Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 243

Weeping, Shin Myung-soon slowly opened her mouth, looking at Park Hee-cheol.

“…Chairman.”

“Yes, Ms. Myung-soon, please speak.”

“Thank you.”

“No, I’m the one who’s truly sorry. I didn’t know you’d be this happy. I blame myself for being so passive about the wedding all this time.”

Park Hee-cheol seemed distressed and didn’t know what to do.

Shin Myung-soon then took Park Hee-cheol’s hand and continued.

“Don’t be so hard on yourself. You’ve had your own struggles, Chairman.”

“No, I’m just a selfish man who only thought of himself.”

“Don’t say that. I understand your position, and I know it was a situation where you could *fully* feel that way.”

“I’ll admit it honestly. The truth is, I hesitated a lot because of my sons. But that won’t happen again.”

Park Hee-cheol also had his own story. He had called his sons a while ago, of course, because of the wedding.

The answer he received was consistently that they could not accept it.

Of course, he didn’t expect them to welcome it from the start, but he didn’t expect them to oppose it in that way either.

As a result, he had felt conflicted.

Shin Myung-soon said,

“Don’t be too distressed.”

“This is embarrassing to admit, Myung-soon, but from now on, I won’t worry about those guys. To be honest, I wanted their blessing since they’re still my children, but I guess that was just my own greed. From now on, I’ll only think of you.”

Park Hee-cheol clenched his fist tightly.

Hyun-sung, who was watching him, asked.

“You didn’t say that earlier, *mister* [a casual way to address an older man]?”

“It’s something I was ashamed of and wanted to hide.”

“So, that’s what happened. But why are your children against it?”

“It’s embarrassing even for me to say, but they said, ‘What kind of marriage at that age?'”

“What? Is that really what they said?”

Hyun-sung’s voice involuntarily grew louder.

Park Hee-cheol immediately said,

“Who can I blame? It’s all my fault for raising them wrong.”

“No, how could they…”

Hyun-sung couldn’t accept it. But as a third party, he couldn’t say anything more.

Then, Park Hee-cheol continued.

“Okay, let’s stop talking about that and eat some meat.”

“Yes, I understand. Before that, shall we have a congratulatory toast?”

“Congratulatory?”

“Yes, for our bride of May.”

“Haha, that’s good. Our Myung-soon will look really beautiful in a dress.”

“Oh, Chairman…”

Shin Myung-soon covered her mouth and laughed, seemingly embarrassed.

Then, Park Hee-cheol picked up the glass in front of him and said,

“Kim *Sajang* [CEO or company president], pour me a drink.”

“Yes, let’s do that.”

Pour, pour.

Hyun-sung 벌떡 [suddenly] stood up from his seat and filled Park Hee-cheol’s glass with beer.

Park Hee-cheol smiled with a satisfied expression and said,

“Kim *Sajang*, I’m really glad you’re by my side. Celebrating with me on such a good day.”

“I’m always reassured because you’re here, *mister*. I hope only happy days lie ahead for both of you.”

“Yes, I’ll try hard too.”

Hyun-sung then looked at Shin Myung-soon and said,

“*Mother*, you should have a drink too, right?”

“Then, should I…?”

Hyun-sung filled Shin Myung-soon’s glass with beer as well.

Then, Park Hee-cheol looked at Hyun-sung and said,

“You should have a drink too, right?”

“How can I miss out on a drink at a celebratory occasion? Please pour me one.”

Shortly after.

Hyun-sung first held out his glass.

“I 미리 [in advance] congratulate you both on your wedding, and especially to *Mother*, the bride of May, I sincerely congratulate you.”

“Oh, you’re embarrassing me…”

“Myung-soon, let’s live happily.”

“Yes, Chairman!”

Clink.

The three glasses clinked in the air with a cheerful sound.

***

The next day.

Hyun-sung was about to leave the *gage* [shop] after 영업을 마친 [closing up for the day] when someone suddenly came in.

“Oh? *Sajangnim* [term of respect for the CEO], what brings you here at this hour?”

The person who came to see Hyun-sung was none other than Kwon Oh-young, the *Sajang* of Miso Restaurant.

“Where are you going?”

“Yes, tomorrow is 신정 [New Year’s Day], so I’m going to visit my family. But where are you coming from right now?”

“I’m coming from Wonju Christian Hospital after finishing my checkup. Oh, here, take this first.”

Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* handed Hyun-sung a box wrapped in cloth.

“What is this?”

“It’s nothing much, just a 한우 [Korean beef] set. I stopped by the butcher shop right after leaving the hospital to buy it.”

“Why are you suddenly giving me this…?”

Hyun-sung tilted his head.

Then, Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* immediately continued.

“You were right.”

“You mean…?”

“The test results showed that I already have cirrhosis. But thankfully, it’s in the early stages, so they said it can be treated with 꾸준히 [consistent] treatment for six months. Of course, the treatment progress varies from person to person, so we have to wait and see.”

Hyun-sung then realized why Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* had brought the 한우 set.

“So, that’s why you bought this now?”

“I couldn’t just stand still, could I? I have to repay you somehow. By the way, since when have you had such abilities?”

“It hasn’t been long. I found out by chance. It’s not like I can know everything about everyone.”

“The important thing is that I was one of them. The doctor said that if I had come two months later, the disease would have progressed significantly. So, I feel like you’re a god to me.”

Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* bowed his head to Hyun-sung.

Then, Hyun-sung said,

“*Sajangnim*, you were lucky.”

“It’s too much of a favor for me to chalk it up to luck. And, this is a shameless request, but since you’ve already started, can you treat me?”

“Treat you?”

“Yes. I heard from Hee-cheol *hyungnim* [older brother – a term of respect] yesterday that you also have healing abilities. I’m sorry to ask, but can you do it?”

“That’s not something I can guarantee…”

Hyun-sung was 난감한 [in a difficult situation].

He couldn’t coldly refuse after hearing all this.

Then, Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* said,

“Kim *Sajang*, I’m begging you.”

“I can’t guarantee the results.”

“Of course. Don’t worry about that.”

“Come this way.”

Hyun-sung took Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* to the inner quarters.

Shortly after.

“Please lie down comfortably here.”

“Thank you. I’m in your care.”

As Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* lay down, Hyun-sung 집중하기 [began to concentrate] and heal him.

The method was the same as when he treated Chairman Shin Chun-oh last time. As he concentrated and infused *gi* [life energy], the energy that escaped through his hands entered Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim*’s body and began to envelop the affected area.

How much time had passed?

He could feel the energy gradually leaving his body. Fortunately, he no longer consumed all his energy at once to the point of losing consciousness, like he did in the beginning.

Hyun-sung opened his eyes.

“It’s done.”

“Is it over?”

“Yes, if I continue any further, I’ll lose consciousness. I have to stop before that happens.”

“허허, 참… [Hehe, really…]”

Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* looked at Hyun-sung with amazed eyes.

Then, Hyun-sung asked,

“How’s your body?”

“It’s really amazing. At first, I didn’t feel anything, but as time went on, my whole body felt like I was in the mountains, full of 청량감 [freshness]. Then, I felt a hot energy at some point, and now I feel very comfortable again.”

Hyun-sung nodded and asked again,

“When are you scheduled to go to the hospital again?”

“I have to go in ten days to get medicine. They said they’ll check the progress then.”

“I can’t do it every day, so come at this time every three days. I’ll do my best.”

“Really?”

Hyun-sung nodded.

What he felt in his body while treating Chairman Shin Chun-oh last time was that 체력 소모 [physical exertion] was too great to do it every other day. So, he had no choice but to set the treatment time to once every three days.

Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim* continued,

“Anyway, I’m really grateful, but are you sure you’re okay since it’s hard on you, Kim *Sajang*?”

“I started this anyway, so who can I blame? I’m going to do it with a 즐거운 마음 [happy heart] since I’m doing it anyway.”

“I’m really grateful that you said that. By the way, didn’t you say you were going home today? I hope it’s not too late because of me.”

“No, it’s enough time to go now. Shall we go out together then?”

The two left the inner quarters and 빠져나왔다 [exited] the *gage*.

Hyun-sung arrived home.

“*Mother!*”

Hyun-sung called out to his *Mother* in a loud voice.

Then, his *Mother*, who was in the 부엌 [kitchen], came out and greeted Hyun-sung.

“Welcome, my son. You’re a bit late.”

“I was about to come, but someone came to see me, so I was a bit late. And here, take this.”

“What is this?”

“It’s a 한우 set. Someone gave it to me.”

“Who gave you this expensive thing?”

*Mother* opened the 한우 set and asked Hyun-sung.

Then, Hyun-sung said,

“The *Sajang* of Miso Restaurant bought it and brought it a little while ago.”

“Why did that 양반 [gentleman] do that?”

“Actually…”

Hyun-sung began to explain what happened with Kwon Oh-young *Sajangnim*. As Hyun-sung’s explanation ended, *Mother* smiled and said,

“It’s 진료비 [payment for treatment] in the end. But what did the hospital say to that 양반?”

“He had early symptoms of 간경화 [cirrhosis], just like I said. So, I was a little late because I was treating that *Sajangnim* a little while ago.”

“Now the word ‘treatment’ comes out naturally. By the way, what about that *Chairman* in Seoul who had a 종양 [tumor]? Is he okay now?”

“You mean Chairman Shin Chun-oh? He called a few days ago and said there’s nothing wrong with him.”

“That’s really amazing. How can such a thing happen?”

It’s amazing to Hyun-sung too. But what’s even more amazing is that the more experience he gains, the more accurately he can see the affected area of the sick person. Not only that, but he’s also become more skilled at 치료 [treatment] as he’s gained experience, compared to when he first started treating people.

That’s when it happened.

“Hyun-sung, are you here?”

His father came out of the 안방 [main room] and called Hyun-sung.

“Yes, Father, I’m here.”

“Come into the room quickly, it’s cold.”

“Yes, I’m going in now.”

Hyun-sung was about to go into the room when.

“*Oppa* [older brother – used by females], are you here?”

His younger sister, Kim Ji-yeon, came out of her room and greeted Hyun-sung.

“Are you sick? Why does your voice sound so weak?”

“My stomach hasn’t been feeling well since 낮에 [daytime], so I don’t have any energy.”

“Really? Come into the 안방. *Oppa* will take a look.”

Hyun-sung, who came into the 안방, laid Kim Ji-yeon down on the 자리에 [mat] and began to concentrate, holding her hand.

Shortly after.

Hyun-sung looked at Kim Ji-yeon and asked.

“Did you eat anything special 낮에?”

“There was nothing special, but I was hungry, so I ate 급하게 [quickly/hurriedly]…”

“Is your chest 답답하지 [stuffy] here?”

“Yeah, why? Is something 막힌 [blocked]?”

“I think you’re 체했어 [have indigestion].”

Wing.

Hyun-sung naturally began to infuse *gi*.

After a short time, he began to feel warmth in his cold hand.

Then, Kim Ji-yeon said in amazement.

“*Oppa*, what did you do?”

“Do you feel better now?”

“How did you suddenly make my 답답했던 [stuffy] chest feel so 시원한 [cool/refreshed], like it was 뻥 뚫린 [wide open]?”

“It’s a new skill that *Oppa* is learning these days.”

Hyun-sung 피식 [smirkingly] laughed as if he thought it was amazing himself.