Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 570

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“Huh? Me?”

Department Head Park Sun-woo, who was about to leave, turned around at Hyun-sung’s call. He was actually hurrying out because he figured there was no point in staying and hearing more unpleasant things. He had already discussed with the Chairman that if Hyun-sung took the *pee-up* [closure] items, he would give up without regret.

“Yes, where are you going when we haven’t even finished talking?”

“Oh? Is there something else you want to say?”

Department Head Park Sun-woo pretended to know nothing. He knew that saying anything else in this situation would only make things worse for him.

But who is Hyun-sung?

He was Hyun-sung, who had lived much longer than Department Head Park Sun-woo. He couldn’t help but notice his acting.

“As expected, you have excellent acting skills from all your years of experience. But what a pity, I can see right through it.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about… Anyway, what do you want to say to me?”

Hyun-sung smiled slightly as he watched Department Head Park Sun-woo, who was still acting nonchalantly, and then continued.

“Alright, then I’ll start asking what I wanted to ask. First of all, why did you give such an absurdly low estimate?”

20 million won.

That was the estimate given by Department Head Park Sun-woo.

It was an absurd price.

As he had admitted a little while ago, the item was worth 40 million won under normal circumstances. Yet, he brazenly offered 20 million.

No matter how much money was the goal, it made no sense for someone working at headquarters to offer such a low amount.

Hyun-sung was pointing that out.

“That’s what you were curious about?”

“Yes, I can’t understand it with my common sense. Didn’t you say yourself that this item is worth 40 million won? So how could you offer half that amount, 20 million?”

“Are you really asking because you don’t know?”

“Yes, I don’t know.”

Hyun-sung answered briefly and stared intently at Department Head Park Sun-woo. He was curious to see what kind of answer would come from his mouth.

“Do I have to answer this question now?”

“Do as you please. My future actions will depend on how you answer. Just so you know, I hate lies.”

“Are you threatening me now?”

“Well, that depends on how you take it. If you think I’m in a position to threaten you, then it might be a threat. If not, it’ll just sound like nonsense.”

“Hmm…”

Department Head Park Sun-woo couldn’t answer immediately.

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t concerned.

Before he knew of his wealth, he was just a nobody.

But now that he knew of his wealth, he was the most frightening and fearsome person to him.

He could erase Movie’s Heart itself if he wanted to.

And that was what he was saying now.

If that didn’t sound like a threat, he would be a crazy man with his guts outside his belly.

Then the answer was obvious, wasn’t it?

To answer honestly.

After organizing his thoughts, Department Head Park Sun-woo slowly opened his mouth.

“Because he doesn’t know anything.”

“Are you talking about CEO Yoo now?”

“Yes, that’s right. As CEO Kim knows, that man doesn’t know anything about this video industry…”

“That’s enough!”

Hyun-sung raised his hand to stop Department Head Park Sun-woo. Then he immediately continued.

“So, you’re saying you gave the estimate at half price because he doesn’t know anything?”

“Honestly, that’s about right.”

“Because other ordinary *upja* [businessmen] can’t dare to touch Movie’s Heart’s items anyway?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Department Head Park Sun-woo had no choice but to answer everything honestly. Otherwise, he couldn’t handle how he would react.

Then Hyun-sung smiled and continued.

“Do you know that you just saved all of Movie’s Heart in Incheon?”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“If you had lied, I was going to wipe out all of Movie’s Heart in Incheon.”

“…”

Department Head Park Sun-woo felt a chill down his spine. The content was too scary for words spoken with a smile. But the important thing was that he was fully capable of doing it.

“Is there any need to be so nervous about that?”

“Oh? No, that’s…”

“Alright, anyway, I think I need to see the Chairman?”

“Huh? Our Chairman?”

“Yes, I have something to settle.”

“Settle?”

Department Head Park Sun-woo’s head automatically turned. The word ‘settle’ meant to recalculate something in detail. But the problem was that there was nothing to recalculate with Hyun-sung. They hadn’t exchanged anything.

But to settle?

What was this all about?

Hyun-sung continued.

“Before that, let me ask you one thing.”

“Oh? Yes, go ahead.”

“Does CEO Yoo have to pay a penalty if he closes down now?”

“Of course, he hasn’t completed the basic three years.”

“How much is it?”

“Wait a minute, before I tell you the amount, why is CEO Kim asking about that? This doesn’t seem right?”

Of course, this was overstepping his authority. This was a matter between the headquarters and Yoo Seung-il. Why was Hyun-sung, a third party, asking about it?

Hyun-sung replied.

“I’ve been delegated.”

“Delegated?”

“Yes, as you know, CEO Yoo is in the hospital, so I’ve been delegated all matters regarding the closure. That’s why I’m asking. So, please tell me the amount.”

Of course, it was a lie. But now that he had touched the *pee-up* [closure] items, he thought it would be better to settle the relationship between Yoo Seung-il and the headquarters instead.

It would be better for him to deal with it than Yoo Seung-il, who didn’t know anything.

“Hmm… It’s ten million won, of course, it’s already stated in the contract.”

After a moment of hesitation, Department Head Park Sun-woo had no choice but to tell the truth. If he had been delegated, it was right to handle things according to the rules.

“That contract was also made by Chairman Min, wasn’t it?”

“That’s right.”

“That’s why I’m going to meet Chairman Min. For settlement.”

“There’s nothing to settle separately?”

“Well, we’ll have to calculate it. According to CEO Yoo, the headquarters has been skimming off quite a bit. So, I’m going to meet with the Chairman this time and go through it one by one…”

Hyun-sung trailed off and gave a strange smile.

‘What is this bastard?’

Department Head Park Sun-woo glanced at Hyun-sung.

He wondered why he brought up the word ‘settlement’ a little while ago, but in the end, he was going to nitpick everything.

If that happened, things would be different.

He could just ignore anyone else, but he couldn’t do that with Hyun-sung.

The biggest problem was *witak gyeongyeong* [consignment management].

He had taken 40 million in three months.

If he had to spit it out again…

Department Head Park Sun-woo shook his head violently without realizing it. The thought alone was terrifying.

Hyun-sung, who saw that, wouldn’t stay still.

“Why? Is it terrible to have to spit it out again?”

“Oh? No, what are you talking about… I was just thinking about something else and I did that without realizing it…”

Department Head Park Sun-woo tried to play it cool. But he couldn’t hide his expression.

Hyun-sung’s next words proved it.

“It’s too obvious on your face, Department Head.”

“Huh?”

“Go and tell the Chairman in advance. Tell him I have a lot to settle. So, it would be even more appreciated if you could settle it conscientiously in advance. Then I’ll contact you.”

“…”

Department Head Park Sun-woo had nothing more to say.

Hyun-sung’s words continued after that, but it was similar content. In the end, he nodded his head, saying he understood, and left Movie’s Heart.

“Hoo…!”

Department Head Park Sun-woo, who came outside, let out a long sigh without realizing it. He didn’t know how things would turn out in the future, but what was certain was that things had gone strangely wrong.

“That cocky bastard!”

A curse came out of Department Head Park Sun-woo’s mouth. He was reminded of Hyun-sung’s face, who was acting cocky every time he spoke.

But the problem was that he couldn’t do anything in front of him now.

The reason was still the money he had.

If he used that money to hit Movie’s Heart, no one would be able to withstand it.

Vroom!

Department Head Park Sun-woo got into his car and stepped on the accelerator towards Seoul.

***

“What? That kid told you to tell me to see him?”

Chairman Min Hong-shik asked immediately after hearing the explanation from Department Head Park Sun-woo.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“What for?”

“He says he has something to settle.”

“Settle? What are you talking about? What does he have to settle with me?”

Chairman Min Hong-shik couldn’t understand it even after thinking about it briefly. He had nothing to do with him until now. But now, all of a sudden, he was talking about settling something.

“He’s been delegated.”

“Delegated? By whom? By CEO Yoo from Bupyeong?”

“Yes, that’s right. It seems that CEO Yoo is in the hospital, so he has delegated everything regarding the closure to CEO Kim.”

“Then that makes sense. But do we have anything to settle with CEO Yoo?”

“I think so too, but that friend doesn’t seem to think so. It seems he’s going to question the *witak gyeongyeong* [consignment management].”

“*Witak gyeongyeong* [Consignment management]?”

A shadow momentarily fell over Chairman Min Hong-shik’s face.

It had been a few months already. But now he was going to question it? And not even the person involved, but a third party?

Normally, he would just ignore it. There was no need to deal with the other party itself.

But the problem was that the other party was someone he couldn’t ignore.

Wealth, with that much wealth, he could do anything.

“It seems like it’s going to be a bit tiring.”

“That’s what I’m saying. I wish I could just ignore him, but I can’t.”

“That’s what I’m saying. But the way that friend speaks has changed a lot from before.”

“Changed? How?”

“He’s so cocky. He told me earlier that he was going to wipe out Movie’s Heart in Incheon if necessary.”

“Wipe it out? Haha…”

Chairman Min Hong-shik could only laugh in vain. But the problem was that the laughter couldn’t be entirely bright.

The reason was that the words might sound like a joke, but it wasn’t impossible if he set his mind to it.

“But what’s driving me crazy is that I have nothing to say even after hearing those words. I’ve never been so insulted.”

“Finally, that kid knows the power of money.”

“That’s what I’m saying. I think we need to get out of Bupyeong quickly. If we get involved with that kid in any way, our reputation will be ruined.”

“I don’t think reputation is the problem right now…”

Chairman Min Hong-shik was still concerned about the word ‘settlement’.

Saying he was going to settle meant he was going to go through everything one by one again.

In the end, the problem was *witak gyeongyeong* [consignment management].

Because he was working in a short period of time, he *muri* [unreasonably] took 40 million won from Yoo Seung-il in just three months.

But he was going to settle that now.

Result?

It was obvious without even looking. Since the headquarters had taken it unreasonably, it would be easy to find the loophole.

If that happened, he would have to spit it out.

It wouldn’t be a problem if it was an ordinary person, but the target was Hyun-sung.

Then Department Head Park Sun-woo spoke again.

“He also said it would be good if the Chairman could settle it in advance.”

“Doesn’t that mean he wants us to spit it out?”

“That’s why I’m worried. If we ignore it, we’re afraid of the aftermath, and if we listen, we have to pay money. Anyway, we’ve been caught by a dirty bastard.”

“That’s what I’m saying. If it was an ordinary person, we could just ignore it, but if we did that, like Department Head Park said, the aftermath would be very unsettling. Isn’t there any good way?”

“Well…”

Department Head Park Sun-woo didn’t say anything, as if he was thinking about something. Chairman Min Hong-shik was the same, not saying anything.

The two of them were lost in thought for a long time.

How much time had passed?

It was Department Head Park Sun-woo who broke the silence.

“I’ll try to make receipts.”

“Receipts?”

“Yes, isn’t it enough to prove where the money was spent?”

“Is it possible?”

“I’ll try. No matter how I think about it, spitting it out doesn’t make sense.”

Department Head Park Sun-woo shook his head violently from side to side. That was how strong his will was that he couldn’t spit out the money he had already eaten.

Chairman Min Hong-shik, who saw that, patted him on the shoulder as if he agreed and continued.

“Then I’ll trust only Department Head Park.”

But there was something they didn’t know.

That Hyun-sung wasn’t aiming for *witak gyeongyeong* [consignment management].

*Seongdonggyeokseo* [Feinting to the east to strike in the west].

Hyun-sung wasn’t aiming for *witak gyeongyeong* [consignment management], but something else. He had talked about *witak gyeongyeong* [consignment management] in advance to divert attention to that side and then hit the other side.

That was how the battle between Hyun-sung and Movie’s Heart was gradually approaching.