Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 640

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Clatter!

Hyun-sung arrived in front of Yoon Ji-soo’s villa and ran up to the third floor in one breath. In his hands, he held a large watermelon.

Ding-dong!

The front door opened immediately after he rang the bell. Yoon Ji-soo, wearing a yellow dress, stood in front of the entrance.

It was like a dream.

She looked exactly as she did in his past life.

“Honey!”

Hyun-sung blurted out the word ‘honey’ without realizing it. It was a habit from his past life, and it came out unconsciously.

But reality was cold.

“President, please stop joking!”

“Hehe, Ji-soo.”

Only then did Hyun-sung come to his senses, and he laughed lightly, feeling embarrassed. But he was too reluctant to give up this feeling as it was.

Hyun-sung entered the hallway, put the watermelon on the floor, and spread his arms wide. It was a gesture for her to come and hug him, something he used to do when they were dating in his past life.

But this time, reality was also cold.

“Mr. Kim Hyun-sung, if you joke around one more time, you’ll be evicted from this house immediately.”

“…….”

Instead of speaking, Hyun-sung smiled slightly, picked up the watermelon from the floor, and went into the living room. Yoon Ji-soo followed him and immediately asked.

“What’s with the watermelon?”

“It’s the last day of Sambok [the three hottest days of the lunar year in Korea, traditionally a time for nourishing foods].”

“You’re always so polite when it comes to things like this.”

“I was told that you shouldn’t go to someone’s house empty-handed.”

“Who told you that?”

“Someone did.”

It was something his wife, Yoon Ji-soo, always said in her past life. She always said that people should keep the basics.

It was then.

Sniff sniff!

Hyun-sung began to sniff.

“Did you perhaps make Samgyetang [Korean ginseng chicken soup]?”

“Yes, today is the last day of Sambok, so I went to Bupyeong Market this morning and bought chicken and some ginseng roots.”

“You should have told me in advance, then I would have gone with you…….”

Smack.

Hyun-sung smacked his lips as if he was disappointed. Seeing that, Yoon Ji-soo smiled slightly and opened her mouth.

“It’s okay, President.”

“What do you mean it’s okay? We haven’t even gone to the market together yet.”

In his past life, they went to the market together at least once a week. They used to eat sweet potato fries and fish cakes. And sometimes they ate Kalguksu [Korean knife-cut noodle soup].

“Do you want to go to the market?”

“Yes, I want to go to the market and eat sweet potato fries and fish cakes with Ji-soo. And sometimes Kalguksu…….”

“Wait a minute.”

Yoon Ji-soo suddenly interrupted Hyun-sung. Then she continued.

“Do you perhaps like sweet potato fries and fish cakes?”

“Yes, of course.”

“That’s strange.”

“What is?”

“Sweet potato fries are my favorite among all the Twigim [Korean fried foods]. Of course, I like fish cakes too. So I always eat them when I go to the market…….”

Yoon Ji-soo looked at Hyun-sung as if she was amazed. Then she immediately continued.

“Surprisingly, you and I have similar tastes? Usually, men don’t really eat things like sweet potato fries…….”

“That’s because we’re a match made in heaven. I always…….”

“That’s enough!”

Yoon Ji-soo said in a strong tone before Hyun-sung could finish speaking. Then she headed to the kitchen and said.

“Stop talking nonsense and quickly wash your hands and sit down. Let’s eat Samgyetang.”

“Instead of that, how about we go to the market together sometime…….”

“President~~ Stop it and quickly sit down on the chair~~.”

Her unique way of speaking came out. At times like this, you shouldn’t say anything more and do as she says. Hyun-sung had already learned that in his past life.

“Yes~~.”

Hyun-sung mimicked Yoon Ji-soo’s tone, went to the sink to wash his hands, and sat down on the dining table chair. Seeing that, Yoon Ji-soo smiled in disbelief and started preparing the food.

A moment later.

Samgyetang was set up on the table like a painting.

“President, please eat before it gets cold.”

“Yes, I will enjoy the meal. Thank you for your hard work in this hot weather. Ji-soo, let’s eat together quickly too.”

Samgyetang!

It was an ordinary dish, but today, it felt more special than any other food.

Before eating the Samgyetang, Hyun-sung glanced at Yoon Ji-soo one more time and smiled. Then Yoon Ji-soo immediately asked.

“Why?”

“Because Ji-soo is so pretty.”

“You shouldn’t joke around in front of food. Eat your Samgyetang quickly.”

“Yes, yes…….”

Hyun-sung winked at Yoon Ji-soo and then immediately started eating the Samgyetang. Seeing that, Yoon Ji-soo smiled in disbelief and shook her head slightly before starting to eat the Samgyetang.

About 20 minutes passed.

Ring ring.

The telephone in the living room rang. Then Yoon Ji-soo quickly got up from her seat and headed to the living room.

A moment later.

Yoon Ji-soo’s expression, who had returned to the kitchen after finishing the call, was completely different from before. Hyun-sung immediately knew that something had happened.

Hyun-sung immediately asked.

“What’s wrong?”

“My mom…….”

Yoon Ji-soo couldn’t continue speaking. Then Hyun-sung immediately asked again.

“What about your mother?”

“My mom, well, a little while ago…….”

Yoon Ji-soo began to explain the contents of the call she had just had, tearfully. After Yoon Ji-soo’s explanation, Hyun-sung immediately asked.

“So, you’re saying that your mother collapsed and was taken to the hospital?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Why suddenly?”

“I don’t know the details, but it seems like those guys broke into the store.”

“Those guys?”

“Yes, the loan sharks. I didn’t know, but my mom took out a loan using the store as collateral because she didn’t have enough money to take over the store. But that went wrong…… sob.”

Yoon Ji-soo ended up bursting into tears while speaking. Seeing that, Hyun-sung seemed to think for a moment and then immediately continued.

“Ji-soo, get ready quickly.”

“Yes? What are you going to do?”

“What do you mean what am I going to do? We have to go to your mother right away.”

“Are you going all the way to Gangneung?”

“Even if it’s not Gangneung but Busan, we have to go right now. You said your mother collapsed?”

“That’s true, but…….”

Yoon Ji-soo was momentarily flustered. Of course, it was natural for her to go. It was her mother who had collapsed and been taken to the hospital, not someone else. But Hyun-sung’s position was different. He wasn’t close enough to her to go all the way there together.

“Ji-soo, what are you doing? Why aren’t you getting ready?”

“Are you really going to Gangneung?”

“Of course, it’s Ji-soo’s mother who collapsed, not someone else, so of course, I have to go. Come on, hurry up, we don’t have time.”

“…….”

Yoon Ji-soo was still at a loss. Because of that, she couldn’t say anything and just looked at Hyun-sung.

Then Hyun-sung’s urgent voice was heard again.

“Ji-soo!”

“Yes? Ah, yes…….”

“What are you thinking about right now?”

“Um…… Could you just take me to the bus terminal?”

It was a decision Yoon Ji-soo had made after much deliberation. No matter how much she thought about it, she didn’t think it made sense for Hyun-sung to go down to Gangneung.

But that was just Yoon Ji-soo’s thought, and the words that came out of Hyun-sung’s mouth were the opposite.

“What are you talking about right now? Are you telling me to let Ji-soo go to Gangneung alone in this situation?”

“What about the video store…….”

Yoon Ji-soo used the video store as an excuse. She couldn’t say that Hyun-sung wasn’t in a special relationship with her in this situation.

“Is the video store the problem in this situation?”

“…….”

Yoon Ji-soo couldn’t say anything more. The reason was that Hyun-sung’s eyes were too strong when he spoke.

He was that sincere right now.

Hyun-sung’s urgent voice was heard again.

“Ji-soo! Hurry!”

Yoon Ji-soo couldn’t hesitate any longer. If she dragged on any longer, she didn’t know what else would come out of Hyun-sung’s mouth.

“Yes, I understand. Wait a minute.”

A moment later.

The two people got out of the villa and got into the Jeep.

Yoon Ji-soo spoke first.

“Thank you.”

“Don’t say that. I’m just doing what I have to do right now. First, the seat belt…….”

Hyun-sung took care of Yoon Ji-soo’s seat belt first, who was spacing out because she was nervous. Then he immediately put it in gear and said.

“Ji-soo, we’re leaving now.”

“Yes.”

Yoon Ji-soo answered briefly and bit her lower lip slightly. It was her habit when she was anxious or nervous.

Brrr!

The Jeep carrying the two people came out of the alley and headed towards the Yeongdong Expressway.

About 30 minutes passed.

The Jeep was already running on the Yeongdong Expressway.

Hyun-sung glanced at Yoon Ji-soo next to him. Perhaps because she was anxious, she was constantly touching her hands and didn’t know what to do.

“Ji-soo, don’t worry too much.”

“My mom originally has high blood pressure. So I was always worried…….”

Yoon Ji-soo ended up showing tears while speaking.

Tap tap.

Hyun-sung patted her shoulder lightly to replace his heart. For now, that was the best he could do for her.

How much time had passed?

The Jeep carrying the two people was already going down the Daegwallyeong Pass. These days, the road has been newly opened, so the Daegwallyeong Pass is not used, but back then, you had no choice but to use the Daegwallyeong Pass to go to Gangneung.

Then Yoon Ji-soo took out her cell phone and started making a call somewhere. She seemed to be talking to someone at the restaurant.

A moment later.

Yoon Ji-soo, who had finished the call, said with a dark expression.

“Those guys are still at the store.”

“Yes? Still?”

“Yes, it seems like they’re trying to finish it today. What should I do?”

“Um…….”

After thinking for a moment, Hyun-sung immediately continued.

“First, leave those guys to me.”

“Yes? What are you going to do?”

“I’ll find out when I go and meet them. Don’t worry about those guys, Ji-soo, and just worry about your mother in the hospital. But where is the store your mother runs?”

Of course, Hyun-sung already knew the place. It wasn’t like he had only been there once or twice in his past life. But he had no choice but to ask Yoon Ji-soo now. If he went there himself without asking, it wouldn’t make sense.

“If you go a little further from Chodang [a district in Gangneung], you’ll see a sign that says ‘Grandma’s Tofu’ on the right. But what are you really going to do?”

“Just trust me.”

“What if those guys do something bad?”

“Ji-soo, I’m stronger than you think. So don’t worry about anything and stay by your mother’s side. I’ll solve it as quickly as possible and go to the hospital.”

“…….”

Yoon Ji-soo looked at Hyun-sung with anxious eyes instead of speaking. Then Hyun-sung immediately opened his mouth.

“Don’t you trust me?”

“I’m worried…….”

“I told you not to worry. There won’t be any problems, so just worry about your mother.”

“Then promise me just one thing. Promise me you won’t get hurt no matter what happens.”

“Yes, I understand. I’ll definitely do that.”

Only then did Yoon Ji-soo nod her head as if she understood. Her expression still showed signs of anxiety.

About 20 minutes passed.

The Jeep carrying the two people had already arrived at the Gangneung Medical Center parking lot.

“Ji-soo, go to your mother quickly. I’ll come as soon as possible too.”

“Don’t forget what you promised me. If you get hurt, President, I really…….”

Yoon Ji-soo couldn’t finish her words and bit her lower lip tightly. Her eyes were shaking.

“I understand, that won’t happen. Come on, go in quickly.”

“Yes, I understand. Then I’ll see you later.”

Yoon Ji-soo got out of the car and walked into the hospital with hurried steps, turning around several times.

A moment later.

Hyun-sung turned the car around and left the hospital parking lot, heading towards Chodang, as soon as Yoon Ji-soo had completely disappeared from his sight. His expression had changed completely from what it had been until now.

A moment later.

Squeak!

Hyun-sung, who had arrived at the ‘Grandma’s Tofu’ parking lot, got out of the car and immediately went into the store.

“We’re not open today, so just go.”

A man wearing a black suit said to Hyun-sung with a cigarette in one hand. Then Hyun-sung didn’t answer and looked around the store.

There were only two men in their mid-20s in the store, and no one else. The unusual thing was that they were both wearing black suits even in this Sambok [the three hottest days of the lunar year in Korea] heat.

Step.

Hyun-sung walked towards the man wearing the suit. Then the man who had been smoking a cigarette a little while ago threw the cigarette on the floor and spat before saying.

“Aish, I said we’re not open today!”

Hyun-sung quietly walked over and picked up the cigarette butt that had been thrown away a little while ago and approached the man. Then he immediately continued.

“Is it okay to do this in someone else’s restaurant?”

“What? You crazy…… Who are you?”

“Me? I’m the son-in-law of this store…….”