Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 198

198

Hyun-sung called Park Hee-chul.

He knew that Park Hee-chul would be happier than anyone else.

After a few rings, Park Hee-chul answered the phone.

– Hello.

“It’s me, sir.”

– Oh? What brings you here so late?

“What are you doing right now?”

– Just watching TV.

“Can you come out now?”

– Of course, I can if you’re calling. But give me a reason before I head out.

“Well, I finally achieved my goal today.”

At Hyun-sung’s words about achieving his goal, Park Hee-chul immediately understood what he meant.

– How much did you make?

“It’s 105,000 won [approximately $80 USD]. I made 350 bowls.”

– Huh! 350 bowls, huh…….

“So, we decided to have a company dinner, but I thought I should tell you first, so I called.”

– Good job. I would have been disappointed if you hadn’t. It’ll take me 10 minutes by car anyway, so go to the restaurant first.

“Everyone else has already gone to the restaurant. I’m calling from a public phone.”

– Alright, I’ll see you in a bit.

“Yes, please drive carefully.”

Click.

Park Hee-chul hung up the phone.

A satisfied smile spread across his face.

‘That guy…….’

Of course, he was happy that Hyun-sung exceeded the target of 100,000 won. But what made him even happier was Hyun-sung’s thoughtfulness.

It was a situation that he could have easily overlooked. No one would have said anything if he had told him later. But Hyun-sung didn’t do that and called him first to share the joy.

Park Hee-chul was endlessly grateful for Hyun-sung’s actions.

Hyun-sung, after hanging up, left the public phone booth and headed to Miso Restaurant.

Shin Myung-soon, Kim Ji-sook, and Kim Il-soo were already waiting for Hyun-sung at the restaurant.

As Hyun-sung sat down, Shin Myung-soon asked.

“Did you call the chairman?”

“Yes, I thought I should. I think he’s the one who would be most pleased.”

“You did well. You’re so thoughtful, Mr. Kim.”

“Mom, please speak comfortably since we are outside the restaurant. It makes me uncomfortable.”

“Ah, it’s just becoming a habit now, so I do it without realizing it…….”

Shin Myung-soon scratched her head slightly.

Then, Kwon Oh-young, the owner of Miso Restaurant, approached and said to Hyun-sung.

“Mr. Kim, is there something good happening today?”

“No, not really. I just wanted to treat everyone since they work so hard every day.”

Hyun-sung vaguely explained. He couldn’t brag about it openly there.

But that was just Hyun-sung’s thought.

“We had a great day today. So, the boss is buying us meat today.”

Kim Ji-sook couldn’t help but say.

At Kim Ji-sook’s words, Kwon Oh-young smiled and immediately asked.

“Haha, congratulations. But how much did you make…….”

“We made over 100,000 won.”

Kim Ji-sook answered before Kwon Oh-young could even finish his sentence.

“100,000 won?”

“Yes, our boss is amazing, right?”

It was a moment when Kim Ji-sook’s eyes shone brighter than ever.

Kwon Oh-young then looked at Hyun-sung and asked.

“Mr. Kim, is it true?”

“Hehe, I was lucky.”

“A young man being so humble…, how can that be just luck? Anyway, I’ve heard the news from here too.”

“News?”

At the word ‘news,’ Hyun-sung looked at Kwon Oh-young.

Then Kwon Oh-young said.

“I’m talking about the hangover ramen. I heard it’s the most popular these days?”

“Ah, that. It just happened to turn out that way. We’re just grateful that the customers like it.”

“Anyway, a young man is amazing. By the way, how should I serve the meat?”

“Give us 10 servings of pork belly for now.”

“10 servings? That much?”

Kwon Oh-young looked at Hyun-sung.

Then Hyun-sung immediately said.

“We’re going to eat as much as we can. And this friend of ours can easily eat 4 servings by himself.”

Hyun-sung said, looking at Kim Il-soo.

Then Kim Il-soo chuckled. It was a silent affirmation.

Seeing that, Kwon Oh-young nodded and asked again.

“Do you need anything else?”

“Give us beer and cider too. And oh, one more person is coming, so please give us one more glass.”

“One more person? Is Hee-chul coming?”

“Yes, he’ll be here soon.”

After Hyun-sung finished ordering, Kwon Oh-young bowed his head and disappeared into the kitchen.

After a while.

The basic table setting was done, and the pork belly was placed on the grill like a painting.

At that moment, the restaurant door opened, and Park Hee-chul entered.

The first person to greet Park Hee-chul was Kwon Oh-young.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend], you’re here?”

“Oh, yeah. Is business still good?”

“Yes, thanks to you, it’s okay. But is there something good happening these days? You look great.”

“Something good?”

“You look especially good today.”

“Haha, is that so? Does it show on my face that much? It’s all because of Mr. Kim sitting over there. He called this old man out of the house at this hour. So, I can’t help but feel good.”

Park Hee-chul said loudly as if he was deliberately showing off.

Then Kwon Oh-young said.

“So, Mr. Kim is the star of the show today.”

“Of course. I don’t know where such a lucky guy came from, but I’m enjoying my life these days.”

“Ah, yes.”

Kwon Oh-young smiled and guided Park Hee-chul to the table where Hyun-sung was sitting.

As Park Hee-chul approached, Hyun-sung jumped up from his seat. Then the others also got up from their seats and greeted Park Hee-chul with a slight bow.

Hyun-sung said first.

“You’re here?”

“Oh, yeah. Haven’t you started yet?”

“We just put the meat on. You can sit here in the middle.”

Hyun-sung guided Park Hee-chul to the middle seat.

It was next to Shin Myung-soon.

Then Park Hee-chul glanced at Shin Myung-soon and said with a smile.

“Ms. Shin, excuse me.”

“……Yes, welcome.”

Then Kim Il-soo looked at Hyun-sung and said.

“Hyun-sung, the meat is all cooked…….”

“Oh, yeah.”

Hyun-sung nodded and said again.

“Okay, the meat is all cooked, so shall we start now?”

Hyun-sung got up from his seat and looked at Park Hee-chul.

“Would you like some beer?”

“I should drink. If I don’t drink on a day like this, when will I? I can just leave the car and take a taxi.”

“Yes, I understand. Then I’ll pour you a glass.”

Hyun-sung filled Park Hee-chul’s beer glass to the brim.

Then Park Hee-chul said.

“Are you going to have a drink too?”

“No. Why would I want to drink and run 50 laps around the track like last time? I’ll just have cider.”

“That was because of the two bats [a Korean slang referring to annoying or meddling people]. Would that happen again today?”

“Who knows? They might be watching us from somewhere.”

Hyun-sung pretended to look around, surveying the surroundings.

Then Park Hee-chul said with a smile.

“You hold a grudge, don’t you?”

“Try running 50 laps around the track after drinking a beer. Then you’ll develop a grudge even if you didn’t have one before.”

“Haha, I understand. Well, have a glass of this then.”

Park Hee-chul smiled and held up the cider bottle.

At that moment.

The restaurant door opened, and two people entered.

Hyun-sung said to Park Hee-chul in a small voice.

“Sir, the two bats are here.”

The people who opened the door and came in were none other than Oh Sang-chul and Choi Min-sung.

Confirming their appearance, Park Hee-chul let out a dumbfounded laugh.

“Huh!”

Then he raised his hand and called Oh Sang-chul.

“Hey, Sang-chul, you’re here?”

“Oh? W-well, yeah. What brings you here so late?”

Not expecting it, Oh Sang-chul even stuttered.

Then Park Hee-chul said again.

“I heard Mr. Kim had a jackpot today, so I came to congratulate him.”

“Jackpot?”

“Yeah, I heard he made over 100,000 won.”

“How much?”

Oh Sang-chul doubted his ears. He had heard that business was good these days because of the hangover ramen.

But he didn’t expect to exceed 100,000 won so quickly.

Park Hee-chul’s words continued.

“What? Can’t you hear well now?”

“What? This guy…….”

“Not yet, right?”

“Enough. There’s a limit to how much you can make fun of someone…, what is this in front of people?”

“No, I thought you didn’t hear me, don’t misunderstand. I’m just saying it because I’m worried about you.”

It was obviously teasing.

But Oh Sang-chul couldn’t get any angrier in this situation.

But what was even more unpleasant was Hyun-sung sitting next to him.

His grinning face, as if he was enjoying this situation, was irritating. But the important thing was that he couldn’t say anything even though he knew it.

The reason was simple.

It was because of the trash incident a few days ago.

If he said anything, and Hyun-sung brought up that story, he would only look pathetic.

Then Park Hee-chul opened his mouth again.

“Alright, then eat and go.”

“…….”

Oh Sang-chul didn’t even want to answer because he was in a bad mood.

At that moment.

“Uncle!”

Hyun-sung called Oh Sang-chul.

“Oh? Why?”

“Can I ask you something?”

“……What?”

He didn’t want to answer. But he couldn’t not answer when he was called.

Then Hyun-sung said.

“Where do you throw away the trash these days?”

“…….”

Oh Sang-chul couldn’t say anything.

Oh Sang-chul and Choi Min-sung entered the room.

Gulp, gulp.

Oh Sang-chul drank a cup of water first.

Then Choi Min-sung said.

“Hyung, did you see that bastard laughing earlier?”

“Sigh…….”

Oh Sang-chul only let out a sigh instead of answering.

Then Choi Min-sung said again.

“What’s with that kid looking at an adult like that?”

“Does that kid look like a child to you?”

“That’s what I’m saying. Anyway, it’s clear that he’s not an ordinary bastard, but the problem is that there’s no way to deal with that bastard.”

“What are they doing these days?”

“Them?”

Choi Min-sung tilted his head.

Then Oh Sang-chul said again.

“I’m talking about the guys in Hongcheon.”

“Ah, Lee Chun-shik?”

“Whether it’s Lee Chun-shik or Kim Chun-shik, isn’t it time to use them one more time?”

“Shall we call them once?”

“We can’t just keep getting beaten like this. We need to hit them with something, right?”

Choi Min-sung nodded. They had called a few days ago asking if there was any work. If they just called, they would come running tomorrow.

“Shall I tell them to come tomorrow?”

“Do I have to tell you even that? You can do that on your own now, right? How long do I have to tell you everything from A to Z?”

“Yes? Ah, no, Hyung…….”

Choi Min-sung was dumbfounded. Of course, he knew that he was in a bad mood because of the kid earlier, but he didn’t think he should be taking it out on him like this.

“Why? Are you in a bad mood?”

“It’s not that, why are you getting angry at me…….”

“What? Angry? I’ve been putting up with you, but now you’re saying anything. Do you think I’m easy to mess with because I’ve been playing along with you?”

Oh Sang-chul’s voice suddenly grew louder.

Then Choi Min-sung said.

“Hyung, calm down. Everyone outside will hear you.”

“Oh? Oh, yeah…….”

“Hyung, why are you being like this today?”

“Do you have to ask?”

Oh Sang-chul looked towards the door.

Then Choi Min-sung nodded and said.

“It’s because of that bastard outside, right?”

“Do something about it.”

“Hyung, don’t worry. I’ll definitely crush him this time.”

Choi Min-sung clenched his fist and shook it.