Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 265

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“Are you dreaming of becoming a civil servant?”

“Why are you suddenly asking that?”

“I thought you might be interested…”

“No. I can’t stand organizational life, so I can’t do civil service or work in a company.”

“Then what’s your dream?”

Hyun-sung tilted his head and glanced at Han Ji-eun. He thought it was a rather odd conversation for a man and woman to be having while walking in the dark.

However, he couldn’t just ignore the question.

Hyun-sung replied briefly.

“To be a building owner.”

“What?”

“My dream is to be a building owner.”

Pfft.

Han Ji-eun suddenly burst out laughing.

Hyun-sung immediately asked.

“Why are you laughing?”

“What kind of dream is that?”

“What’s wrong with it? I don’t think I can find anything better than that.”

“Haha, you’re so unpredictable…”

Han Ji-eun laughed, thinking Hyun-sung was joking. Hyun-sung didn’t say anything more about it. He didn’t really feel the need to explain himself.

After walking for a while, Han Ji-eun turned into an alley.

Hyun-sung said.

“Oh? Is your house this way, Noona [older sister or female friend]?”

“Yeah, why?”

“If you go about five more minutes from here, that’s where our math teacher lives.”

“Really? If I go about ten more minutes from here, that’s where I live. But this alley is so dark that I’ve always been worried about it. Once they install the streetlights, I don’t think I’ll have to worry about that anymore.”

“That’s right. Our math teacher said she doesn’t go out at night because of that.”

Even though times had changed, it was hard to understand why there wasn’t a single streetlight in this kind of alley.

About ten minutes passed.

Han Ji-eun stopped walking and said.

“This is where I live.”

“Ah, I see. Thank you for your hard work today.”

“What hard work… Anyway, I don’t know if I’ll be helpful to the students.”

“Why are you saying that? As I said before, Noona, you’re doing great things right now. I think at least four or five people will say they want to become civil servants after your lecture.”

“Do you really think it will be that many?”

Han Ji-eun shook her head.

Hyun-sung smiled and continued.

“My hunch is usually right.”

“It would be nice if that were the case, but I can’t help but feel nervous when I think about standing in front of the students.”

“Of course, it would be a lie if you weren’t nervous. But don’t be too nervous. I’ll give you the completed manuscript as soon as it’s done, so if you practice a few times with that, you’ll be fine.”

“I guess so. I can just read it.”

Han Ji-eun nodded.

Hyun-sung said again.

“Of course. So, go in and rest comfortably now.”

“Okay, I will then…”

Han Ji-eun finished speaking and went into her house.

It was when Hyun-sung turned around and had walked for about five minutes.

Rattle.

‘What was that?’

Hyun-sung turned his gaze toward the sound. But it was such a dark night that he couldn’t see anything.

Hyun-sung held his breath and hid against the wall. Then, without moving, he began to stare intently at one spot.

That place was none other than the house where the math teacher, Choi Mi-yeon, lived. He had been feeling uneasy ever since he heard that someone had tried to break in a few days ago. Perhaps that was why Hyun-sung’s gaze wouldn’t leave that place.

About two minutes passed.

‘Huh?’

Movement could be seen in the darkness. He couldn’t make out the shape, but there was no doubt that it was a person.

Just then.

Swish.

The figure in the darkness began to move again. Hyun-sung watched, holding his breath.

It moved toward the window. Then, it seemed to be pushing something through the window gap. It wasn’t certain, but it looked like a sharp object.

Clatter.

As the sound came from the door, he quickly hid himself. Perhaps the sound was louder than he thought.

When there was no sign of anyone, he pressed his body against the wall again, peering toward the window.

Swish.

It was then that Hyun-sung moved.

One step.

Flash.

A light flashed inside the room, and the light turned on. It seemed to react to the sound coming from outside.

Hyun-sung quickly lowered his posture and lay down on the floor.

Hyun-sung wasn’t the only one who reacted to the light. The dark figure by the window also ducked down below the window.

Then, silence fell again.

The light was still on in the room.

How many minutes had passed?

The figure that had been lying down began to move slowly again.

Swish.

Hyun-sung also took a step forward. Now, the distance to the figure in the darkness was about 20 meters. Hyun-sung was still watching, holding his breath.

The shape of the opponent was revealed in the light from the room. He seemed to be fully covered, wearing a mask and a hat.

He was holding a screwdriver in his hand. Perhaps the sharp object he had pushed through the window gap a little while ago was a screwdriver.

It was right then that he moved.

Stab.

As if he had made up his mind this time, he stabbed the screwdriver deep into the window gap. It was in stark contrast to his cautious appearance a little while ago.

Clatter.

The sound grew louder as the movement increased.

“Who is it?”

At that moment, a loud voice was heard from inside the room. Hyun-sung knew immediately whose voice it was. It was Choi Mi-yeon’s voice.

“…….”

When she shouted from inside the room, the figure in the darkness flattened itself on the floor again. But only for a moment.

Getting up from the floor again, he pushed the screwdriver into the window gap.

Wiggle wiggle.

His movements became even bolder.

“Ahhh!”

A scream was heard from inside the room.

It was then.

Hyun-sung couldn’t stand it any longer and burst through the darkness toward the window.

The figure in the darkness was startled and looked at Hyun-sung.

“Who are you?”

“Who are you then?”

“Don’t get hurt and just go on your way.”

Flash.

The outside light turned on at that moment. As the outside light illuminated the scene, the opponent’s appearance became clearer.

Hyun-sung said.

“What are you doing here, you crazy bastard?”

“Who are you?”

The opponent was clearly nervous, as if he was ready to swing the screwdriver at any moment.

Hyun-sung first kept a safe distance. And then he immediately continued.

“This is our teacher’s house, what are you doing here?”

“…….”

The opponent didn’t say anything. Well, what could he say in this situation?

Swish swish.

The opponent was constantly waving the screwdriver and being wary, as if Hyun-sung might come closer. Hyun-sung just watched and didn’t approach any further.

Hyun-sung said again.

“Get out of here while I’m asking nicely.”

“Crazy bastard.”

The opponent didn’t seem willing to back down easily, glaring at Hyun-sung and growling.

After a while, the opponent, having confirmed that Hyun-sung was alone, was slowly moving toward him. Perhaps he was confident because of the screwdriver in his hand.

As the opponent moved, Hyun-sung also tensed up.

“Don’t regret it, I clearly gave you a chance.”

“Crazy bastard, nonsense…”

The opponent was still glaring at Hyun-sung.

Now the distance was only about 3 meters. It was a distance where he could attack at any time with a single leap.

Hyun-sung’s gaze was already focused on the opponent’s shoulder. He knew that the attack would begin the moment that shoulder moved.

Sure enough.

Wiggle.

The opponent’s shoulder moved.

Thud.

The figure of the man kicking off the ground and jumping forward came into Hyun-sung’s eyes. Of course, with the screwdriver in his right hand extended in a straight line.

Without the slightest hesitation, the end of the screwdriver was flying sharply toward Hyun-sung’s face.

Swish.

Hyun-sung lightly turned his head and avoided the attack.

Perhaps it was because he had used too much force. When Hyun-sung dodged, the opponent stumbled and fell to the floor.

Thud.

But the fall was only for a moment, and he immediately got up.

The two people had switched positions. Hyun-sung was standing with his back to Choi Mi-yeon’s house, and the opponent was facing Hyun-sung.

Then, the opponent’s eyes seemed to change.

It was obvious that he was looking for a way to escape.

Looking around.

Hyun-sung’s movements quickened as he understood the situation.

Swoosh.

Hyun-sung quickly moved his feet to block his escape route. If he let him go here, it was obvious that he would cause trouble again.

When Hyun-sung blocked the way, the opponent opened his mouth.

“Crazy bastard, are you trying to die?”

“Where are you trying to run away to? You’re finished today.”

“Crazy…”

The opponent swung the screwdriver at Hyun-sung before he could even finish his sentence.

Swish.

“Nowhere to go.”

Hyun-sung dodged the opponent’s attack again with ease.

Then, the opponent’s eyes, fueled by anger, began to shine even brighter.

“You rat-like bastard…”

“I’m telling you, you’re going to die by my hands today.”

Hyun-sung deliberately provoked him more and more. Then, he could see that the opponent’s movements were getting bigger and bigger. The fact that the movements were getting bigger meant that more and more openings were being revealed.

Swish swish.

As expected, as the opponent’s movements grew, many empty spaces were created.

It was then.

Wiggle.

At some point, the opponent’s shoulder was moving violently in his eyes.

Sure enough, his attack started right away.

Swish.

Hyun-sung instinctively knew that the target of this attack was not the face but the chest.

The speed was bound to slow down as the movement was large.

Hyun-sung didn’t miss that moment. He twisted his left foot to change his center of gravity and lightly twisted his body. Then, the opponent’s hand came in deeply. At that moment, Hyun-sung raised his right hand and slapped the opponent’s face with his palm.

Whack.

“Ugh.”

The opponent fell backward with a short groan.

As the opponent fell, Hyun-sung kicked his side hard once more.

“Ugh.”

The fallen man was groaning, holding his side with both hands.

It was then.

“Kim Hyun-sung!”

The math teacher, Choi Mi-yeon, was looking at Hyun-sung, having come out at some point.

“Are you okay?”

“I was surprised. Why are you here at this hour?”

“I came to this neighborhood for a bit and met this guy on the way back.”

“I was scared to death a little while ago. It felt like he was going to tear down the window and come in at any moment.”

Choi Mi-yeon looked as if she was about to cry.

At that time, the criminal lying on the floor began to wriggle again. Then, Hyun-sung hit the opponent’s side again.

Whack.

“Ugh.”

The criminal became quiet again.

Then, Choi Mi-yeon said.

“I called the police, so they’ll be here in a little while.”

“Is this the guy who’s been showing up since last time?”

“I don’t know because I didn’t see his face, but I think so. He’s been showing up every day at 12 PM for the past few days, and it’s driving me crazy. If I report it to the police, he knows it like a ghost and runs away. Anyway, because of this guy…”

Choi Mi-yeon’s complaints were endless.

Wooo wooo.

After some time, the sound of sirens began to be heard in the distance.