their favorite idol—they were drawn in by the same instinct.

And the first thing they noticed was—

Thud.

They absentmindedly bumped into the metal menu stand.

"Hm?"

Whether it was intentional placement or not, their gaze naturally shifted to the sign.

"I know what kimbap is... but what’s cheese potato pancake and stir-fried pork bone stew rice?"

The first dish was familiar, but the others? Not so much.

‘Well, since I’m already here, I might as well try something.’

‘The other food trucks have long lines... Maybe kimbap? But kimbap doesn’t sound great for a night snack.’

They hesitated.

The new dishes seemed too unfamiliar to pick blindly.

But kimbap wasn’t quite the right fit for drinking food.

And asking the ridiculously handsome guy for details felt too intimidating.

Maybe it was better to just eat somewhere else?

But then—

Ssssssssssshhhhh!

Fwoooosh!

A sudden scent tickled their noses.

A mix of mild spiciness and something deeply savory.

A smell that was rich yet strangely exotic.

But not off-putting—if anything, it was tempting.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

They saw grains of rice dancing in the wok.

Next to it, the creamy aroma of melted cheese filled the air.

It was the kind of intense, addictive smell that made people instantly crave food.

But still—

They hesitated.

They had no idea what the final dish would look like.

If someone could just demonstrate how to eat it...

That would be the final push they needed.

"Donghu! Eat while you work! You’re gonna get tired!"

"Thanks."

At that moment, the ridiculously handsome man received two plates of food.

One was stir-fried pork bone stew rice.

The other—clearly cheese potato pancakes.

And then—

He dug in.

Chomp! Chomp!

He ate with genuine enjoyment.

He showed different ways to eat—taking simple bites, wrapping the pancake around the rice, dipping it into sauce.

And when he finished, he wiped his mouth and flashed a brilliant smile.

"I’ll take exactly what he had! Both dishes!"

"Me too! Me too!"

"Hey! Get in line! I was here first!"

In that moment—the game was over.

***

As expected, the food truck near the university campus was a massive success.

And just like that—

?A ridiculously handsome guy is selling Korean food right now.?

?I think he’s going to other college areas too, but seriously, he’s too handsome!!!?

Social media exploded with reactions.

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?But doesn’t he look really familiar? (Attached photo)?

?Wait, huh? Hmm...?

?Why? You recognize him?

?Isn’t this Kim Donghu? Tarzan, Olympic heavyweight champ!

?I thought that too, but there’s no way. That’s impossible.

?He does look like Kim Donghu, but there’s no way it’s actually him.

?Yeah, his looks are insane, but why would someone like him be working at a food truck?

?It’s not just random— I heard this is some kind of broadcast shoot.

?Since he’s an actor, maybe it’s a comedy show?

?Even then, it doesn’t make sense. Do you know how much he’s worth? Why would he be cooking at a food truck?

?True...

Wild speculation flooded the internet, but no one could believe that this really was that Kim Donghu.

A boxer and actor working at a random college food truck?

Personally attracting customers?

Even in a world where crazy things happen every day, this was too much to accept as reality.

"Reaction online is insane?! There were so many customers, I barely noticed, but apparently some of them were chefs too!"

PD Lee Hyungwoo checked the live feedback with a huge grin.

At this level of buzz, there was no way the show wouldn’t be a success.

And since the sales ? N?v?l??ht ? (Don’t copy, read here) were skyrocketing, he could only imagine how high the show would rank on Netflix.

Then—

"By the way, would it be okay if I invited a special guest on my episode?"

Kim Donghu casually dropped a bombshell.

"I actually told a friend about this and invited them. Sorry for not mentioning it earlier."

"N-No, it’s fine! But when you say special guest, who exactly...?"

"Evelyn. Evelyn Queen Amber."

"...What?"

PD Lee Hyungwoo froze for a second, thinking he had misheard.

"You mean Billboard’s current #1 artist, Evelyn Queen Amber?"

"Yeah, that Evelyn."

"...."

The moment Kim Donghu confirmed it,

PD Lee Hyungwoo’s jaw dropped.

This was Hollywood level.

‘So this is why people say you need to play in the big leagues.’

The caliber of his connections was different.

Inviting the hottest artist in the world?

And saying it so casually, like it was a neighborhood stroll?

"Is that... not okay?"

"Ah—NO. NO, IT’S TOTALLY OKAY! PLEASE! I BEG YOU!"

PD Lee Hyungwoo was so thrilled, he nearly fainted.

Tap.

Tap.

Tap.

Meanwhile, in the background, Kim Sujin silently looked up Evelyn on her phone.

To be honest, she hadn’t even recognized the name until now.

She was never that into music to begin with.

But now—

"...Huh. So you guys were work colleagues?"

Kim Sujin stared at the screen.

The MEET music video.

There, Evelyn and Kim Donghu were dancing together.

"Seems like you two are pretty close, huh?"

She smirked—

But for some reason...

Her eyes weren’t smiling.

***

"Are you sure about this?"

"What do you mean?"

"Going out into such a crowded place."

"I’m disguised, what’s there to worry about? Plus, I dressed exactly like how young people dress these days."

Evelyn casually dismissed her manager’s concerns.

Humming a little tune, she stood in front of the mirror.

"I'm going to see my Tarzan. Of course, it's fine."

"Still... Crowds come with risks. It’s a college town, there’ll be so many people—"

"But I can be a help to Donghu. That’s all that matters."

Besides—

He said he’d protect me.

Evelyn blushed slightly as she said it.

Her manager?

Sighed the moment he saw her expression.

"Protect you? What, is he going to leap out of the food truck in the middle of cooking?"

"Hmm, I dunno. Maybe?"

"Evelyn! You really need to be careful right now! You can't just go walking around like this!"

"I know. That’s why I made sure to disguise myself properly... and even set up a decoy to throw off the paparazzi."

That’s... not what he meant.

The manager had been about to warn her about bigger risks, but seeing Evelyn’s current state, he immediately gave up.

‘I never imagined... late-bloomed love could be this terrifying.’

Of course, he understood her feelings to some extent.

She had never caused trouble before.

She had always been thorough in preparing for situations like this.

So, it wasn’t strange for her to think that today would be no different.

But still—

The uneasy feeling in his gut wouldn’t go away.

The crowd was too big.

Something felt wrong.

He just hoped it was all in his head.

Click.

Reluctantly, the manager unlocked the car door.

"Thanks! I’ll be back soon!"

Before he could even respond, Evelyn bolted toward the food truck.

"Wait—! No, I’m going too— Ah, damn it!"

Muttering under his breath, the manager shut the door and rushed after her.

By the time he reached the crowd gathered at Kim Donghu’s food truck—

Something went wrong.

"Wait, wait, wait—?!"

The crowd suddenly surged forward, people pushing and shoving—

And in the midst of it all—

Evelyn’s hat slipped off.

‘Wait, no— Someone took it.’

The manager saw it clearly.

It wasn’t that they recognized her.

Someone snatched the hat because it looked expensive.

"Shit! Shit! Shit!"

But with that one act—

Evelyn’s golden blonde hair shone in the sunlight.

A color brighter than the midday sun itself.

And no matter how much she tried to hide her face—

"Wait... Evelyn?!"

For a split second, every single person froze.

It was peak lunchtime, college students packed the area, trying to get food—

But now—

All eyes were locked on the woman standing in the center of the crowd.

A blinding golden light.

Even with her face hidden, her presence was undeniable.

"No—!"

Her manager struggled to push through the crowd, but it was too late.

The moment they realized who she was,

Instinct took over.

Countless hands reached out toward Evelyn.

With this many people around her—

An accident was inevitable.

Just as the chaos was about to explode—

BANG!

A loud crash silenced the entire street.

"Everyone, calm down."

"Lower your hands."

Kim Donghu had spoken.

The source of the sound?

A dented metal sign crashed onto the pavement.

Donghu dropped it and slowly stepped through the crowd.

Walking straight toward Evelyn.

His presence alone made people step back.

This wasn’t just Kim Donghu.

This was Tarzan.