Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 565

The next day.

“Huh? What happened?”

Min Woo-bin, Yu Seung-il’s attending physician, asked Yu Seung-il, who was lying down, while performing a liver ultrasound.

Yu Seung-il immediately asked back, “Why?”

“What happened overnight?”

“So, why?”

“I did an ultrasound to double-check before starting treatment today, and the size of the tumor has decreased compared to yesterday. Of course, it’s a very small change, but how could this happen?”

“Is that true?”

Yu Seung-il couldn’t believe it.

Could this be real? He *had* talked to Hyun-sung last night. It wasn’t just a phone call; it was also a treatment.

Anyone who didn’t know would think he was crazy, but Hyun-sung was treating him over the phone.

Of course, it sounded ridiculous, but there was a good reason.

He claimed he could feel cancer cells through the phone. He had already confirmed that ability, and it seemed that treatment might be possible as well.

He had already verified it through someone he knew.

Thinking he had nothing to lose, he readily agreed.

So, he received treatment for a whopping five hours.

“Yes, it’s true. Yesterday, it was clearly white here…”

Attending physician Min Woo-bin passionately explained, seemingly baffled, but Yu Seung-il couldn’t focus.

Yu Seung-il was dumbfounded.

This didn’t make sense.

How could this happen?

How could the size of cancer cells change in just one day?

But that unbelievable thing was happening to him now.

A single tear ran down Yu Seung-il’s cheek as he lay there.

Shortly after.

As Yu Seung-il came out of the ultrasound room, Han Mi-sook, who had been waiting outside, immediately asked, “What did they say?”

“…”

“Why can’t you speak? Did it get worse?”

“Honey!”

Tears started flowing from Yu Seung-il’s eyes again. Han Mi-sook’s expression hardened rapidly, and she asked again, “Honey, what’s wrong?”

“The cancer cells have shrunk…”

“What? What are you talking about?”

He had kept last night’s events a secret from his wife. He deliberately told her to go home and sleep instead of staying at the hospital.

‘The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment,’ he thought, fearing disappointment later.

“Let’s go upstairs first.”

After going up to the hospital room, Yu Seung-il immediately explained everything to Han Mi-sook.

He told her about what happened with Hyun-sung last night. As Yu Seung-il’s explanation lengthened, Han Mi-sook’s expression gradually changed.

And finally, when his explanation ended, Han Mi-sook immediately asked with an incredulous expression, “Is that real?”

“I’m telling you, it is.”

“No, how can that be possible?”

“Honestly, I can’t believe it either. I don’t know how this happened to me. It’s a blessing from God.”

Yu Seung-il closed his eyes as if praying with his hands together. Tears were already flowing from Han Mi-sook’s eyes as she watched him.

Shortly after.

Yu Seung-il immediately took out his phone and made a call.

-Hello.

“President Kim, it’s me.”

The person Yu Seung-il called was Hyun-sung. He was the one he wanted to tell this news to first and foremost.

-Yes, Mr. Yu.

“Last night’s treatment was definitely effective.”

-Did you already get the results?

“Yes, I just had an ultrasound, and the doctor said the cancer cells were slightly smaller than yesterday.”

-Is that really true?

“That’s right. That’s why I called you as soon as I came out of the examination room. I thought I should tell you this news before anyone else.”

-Thank you. Then please call me again at the same time tonight. We need to continue the treatment every day for the time being.”

“I don’t know how I can ever repay this kindness…”

-Well, then, I’ll see you then.

Click.

Hyun-sung’s face changed to a strange expression as he hung up the phone.

“I didn’t expect it…”

To be honest, he had finished the verification through his father and Chairman Shin Chun-oh, but he still found it hard to believe even while treating Yu Seung-il.

Treating someone over the phone?

Anyone would think it was crazy.

But that crazy thing worked again.

The fact that he could feel Yu Seung-il’s cancer cells through the phone was unbelievable in itself.

But now, he was going even further and treating it.

‘If smartphones came out later, how far would it go…’ he mused.

Smirk.

Hyun-sung smiled in disbelief as he thought about it. He felt that if smartphones came out, there would be no limit to his abilities.

‘That’s something to think about then.’

Anyway, Yu Seung-il was an ill-fated person in his past life.

Treating him?

What kind of twist of fate was this?

***

A week later.

“What’s going on?”

Chairman Min Hong-shik asked as Chief Park Sun-woo entered the office.

Chief Park Sun-woo immediately answered, “President Yu isn’t being discharged. He was originally scheduled to be discharged a week ago.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I thought it was strange, so I looked into it…”

“Looked into it?”

“He has cancer.”

“What? Cancer?”

Chairman Min Hong-shik’s expression changed instantly at the word cancer. The fear of cancer itself was palpable.

But that was only for a moment.

Chairman Min Hong-shik, who had regained his composure, asked again, “What kind of cancer is it?”

“Liver cancer.”

“What stage is it?”

“It’s in the early stages.”

“He’s lucky. In the case of the liver, there are often no symptoms until it’s discovered at least in stage 3. So, he can’t be discharged because he’s receiving treatment?”

“But that’s…”

Chief Park Sun-woo tilted his head and couldn’t finish his sentence. Chairman Min Hong-shik immediately asked, “Why? Is there another problem?”

“It’s strange.”

“What’s strange?”

“He’s not receiving treatment.”

“What? He’s in the hospital and not receiving treatment? What are you talking about?”

Logically, it didn’t make sense.

It’s not just any disease, it’s liver cancer. And it’s in the early stages, so treatment should be the top priority. Now is the best time for treatment.

But he’s not receiving treatment?

What’s going on?

Chief Park Sun-woo’s words continued. “But the stranger thing is that he’s not receiving treatment, but his condition is getting better and better.”

“He’s not receiving treatment, but his body is getting better? What are you talking about?”

“That’s exactly what I mean. He’s not receiving any treatment at all. But miraculously, his liver is gradually regaining its health.”

“Does that make sense?”

“Of course, it doesn’t make sense logically. But that unbelievable thing is happening to President Yu right now.”

“Huh…”

Chairman Min Hong-shik was so dumbfounded that he could only laugh in vain.

He’s not receiving treatment, but he’s getting better?

Does that make sense? But that unbelievable thing is happening now.

Chairman Min Hong-shik asked again out of curiosity, “So, what is President Yu doing in the hospital without receiving treatment?”

“He’s making phone calls.”

“Phone calls? You mean he’s talking on the phone?”

“Yes, that’s right. All he does all day is make phone calls from time to time.”

“Who with?”

“But that’s also…”

Chief Park Sun-woo stopped talking again this time. Chairman Min Hong-shik asked again, “Who is it that you keep stopping in the middle of your sentence?”

“The person he’s talking to is, well, that kid.”

“That kid? You mean that kid from Bupyeong?”

“Yes, that’s right. From morning until late at night, and even some days all night long. But another strange thing is the way they talk on the phone.”

“Is there a *way* to talk on the phone?”

What way is there to talk on the phone? Isn’t it just exchanging words with each other?

But a way to talk on the phone, what does that mean?

Chief Park Sun-woo’s words continued. “What’s strange is that they don’t talk.”

“What? What are you talking about? If they don’t talk while on the phone, how do they talk?”

“That’s, well…”

Chief Park Sun-woo began to explain how the two were communicating. As his explanation continued at length, Chairman Min Hong-shik’s expression changed to an unbelievable and dissatisfied one.

And finally, when his explanation ended, Chairman Min Hong-shik immediately asked, “So, instead of talking, he puts his phone on his stomach?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Huh, you want me to believe that?”

“Of course, it’s unbelievable, but President Yu lives like that every day. I heard it directly from the person in the next bed.”

“Haha, geez…”

Chairman Min Hong-shik was so dumbfounded that he couldn’t speak.

He’s on the phone, but he doesn’t talk and puts his phone on his stomach?

What’s going on?

Shaking his head.

Chairman Min Hong-shik shook his head from side to side. He couldn’t understand no matter how hard he thought about it.

Shortly after.

Chairman Min Hong-shik asked again. “Putting that aside, what’s happening with the store’s merchandise?”

“I’m also having trouble with that. It’s hard to keep pressuring someone who has cancer, not just any disease.”

“Since when?”

“Yes? What do you mean by that…”

“Since when have we cared so much about other people’s situations?”

“Ah, yes…”

Only then did Chief Park Sun-woo understand what Chairman Min Hong-shik was saying. In short, he meant to achieve his goal without any sympathy.

‘Doing what you’re told is the way to survive in an organization,’ he thought.

Chief Park Sun-woo bowed his head and immediately continued his answer. “Yes, I understand. I’ll go back to Bupyeong.”

“Don’t just go, make sure you get it done. And I’ll say it again, what we need is not a warm heart but a cold head, otherwise you won’t survive in this business. Do you know what I mean?”

“Yes, Chairman. I’ll keep that in mind. Then I’ll be on my way…”

“Wait a minute!”

Chairman Min Hong-shik called out to Chief Park Sun-woo, who was about to leave. He immediately continued, “How long has it been since they stopped doing business there?”

“It’ll be ten days tomorrow.”

“That means the New Pro isn’t going in, right?”

“Yes, of course.”

“Do you know why I’m telling you this?”

“Um…”

Chief Park Sun-woo seemed to think for a moment before opening his mouth.

“Yes, I think I know. You’re saying that the value of the closed store’s merchandise is falling as much as the New Pro is being delayed, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. Make sure you tell President Yu that. So, if he’s going to close down, he should do it as soon as possible. Otherwise, we won’t even give him the 20 million won [approximately $15,000 USD] we talked about at first.”

“Yes, I understand. I’ll make sure to tell him that when I go down to Bupyeong today.”

“And!”

This time, Chairman Min Hong-shik raised his index finger. It was his unique gesture when he was about to say something important.

“Yes, please speak.”

“Be careful of that kid.”

“Yes? What do you mean by that?”

“Something smells fishy. I don’t know what he’s talking about with President Yu all day, but why would he do that if he didn’t have an ulterior motive?”

“Maybe the closed store’s merchandise…?”

“If you meet the right person, you can earn several thousand dollars sitting down, so wouldn’t you be greedy? And originally, the rich are more greedy for money. Otherwise, why would that kid be talking to President Yu all day? Don’t you think so?”

“I’ve been suspicious of that from the beginning. After all, the two are like enemies.”

Whatever the reason, the two are like enemies. But they’re talking on the phone all day? This is impossible unless there’s a purpose. Of course, that purpose is obvious.

Chief Park Sun-woo continued. “He’s not an ordinary kid, is he?”

“That’s right, he’s just young, but when you see what he does, he’s as good as an adult.”

“I’ll make sure to get an answer from President Yu when I go down today.”

“Yes, we can’t let that guy take our rice bowl [livelihood] no matter what. Now, hurry up!”

“Yes, Chairman!”

Chief Park Sun-woo bowed his head and greeted him before leaving the office.

Vroom!

Chief Park Sun-woo, who came out, stepped on the accelerator towards Bupyeong.

The two of them didn’t know until this point. The battle between Hyun-sung and the Movie Mind headquarters was approaching.