Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 526

528

Returning as a Building Owner

“Police station?”

Hyun-sung’s voice involuntarily rose at the mention of the police station. It was a testament to how astonishing the current situation was.

It wasn’t just Hyun-sung who was surprised. Lee Myung-hoon and Yoo Young-seok, who were nearby, also seemed startled, watching Hyun-sung on the phone, holding their breath.

Then, Park Chul-ho’s voice was heard again from the receiver.

– Boss, I caused an accident…

“An accident? Are you okay?”

The first words that came out at the mention of the accident were, ‘Are you okay?’ His safety was the top priority.

– I’m fine, but the other person’s car…

“Okay, as long as you’re okay. I’ll be right there, so wait and don’t worry about anything.”

Click.

Hyun-sung immediately looked at Lee Myung-hoon and said,

“Myung-hoon, I’m going to the police station because of Chul-ho. I might be late, so if you have time, close up and go home!”

Whoosh!

With those words, Hyun-sung immediately ran out of the store. Lee Myung-hoon didn’t even have time to answer. It meant that Hyun-sung’s mind was that urgent.

The two people left behind after Hyun-sung disappeared.

The first to speak was the youngest, Yoo Young-seok.

“Hyung, did you see that just now?”

“See what?”

“Our boss.”

“What about the boss?”

Lee Myung-hoon looked at Yoo Young-seok, as if he didn’t understand what he was talking about, and asked lightly.

Then, Yoo Young-seok immediately opened his mouth.

“Do you know what our boss said to Chul-ho hyung [older brother/friend] as soon as he heard about the accident?”

“Huh? I don’t know…”

“He asked if he was okay.”

“Oh? Did he… but why is that?”

“Why is that?”

Yoo Young-seok tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand Lee Myung-hoon’s words, and then continued.

“Didn’t hyung feel anything strange?”

“Strange? I don’t know…”

“Oh? Then am I the only one who feels strange? I felt a lump in my chest the moment I heard those words.”

Yoo Young-seok pounded his chest with his fist.

Then, Lee Myung-hoon, seeing that, nodded as if he understood what he was talking about, and continued.

“You said you worked at a Chinese restaurant for a while before working here, right?”

“Yes, I was there for three weeks.”

“What did you say was the reason you left?”

“I didn’t leave, I got kicked out. I fell while delivering and spilled the food, and they cursed me out and deducted the cost of the food from my meager salary…”

Yoo Young-seok’s words grew longer. From his expression, you could tell he was still angry.

Looking at him, Lee Myung-hoon nodded slowly once again. It meant that he fully understood.

Finally, when Yoo Young-seok finished speaking, Lee Myung-hoon opened his mouth as if he had been waiting.

“There are guys like that.”

“Guys like that?”

“Yeah, while there are bad guys like that Chinese restaurant owner, there are also great people like our boss. To be honest, I’ve worked in many places so far, but our boss is the first person like this I’ve ever met.”

“Right? Hyung, you see it that way too, right? That’s what I’m trying to say. Instead of getting angry or cursing as soon as he heard about the accident, he asked ‘Are you okay?’ first. And he’s going to rush over right away, no matter what. Where else in the world would you find someone like our boss!”

Yoo Young-seok’s eyes sparkled as he spoke. It meant that the situation a little while ago was a new experience for him.

Lee Myung-hoon, seeing that, quietly called Yoo Young-seok’s name.

“Young-seok!”

“Yes, hyung.”

“Don’t get the wrong idea.”

“Huh? Wrong idea?”

“Yeah, don’t get the wrong idea that there are many people like our boss. In this world… no, I don’t think I need to tell you all this, but the important thing is that you and I are both lucky to have met a good boss.”

Lee Myung-hoon took a breath and then immediately continued.

“So, the conclusion is that we have to work harder from now on, now that the boss isn’t here. That’s the right thing to do. Sometimes, there are people who take advantage of that. But at least we shouldn’t do that, you know what I mean?”

“Yes, I understand. By the way, do you think Chul-ho hyung will be okay?”

“The boss went, so he’ll take care of it. Okay, it’s almost time for the customers to rush in. Let’s organize the videos and get ready.”

As Lee Myung-hoon finished speaking and was about to start organizing the videos, Yoo Young-seok immediately called him.

“Hyung!”

“Yeah? What?”

“Thank you, hyung is also a really grateful person to me, as much as the boss is. I don’t think there are many people like hyung in the world either, right?”

“What? Haha…”

Lee Myung-hoon laughed and lightly tapped Yoo Young-seok’s shoulder, then walked to the display case with the videos. Then, a smile began to spread across Yoo Young-seok’s face as he looked at his back.

***

Hyun-sung arrived at the Bupyeong Police Station.

In one hand, he held a box of Bacchus [Korean energy drink]. Having lived in the world for a while, he knew that appropriate lubricant was necessary, so he had prepared it on the way to the police station.

His expression was also much more relaxed than when he had just left the store.

In any case, the perpetrator was said to be a motorcycle. Also, he said he wasn’t hurt.

If so, Hyun-sung judged that it wouldn’t be a big accident for an accident.

Swoosh.

As soon as he entered the police station, he first looked for Park Chul-ho.

In any case, he had been to the police station several times in his previous life while running a business for a long time, so it wasn’t that unfamiliar.

Was that why?

He was able to find Park Chul-ho at once.

Thump!

Hyun-sung approached Park Chul-ho and gently touched his shoulder. Then, Park Chul-ho stood up from his seat as if he had met a savior and bowed his head deeply.

“Boss!”

Hyun-sung nodded and looked at the police officer sitting across from him. There were three Mugunghwa buds [Korean police insignia] on his shoulder. It meant he was a staff sergeant.

Then, he immediately checked the name on his chest.

“Hello? Sergeant Kim, thank you for your hard work late at night. It’s nothing much, but…”

Hyun-sung immediately handed over the Bacchus.

Then, Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul, who was writing something, glanced at Hyun-sung and asked.

“Who are you…?”

“Ah, yes, I am Park Chul-ho’s guardian.”

“Oh, is that so? But why all this… First of all, please sit over there!”

There was kindness in Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul’s voice. It was another moment to realize that appropriate lubricant is necessary while living in the world.

It was right then.

Just as Hyun-sung was about to sit down in his chair, a man in his mid-20s approached and asked bluntly.

“Are you this kid’s guardian?”

“Yes? Ah, yes, but who…?”

“What are you going to do about my Lamborghini?”

“Lamborghini?”

“Do you not know what a Lamborghini is? Well, I guess someone who runs a video store wouldn’t know. My beloved car is that Lamborghini.”

Only then was Hyun-sung able to roughly grasp who the man was. But what he couldn’t understand was his tone.

Even if the other person was the perpetrator, he didn’t think this was right. As a result, he couldn’t help but frown.

“Oh, you’re frowning even though you’re the perpetrator?”

“…”

“If you’re not careful, you’ll hit someone?”

“Stop it. Where did this young punk come from, without any fear…?”

Unable to bear it any longer, Hyun-sung also spoke in informal language.

It was then.

Thump thump!

Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul slammed his desk and said to the man.

“Hey, Min Kwang-gi, aren’t you going back to your seat quickly? If you do this to someone who came to resolve the issue…”

“What? Resolve? Hmph!”

The man called Min Kwang-gi interrupted Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul’s words and snorted. Then, he immediately continued.

“Does the police officer think that this person can pay for my car repairs?”

“That’s from now on…”

“He runs a video store, right? Huh? But he’s going to pay for my car repairs?”

Min Kwang-gi’s gaze was already on Hyun-sung.

Then, he continued.

“The repair cost alone is 20 million won [approximately $15,000 USD], but this guy is going to pay for it? A guy who barely runs a video store?”

Min Kwang-gi spoke loudly as if for others to hear.

It was then.

Park Chul-ho, who was next to Hyun-sung, suddenly stood up from his seat and shouted.

“Hey, are you looking down on our boss right now?”

“What? Hey? Where did this young punk come from…?”

“You can do whatever you want to me, but please be respectful to our boss. Our boss doesn’t deserve to hear that kind of thing from you…”

“What? Boss? Pfft!”

Min Kwang-gi interrupted Park Chul-ho’s words and laughed as if he was dumbfounded. Then, he immediately continued.

“Hey, kid. Do they call everyone boss even in neighborhood video stores these days?”

“Are you looking down on video stores right now?”

“I’m not looking down on them, I’m telling the truth. No matter how good the world has become, this isn’t right. If you call every dog and cow boss…”

“Stop it!”

It was Hyun-sung who interrupted Min Kwang-gi’s words.

“Go over there and shut up, I’ll finish the investigation quickly and give you the repair fee, so be quiet, okay?”

“What what?”

“And this is a police station, it’s not a playground for a hooligan like you to play in. So wait over there for a moment. This hyung [older brother/friend] will finish quickly and give you the repair fee for your Lambo or whatever.”

“…”

Min Kwang-gi was looking at Hyun-sung silently, smiling. It was a sneer that anyone could see. Then, he immediately opened his mouth again.

“You’re going to give me the repair fee now?”

“Of course, isn’t it basic to take responsibility since you caused the accident? And fix that way of speaking. If you go around like that, your parents will get cursed at.”

“How dare you talk about our parents…?”

“Shh!”

Whoosh!

Hyun-sung put his finger to his lips and gestured. It meant to go back to his seat. But he stood there with his arms crossed, as if he had no intention of returning.

Hyun-sung glanced at him, then turned his head and said to Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul.

“Could you briefly explain the details of the accident?”

“Yes, of course. So…”

Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul began to explain the details of the accident. But surprisingly, the details of the accident were simple. The motorcycle that Park Chul-ho was riding hit the passenger side mirror of Min Kwang-gi’s parked car, causing a slight scratch.

When Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul’s explanation was over, Hyun-sung chuckled and continued.

“So, in the end, a slight scratch cost 20 million won to repair?”

“Yes, that’s how much that car usually costs.”

“Hmm…”

After thinking for a moment, Hyun-sung opened his mouth again.

“Then, if I give you that 20 million won repair fee, it’s all over?”

“Yes, that’s right. Since there wasn’t a personal injury accident, it’s over if you both agree.”

“Let’s do that.”

“Yes?”

Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul looked at Hyun-sung as if he was dumbfounded. The same was true for Min Kwang-gi, who was standing next to him.

And one more person.

Park Chul-ho, who was sitting on Hyun-sung’s left, suddenly called Hyun-sung.

“Boss!”

“You stay still.”

“No, it’s not that, but the side mirror wasn’t broken, and there was only a little scratch…”

Park Chul-ho’s words grew longer as if he was upset.

Swoosh.

Hyun-sung took out two checks from his wallet. Then, he looked at Min Kwang-gi, who was standing next to him, and asked.

“This hyung [older brother/friend] is going to give you these checks now.”

“Huh? Are you really giving them to me?”

“Don’t speak informally.”

“Huh? Ah, yes…”

Min Kwang-gi’s attitude changed drastically from before as two checks came and went before his eyes.

Looking at him, Hyun-sung asked again.

“There’s a condition.”

“A condition…?”

“Yeah, but no matter how I think about it, I don’t think you’re going to replace the side mirror.”

“How could that be? We can’t even drive around in a car with even a small scratch.”

“Is that real?”

“Of course!”

Min Kwang-gi had already turned into a gentle sheep.

Flap!

Hyun-sung shook the check slightly as he looked at Min Kwang-gi. Then, he immediately continued.

“Okay, then if I give you this, this case is over right away, right?”

“Of course.”

“Okay, take it.”

Hyun-sung immediately handed two checks to Min Kwang-gi. Hyun-sung had no choice because he knew too well that there was no other way to solve these kinds of guys.

5 minutes later.

Hyun-sung looked at Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul and asked.

“Sergeant Kim, can we go now?”

“Yes, of course. But are you really okay?”

“Yes? What about?”

“That’s the money…”

“It’s okay. I can make it if I sell videos hard for about 3 days. Isn’t that right? Chul-ho?”

Hyun-sung patted Park Chul-ho, who was looking sullen, on the shoulder and asked.

But Park Chul-ho couldn’t say anything.

After a while.

The three people came out of the police station.

Hyun-sung looked at Min Kwang-gi and asked.

“Can I take a look at your car for a moment?”

“Yes? Ah, yes.”

Min Kwang-gi headed to the parking lot with his answer.

Vroom! Vroom!

The Lamborghini came and stood in front of Hyun-sung with a loud noise.

Squeak.

The door opened and Min Kwang-gi got out of the car as if he was proud.

“This is what you call a Lamborghini?”

“Yes, if I were to tell you about this car, it’s from Italy…”

“Okay, let’s just check one thing.”

Hyun-sung interrupted Min Kwang-gi’s words and immediately asked.

“I gave you 20 million won, so this side mirror is mine, right?”

“Yes? That’s…”

“Isn’t it? I clearly gave you 20 million won a little while ago?”

“That’s true, but…”

Min Kwang-gi nodded slightly as if he couldn’t help it. Then, Hyun-sung’s eyes changed in an instant as he confirmed that.

And at the same time, Hyun-sung’s body moved. In his hand, there was already a brick.

Smash! Smash!

Hyun-sung began to smash the passenger seat side mirror mercilessly. Only then did a smile begin to spread across Park Chul-ho’s face.

And another person was watching the scene from afar, he was Sergeant Kim Kyung-chul.

He also covered his mouth as if he couldn’t hold back the laughter that was coming out.