Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 150

The orders passed down through generations were delivered to each company, and starting the day after the March 1st holiday, each company would enter combat readiness.

That was to collect used tires.

The drivers were also on emergency alert. They were dispatched to each company and drove from morning till night to any place with used tires, not only in Munsan or Paju, but also in Seoul, and even Wonju.

Back then, Hyeonseong had been to almost every corner of Ilsan.

There wasn’t a single car center he hadn’t visited. And at that time, Ilsan was in the middle of a new city construction boom.

This is why Hyeonseong chose Ilsan now. He knows where the development sites are.

New city development sites are compensated by the government. Of course, this amount is also considerable. But in the case of development sites, the story is different again.

There is no upper limit. As they often say, it’s a matter of ‘calling the price’ [negotiating for the best possible compensation].

If you buy the planned development site now, the game will be over in at most three years. To be exact, it’s April 1989.

The moment the government announces the first phase of new cities, land prices will skyrocket beyond imagination.

At least 70 times, and if you catch it right, 100 times, or even more is possible.

Park Heecheol continued.

“Did you say land now?”

“Yes, I’ll tell you the details after everything is prepared.”

“Hmm…”

Park Heecheol stared blankly at Hyeonseong, dumbfounded.

‘What on earth is this kid…’

A monster like this is rare. The words coming from the mouth of a mere high school sophomore were incomprehensible.

Of course, he knew that this situation itself was not something to be understood, but Park Heecheol couldn’t help but feel bewildered.

And there’s something else that’s bewildering.

That’s the part Hyeonseong is talking about. He only talks about the land and says he’ll tell them about the other things when the funds are ready.

It’s as if he’s saying, ‘If you’re curious, prepare the investment funds as soon as possible.’

Then Hyeonseong continued.

“I’ve already made up my mind. So from now on, the faster, and the more the amount, the greater the difference in investment returns.”

“Does that mean…?”

“The choice is up to you. Of course, how much you trust me is the key, but please keep one thing in mind.”

“One thing?”

“Yes, I don’t know how much you’re thinking about investment returns, but what’s clear is that it’s at least ten times more than what you’re thinking, or maybe even more.”

“Wow, ten times…”

Park Heecheol had nothing more to say.

Park Heecheol left Hyeonseong’s store.

After getting into his car, Park Heecheol sat blankly without even starting the engine.

“What on earth…”

Is this even possible? Ten times, or even more…

What on earth is he investing in to get such returns? No matter how much he thinks about it, Park Heecheol can’t understand it.

But the problem is Hyeonseong’s attitude.

His confident attitude, speaking without batting an eye. He also said that the sooner and the more the investment, the greater the difference in investment returns.

He said he had already made up his mind.

So now, all that’s left is Park Heecheol’s own decision.

Hoo…

Only Park Heecheol’s long sigh echoed in the small space of the car.

At that time.

Oh Sangcheol was deep in thought.

Tomorrow, that kid is finally opening. He already confirmed that the ramen was delivered two days ago.

He couldn’t believe it, but he said 100 boxes were actually delivered. And even an additional 20 boxes as a promotional item.

Oh Sangcheol couldn’t understand it at all. How much ramen could he possibly sell in a day to make such an unreasonable move at once?

Oh Sangcheol, who had no idea what Hyeonseong’s intentions were, could only think it was pathetic.

The problem is what’s ahead. He must not let it last more than six months.

No matter how much Park Heecheol pushes from behind, if he continues to lose money, he will reach his limit.

Everyone knows that Park Heecheol is not one to do business at a loss.

So he has to catch him early on.

‘What can I do?’

“Oppa, what are you doing?”

Oh Sangmi called out to Oh Sangcheol.

“You know that kid is opening tomorrow, right?”

“Of course, I know.”

“So, I was wondering if we should prepare something too?”

“Prepare?”

Oh Sangmi tilted her head.

Each person does business on their own anyway. Besides, he only sells Shin Ramen there. On the other hand, here, there are more than ten items, including Shin Ramen, rice, and noodles.

And most of the customers there will be students anyway. Oh Sangmi judged that even if the customers overlap, there won’t be that many.

Then Oh Sangcheol continued.

“So, I was wondering if we should add another menu item.”

“Add another menu item here?”

“I have something in mind.”

“…”

Oh Sangmi closed her mouth instead of answering.

Who is Oh Sangcheol? She knows all too well that he is the type of person who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

She already knows that it’s useless to stop him if he’s already said this much.

Oh Sangmi looked at Oh Sangcheol and asked.

“What is it?”

“That is…”

“Why are you hesitating so much?”

“Ginseng 칼국수 [kal-guksu, Korean noodle soup].”

“Ginseng what?”

Oh Sangmi doubted her ears. It was the first time she had ever heard such a thing in her life. Then Oh Sangcheol’s explanation followed immediately.

“There are two ways. One is to mix ginseng powder into the dough, and the other is to slice ginseng and put it in when boiling the 칼국수. Which method do you think is better?”

“It’s not about which method is important, but does that even make sense?”

“Why? It’s good. It’ll be good for your health, and I thought of it after much deliberation…”

Oh Sangmi was just dumbfounded. But the important thing is Oh Sangcheol’s will.

Those shining eyes.

No matter how much she tries to stop him, it’s useless. It’s a problem that he has to confirm with his own mouth whether it’s poop or 된장 [doenjang, Korean soybean paste] before he can come to a conclusion.

Oh Sangmi looked at Oh Sangcheol and said.

“If I stop you, won’t you do it?”

“That is…”

“You’re going to do it anyway. Why are you asking? Did you prepare it?”

Oh Sangcheol raised a bag instead of answering. Oh Sangmi, seeing that, could only let out a hollow laugh in disbelief.

Whirr.

Oh Sangcheol put two ginseng roots into the blender and pressed the button. As the blender blades began to spin with a powerful vibration, the shape of the ginseng disappeared in an instant and was finely crushed.

Oh Sangcheol’s eyes were shining more than ever as he watched the scene.

And another person.

Oh Sangmi, who was watching Oh Sangcheol from afar, could only let out a long sigh.

Some time later.

Two bowls of 칼국수 were placed side by side on the table.

“Try it!”

Oh Sangcheol looked at Oh Sangmi with expectant eyes.

On the other hand, Oh Sangmi’s expression was already distorted. In any case, Oh Sangmi was also someone who had been making food for many years.

No matter how she looked at it, she didn’t think it was right.

The color of the 칼국수 was already unappealing. The soup color was cloudy because of the ginseng, and the visual was unappetizing, let alone the taste.

What’s important in food is the visual effect. You eat with your eyes before you eat with your mouth.

But what can she do? She has no choice.

Oh Sangmi had no choice but to taste the soup with a spoon first.

Thud.

“Ugh…”

Oh Sangmi put the spoon down immediately without a moment’s hesitation.

This was not it after all.

It was just a bitter ginseng taste. There was no such taste as 삼계탕 [samgyetang, Korean ginseng chicken soup] at all. There was a clear reason why people didn’t try it.

As soon as Oh Sangmi put down the spoon, Oh Sangcheol’s eyes, who was watching the scene, looked like he was about to cry. He looked so pitiful.

Oh Sangcheol quietly asked.

“Is it that bad?”

“It’s better to just chew on raw ginseng. This isn’t it, 오빠 [oppa, Korean term for older brother used by females].”

Oh Sangcheol hung his head.

In fact, he had been uneasy since he started boiling it. He tasted it in the middle, and even he thought it wasn’t the taste he was thinking of.

Bitterness. That was all he could feel.

But he was hoping for the best…

Oh Sangcheol looked at Oh Sangmi.

Then Oh Sangmi shook her head from side to side and continued.

“오빠, this isn’t it. No matter how much you insist, it’s not it. I don’t know how you thought of putting ginseng in 칼국수, but this is it. No more.”

“…”

Oh Sangcheol was silent for a moment.

Thump.

Oh Sangcheol suddenly jumped up from his seat.

Then Oh Sangmi immediately asked.

“Why?”

“…”

Oh Sangcheol headed to the kitchen without saying a word.

After a while, he was holding a container of white powder in his hand.

“What’s that?”

“…Sugar.”

“…”

Oh Sangmi had nothing more to say. Only a deep sigh echoed in the store.

Hyeonseong, left alone after Park Heecheol left.

There was an envelope on the table.

Park Heecheol had left it a little while ago.

Whoosh.

As a result of checking the envelope, there were ten 10,000 won bills inside.

“Huh!”

Hyeonseong let out a hollow laugh without realizing it.

“To give as much as 100,000 won…”

No matter how much money he has, it’s not an amount that he can easily give. That means Park Heecheol’s heart has moved that much towards Hyeonseong.

People’s money moves to where their heart goes.

Anyway.

Park Heecheol’s worries must have started by now. Until now, he only had vague expectations of investment, but from now on, it will be different.

Because he even mentioned specific investment targets and investment returns.

The problem is still Park Heecheol’s trust in Hyeonseong. He will be worried, but he will eventually make a decision.

Hyeonseong judged that he would not go over this month at least. Because he knows Park Heecheol’s personality.

It was then.

Ring.

The phone rang.

“Hello?”

– H, Hyeonseong-ah.

The voice belonged to Kim Ilsoo. But his voice was unusual.