Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 610

One hour later.

As the rush hour ended, the street in front of the video store returned to its normal pace. Yu Minsang, finally relieved, turned to Hyunseong.

“Boss, thank you for your hard work. We made it through safely thanks to you. If you weren’t here, I would have been in trouble today.”

“It’s nothing, I enjoyed it too. By the way, how many *Bungeoppang* [Korean fish-shaped pastry] did we sell in an hour?”

“Just a moment.”

Yu Minsang quickly started counting the money.

After a short while.

“Exactly 62,000 won. Since three *Bungeoppang* cost 1,000 won, that means we sold 186. That’s a lot for just one hour.”

“Indeed, if we could sell this much all day, we’d be rich in no time.”

“Haha, then I’d be dead. You saw how much I was sweating trying to bake them.”

“That’s just because it’s your first time. You’ll get used to it in a few days. That’s why I’m saying, I’ll help you for another week.”

“Thank you. I was originally planning to do it alone, but it seems that’s beyond my capabilities. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to ask you for help one more time.”

Yu Minsang bowed to Hyunseong. His expression was more vibrant than ever. He then spoke again.

“At this rate, I think I can easily sell 150,000 won worth a day.”

“Well, I think you can easily make 200,000 won a day.”

“Really?”

“Yes, that’s what I think. You made over 60,000 won in just one hour during rush hour, so I think you can definitely make that much in the remaining time.”

“If only that were true…”

Yu Minsang’s eyes sparkled more than ever. It was a natural reaction for him, considering he had made over 60,000 won in just one hour, even if it was during rush hour.

Hyunseong continued.

“If you keep working this hard, you’ll definitely earn enough to get a small store in a year, just like your brother said.”

“I was just thinking that myself. If that really happens, I couldn’t ask for more. If that happens, I promise you, I will gladly hand over this spot to someone who is unemployed like me.”

It was the day before.

Yu Minsang had called in the afternoon, asking Hyunseong to come and taste the *Bungeoppang* he had tentatively baked.

Hyunseong had naturally rushed over.

At that time, Yu Minsang had made a promise.

If he achieved his target amount in a year, he would gladly hand over this spot for free to someone who was unemployed like himself.

In the end, he wanted to create a second and third Yu Minsang.

Hyunseong continued.

“Wouldn’t you be tempted if that happens?”

It was perhaps natural.

The amount he was aiming for was 30 million won in a year. At that time, 30 million won was by no means a small amount. If he earned 30 million won in a year as he said, it was natural to be tempted.

That was what Hyunseong wanted to talk about.

Yu Minsang immediately replied.

“I probably will be. But I will let go of that greed. That’s why I’m making this promise to you in advance. I’m afraid I’ll be greedy if I only think about myself. And if I don’t keep that promise even after saying all this, then I want you to boldly kick me out.”

“Me, kick you out?”

“Yes, that’s right. If that happens, no matter how much it’s me, I won’t deserve to be in this spot.”

Yu Minsang looked straight at Hyunseong as if making a resolution. Hyunseong smiled slightly and continued.

“With your determination, I don’t think that will happen.”

“People are different before and after going to the bathroom [a Korean saying meaning people change their minds easily]. I’m also human, so I don’t know how I’ll turn out when the time comes. So, if something like that happens, please make a decision.”

Hyunseong nodded instead of answering, then smiled slightly.

Yu Minsang was right.

In fact, Hyunseong had seen such cases more than once or twice in his previous life.

Especially when it came to money.

When they asked to borrow money, they said they would pay it back as soon as they got it, but once they had the money in their hands, their thoughts changed.

In the end, human nature changes depending on the state of desire.

“I understand. I will remember what you said.”

“I will also try my best to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

Yu Minsang nodded firmly, his lips tightly closed, as if making another resolution. Then Hyunseong spoke again.

“Yes, good. I will trust you for now. Anyway, I hope you have a great day today. I’ll go open my store over there now.”

With those words, Hyunseong headed towards the free sharing store.

No one knew how Yu Minsang would turn out in a year.

***

A week later.

Yu Minsang’s *Bungeoppang* business was successful.

He made a minimum of 200,000 won a day, and some days he even made up to 250,000 won. Moreover, the important thing was that he was now used to baking and selling *Bungeoppang* by himself.

In the afternoon, after lunchtime.

Hyunseong headed to the hospital where Yu Youngseok was hospitalized. The reason for visiting the hospital today was that Yu Youngseok was finally being discharged.

“Hyung, you’re here!”

As Hyunseong opened the hospital room door, Yu Youngseok greeted him happily, as if he had been waiting.

“Yeah, how’s your condition?”

“To be honest, I’m a bit nervous.”

“Nervous?”

“Yes, I didn’t realize it when I was in the hospital, but now that I’m going back into society after three months, I’m honestly scared. After all, I have to live as a disabled person now.”

It was perhaps natural. After living perfectly fine for over 20 years, suddenly having to live as a disabled person, how could he not be afraid?

But Hyunseong couldn’t talk like that either.

“Why are you thinking like that?”

“I’m trying not to be conscious of it, but I keep thinking about it without realizing it. I guess I can’t help it yet.”

“You’ll adapt quickly once you start living in society, so don’t worry too much. Besides, you’re a strong guy, so you’ll adapt well.”

Hyunseong couldn’t help it either. Even though he knew it would be difficult, he had no choice but to comfort him in that way.

But how could Yu Youngseok not know? That he was deliberately comforting him.

“Hyung, you don’t have to comfort me that much. Time will heal everything anyway. And I’m not too worried because you’re here.”

“Yeah, I’ll help you as much as I can, so just trust me.”

“Yes, I understand, Hyung!”

Yu Youngseok smiled slightly as he looked at Hyunseong. It was inevitable to feel sorry for him as he tried to shake off his fear even a little.

“Oh, where’s your father?”

“He went to the administration office to complete the discharge procedures.”

Just then.

The hospital room door opened and Yu Youngseok’s father, Yu Sanghyeok, entered.

“Oh? Mr. Kim, you’re here?”

“Yes, have you been well?”

“Of course, I’ve been well. Thanks to Mr. Kim, our Youngseok was able to be discharged safely like this. I’m really grateful.”

“You’re too kind. I didn’t do anything.”

“That’s not true. We couldn’t even dream of getting Youngseok a prosthetic leg with our family’s finances, but thanks to Mr. Kim, we were able to get the best one. I don’t know how grateful I am. Thanks to that, our Youngseok was able to walk quickly.”

As Yu Sanghyeok finished speaking, Yu Youngseok immediately continued.

“What my dad said is right. I was able to walk quickly thanks to you, Hyung. I heard that walking is different depending on the prosthetic leg. But this prosthetic leg is not only light, but it also automatically brakes when I’m about to fall…”

Yu Youngseok’s words grew longer. That meant he was satisfied with the prosthetic leg.

As his story ended, Hyunseong immediately opened his mouth.

“I’m rather grateful that you adapted so quickly.”

“To be honest, I wondered at first why a prosthetic leg cost 25 million won, but after living with the prosthetic leg, I realized its value. I heard from other people that they fall at first, but I haven’t fallen once. Because of the automatic braking function.”

“Um, yeah, that’s a relief.”

Tap tap.

Hyunseong lightly tapped Yu Youngseok’s shoulder. He was just grateful that Yu Youngseok had adapted so well.

Hyunseong asked Yu Sanghyeok.

“Are the discharge procedures all done?”

“The administration office is all settled, and now we just need to get the medicine to take home from the nurse, and then we can leave.”

That’s when it was.

The hospital room door opened and a nurse entered.

“Yu Youngseok, your discharge medication is here. This medicine is for morning and evening…”

The nurse’s explanation of the medicine continued for a long time.

After a while.

The nurse’s explanation ended, and they were about to pack their bags and leave the hospital room.

Yu Youngseok said to Hyunseong.

“Hyung, just a moment.”

Yu Youngseok headed to the bed across the room. There was a young child lying there. According to the name tag, she was 10 years old and her name was Han Suyeong.

“Suyeong, I’m leaving first, so get your treatment well and listen to your mom.”

“Yes.”

“Don’t forget what I promised you.”

“…….”

Han Suyeong nodded instead of answering. Her eyes were already red. It seemed she was sad to say goodbye because she had been close to Yu Youngseok.

“Where did your mom go?”

“She went home for a bit…”

“You know that Suyeong has to be strong for her mom, right?”

“… Yes, I know.”

Han Suyeong barely answered. Yu Youngseok asked her again.

“Who did I say was Mom’s protector?”

“Me.”

“Right, so from now on, you can’t cry or be weak just because you’re missing one leg. Suyeong has to study hard and eat well for her mom who is alone.”

“Yes.”

Han Suyeong barely nodded. Then she took something out of the drawer at the head of her bed and handed it to Yu Youngseok.

“Hyung, this.”

“Oh? What is this?”

“It’s a letter. I gained courage thanks to you, Hyung. So last night…”

Whack!

Yu Youngseok hugged Han Suyeong tightly. Then Han Suyeong burst into tears. The two were sharing a moment of farewell.

After a while.

After saying goodbye to everyone in the hospital room, Yu Youngseok left the hospital room.

Arriving in front of the elevator, Hyunseong immediately asked Yu Youngseok.

“Who is that little kid from earlier?”

“Suyeong?”

“Yeah, according to the name tag, it said Han Suyeong. But why is that little kid so hurt?”

“She was hit by a car while coming home from school at night. But it was a hit-and-run…”

“Hit-and-run?”

Hyunseong immediately asked at the word hit-and-run. Then Yu Youngseok immediately answered.

“Yes, it’s been over a month since the accident, but they still haven’t caught the culprit. So her mom must be having a hard time because of the hospital bills. And she doesn’t have a dad…”

“How much are the hospital bills?”

“I don’t know exactly, but her mom came to the administration office last night because of the overdue hospital bills. That’s probably why her mom went out today too.”

That’s when it was.

Ding!

The elevator door opened.

After a while.

The three people who got off the elevator exited the entrance and headed to the parking lot.

That’s when it was.

“Youngseok, I’m going to the bathroom for a bit.”

“Yes, I understand. We’ll be waiting in the parking lot.”

Hyunseong rushed into the hospital and headed to the administration office.

“I’m here to pay the hospital bill for patient Han Suyeong in room 710.”

“Just a moment.”

The employee checked the computer, glanced at Hyunseong, and immediately said.

“It’s 5.3 million won.”

“Here.”

Hyunseong immediately handed over his card. Then the employee looked at Hyunseong once more and asked again.

“How many months would you like to pay in installments?”

“In full.”

“Pardon? Ah, yes…”

After receiving the card back, Hyunseong asked again.

“Is it possible to pay the hospital bill in advance?”

“Yes, of course. How much…?”

“How much will the future hospital bills be?”

The employee started tapping on the calculator.

About five minutes passed.

“She’ll be here for about two more months. The major surgery is over, and the rehabilitation costs will be about 5 million won more.”

“Please charge 10 million won.”

“Pardon? 10 million won?”

“Yes, the remaining amount will be settled later, right?”

“Yes, of course. We will settle it when she is discharged and return it to the guardian.”

“Then please charge it.”

“Is it in full?”

Hyunseong nodded instead of answering. Then the employee looked at Hyunseong once more and inserted the card into the terminal.

“May I ask what your relationship is with patient Han Suyeong?”

“I’m her uncle.”

“Yes, I understand. Thank you.”

Hyunseong, who received the card, started walking away from the administration office.

Hyunseong was about to exit the hospital entrance. A woman in her 40s with a dark expression passed by Hyunseong and entered the hospital.