Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 647

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Returning as a Building Owner

6 Months Later.

After finishing his morning workout and taking a shower, Hyun-sung walked into the living room and immediately made a phone call.

Beep, beep.

The other person answered after two rings.

– Hello.

“It’s me, Ji-soo.”

The person Hyun-sung called was his wife, Yoon Ji-soo.

– Did you finish your workout?

“Yes, I just finished a little while ago and even took a shower. I’m about to leave now, is there anything you need?”

– Can you get some bread?

“Of course, I can. Is there anything else you need?”

– No, that’s all I need.

This is almost a daily conversation these days. The reason is that they decided to have breakfast together at Yoon Ji-soo’s house a month ago.

Hyun-sung made the suggestion first. He said that he couldn’t see Yoon Ji-soo from the time she went to work in the morning until she got off work, so they should at least have breakfast together.

At first, Yoon Ji-soo refused, saying it wasn’t time yet, but after Hyun-sung’s endless persuasion, she agreed last month, and it naturally became a part of their daily routine.

“Okay. I’ll stop by the bakery and buy some bread and go straight there. Even if you miss me, please bear with it a little longer.”

– You’re at it again from the morning…….

“Honey!”

It was a term he had used since they started dating in his past life, three years into their relationship. So, these days, he uses that term whenever he has the chance to call Yoon Ji-soo.

However, it seemed that it was still Hyun-sung’s own feeling, as he heard a different response from the other side of the phone.

– Don’t joke around from the morning and come quickly.

“Hehe, okay.”

– Be careful because the road is slippery.

“Yes, I know. Then, see you in a bit.”

Click.

A smile spread across Hyun-sung’s face as he hung up the phone.

It was an incredibly fast pace compared to his past life. In his past life, he didn’t start having breakfast together until three years after he started dating her.

Hyun-sung left the house and headed straight to the parking lot. The reason he was taking the car was to take her to work after breakfast. This was also one of the routines that had naturally developed since they started having breakfast together.

Vroom!

Hyun-sung, in his Jeep, headed to the bakery.

“Welcome, boss!”

As soon as he entered the bakery, Lee Se-yi greeted Hyun-sung happily. She immediately continued.

“I heard you have good news these days?”

“Yes? Good news?”

“The neighborhood is buzzing with rumors that you’re dating someone.”

“Haha, is that so?”

Hyun-sung didn’t deny it. Since they were often seen together in the neighborhood, it was natural for rumors to spread. To be honest, he wanted to brag about it.

“She’s very pretty, isn’t she?”

“Have you seen her?”

“She comes to buy bread sometimes. But not only is she pretty, but she also speaks so beautifully.”

“Haha, thank you. I appreciate you thinking so highly of us.”

Hyun-sung bowed slightly. Then, Lee Se-yi smiled brightly and immediately continued.

“You two look so good together. Now that I think about it, you two look very alike.”

“I hear that sometimes.”

It was the same in his past life. Whenever they went to a restaurant, they would sometimes hear that they looked alike.

This time, Hyun-sung asked first.

“How’s business these days?”

“Honestly, it’s a bit slow these days because it’s winter. But spring is only two months away, so I’m not too worried.”

“That’s a relief. And is there anything inconvenient about using the store?”

“Not at all. I don’t know how much more comfortable I’ve been since you became the building owner. To be honest, I used to feel awkward every time I paid the rent to the previous building owner.”

“Why?”

“Every time I had to pay the rent, he would insist on having a meal together…….”

Lee Se-yi stopped talking and shook her head from side to side. It seemed like she was in pain just thinking about it.

It was at that moment.

The door behind the counter opened, and someone appeared. It was Lee Se-yi’s daughter, Yoon Soo-jung.

“Uncle!”

“Oh? Soo-jung. Why are you here at this hour?”

“I came out with Mom early in the morning.”

As soon as Yoon Soo-jung finished answering, Lee Se-yi immediately opened her mouth.

“She comes to work with me these days.”

“Why?”

“There’s a reason.”

“What is it?”

“Well…….”

For some reason, Lee Se-yi couldn’t continue speaking. Hyun-sung could immediately sense that something was wrong.

Hyun-sung immediately asked again.

“What’s wrong?”

“Well, actually…….”

Lee Se-yi’s explanation followed.

There had been an unpleasant incident a few days ago. The man who lived next door kept knocking on the door.

Especially when Yoon Soo-jung was alone. So, since then, she had been bringing her daughter to work with her in the morning.

As soon as Lee Se-yi finished explaining, Hyun-sung immediately asked.

“How long are you planning to bring Soo-jung to work with you?”

“So, I put the house up for sale at the real estate agency. Once the deposit is returned, I’m going to look for another place. I used all the money I had saved up for the cafe construction last time…….”

“Wait a minute.”

Hyun-sung interrupted Lee Se-yi and immediately continued.

“Are you unable to move because of the deposit right now?”

“Yes, I have no choice since I don’t have any money right now. I’m planning to move with that money once the house is sold.”

“Hmm…….”

Hyun-sung seemed to be thinking for a moment before immediately opening his mouth.

“How about the 3rd floor of this building? The person who lived there left two weeks ago, and it’s empty now.”

“I’ve been thinking about that too, but the problem is the money. I need to move with the money from the place I’m living in now…….”

“Move in today, you can give me the money later when that house is sold.”

“No, thank you for the offer, but I can’t do that. It’s not just a few pennies, it’s over 100 million won [approximately $75,000 USD], how can I do that?”

Lee Se-yi shook her head as if it was absurd.

In fact, it was generally an absurd story. To move into a house with a deposit of 150 million won [approximately $112,500 USD] without any money.

“It’s okay with me. So, don’t worry about anything and come and live with Soo-jung. You can give me the money later when that house is sold.”

“I don’t know when that house will be sold, how can I do that? I can’t do that.”

“I said it’s okay with me.”

“No, how can…….”

Lee Se-yi couldn’t believe what she was hearing. How could anyone in the world move into a house worth 150 million won, not just a few pennies, with the promise to pay later?

“If it’s possible, move in today. No, if it’s hard to move in today, you can move the basic things first and move the rest of the luggage later.”

“Are you really okay with that?”

“Of course, not only for the boss but also for Soo-jung. Anyway, the house repairs are already finished, so move into the 3rd floor starting today.”

It was then.

Yoon Soo-jung, who was next to her, immediately opened her mouth.

“Mom, are we moving here now?”

“The boss here is telling us to do that, but…….”

Lee Se-yi was still hesitant, looking at Hyun-sung’s face as if she was sorry. Seeing that, Hyun-sung spoke to Yoon Soo-jung this time.

“Soo-jung, starting today, the 3rd floor here is Soo-jung’s house.”

“Uncle, is that real?”

“Of course, it is. Have I ever lied to Soo-jung?”

“Yay!”

Yoon Soo-jung raised both hands above her head and cheered as if she was celebrating. Seeing that, Hyun-sung looked at Lee Se-yi and continued.

“Move in today.”

“I’m so sorry and grateful, what should I do?”

“It’s okay. I was worried about Soo-jung being home alone anyway, so it’s a good thing.”

“I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life.”

Lee Se-yi bowed her head to Hyun-sung several times.

Shortly after.

Hyun-sung left the bakery and headed straight to Yoon Ji-soo’s house.

Arriving in front of her house, Hyun-sung parked in front of the villa and went up to the 3rd floor in one go.

Clunk.

Before he could ring the bell, the front door opened, and Yoon Ji-soo’s standing figure came into Hyun-sung’s view. Then, Hyun-sung entered the entrance and spread both arms wide.

“Honey!”

“Why are you like this from the morning?”

“It’s morning, that’s why. I’ve missed you so much since last night…….”

Hyun-sung spread his arms even wider as if he was about to hug Yoon Ji-soo. Then, Yoon Ji-soo came closer and snatched the bread bag in her right hand, saying.

“If you keep doing this, I might reconsider you coming in the morning.”

Yoon Ji-soo turned away and headed to the kitchen, leaving those words behind.

It was then.

Hyun-sung ran towards her as she turned around and hugged her tightly from behind with both arms.

“What are you doing?”

“Just stay like this for a moment.”

“Hyun-sung.”

“Do you know how much I missed you all night? I wanted to run to you in the middle of the night, but I forced myself to hold back.”

“…….”

Yoon Ji-soo was silent for a while without saying anything.

Shortly after.

Yoon Ji-soo turned her head and opened her mouth.

“Okay, that’s enough now~~.”

Whack!

Hyun-sung grabbed Yoon Ji-soo’s shoulders and turned her around. Then, the two of them were facing each other.

“Didn’t Ji-soo miss me all night?”

“Why are you like this from the morning?”

“Did you miss me? Didn’t you miss me?”

“Why are you being like this today?”

“Tell me quickly. I missed Ji-soo so much all night…….”

“I missed you. Are you happy now?”

Yoon Ji-soo glared at Hyun-sung with those words and turned her steps to the kitchen, saying.

“Wait a moment. I’ll bake the bread and we’ll have breakfast soon.”

“Yesss~~.”

Hyun-sung answered in a loud voice. Then, Yoon Ji-soo looked at Hyun-sung and smiled, then headed to the kitchen.

Smirk.

Hyun-sung was also smiling. Whatever the reason, wasn’t Hyun-sung over fifty years old? When you think about it, he had already been married to her for 15 years. In that situation, he couldn’t help but laugh.

But the amazing thing was that even though he already knew all of that, whenever he thought of her, he kept wanting to see her and feeling excited, just like when he was dating her for the first time in his past life.

Hyun-sung smiled again as he looked at Yoon Ji-soo, who was baking bread in the kitchen.

30 minutes later.

The two of them left the front door side by side after finishing breakfast.

It was then.

Snow began to fall from the sky.

“Honey, it’s snowing.”

“I know, there was no news of snow today…… But don’t you think you’re calling me ‘honey’ too naturally these days?”

“Why? I like it…….”

Hyun-sung started going down the stairs as if nothing was wrong. Then, Yoon Ji-soo, who was following behind, opened her mouth again.

“Sometimes, Hyun-sung, you’re strange.”

“Yes? What is it?”

“You’re too natural. Anyone would think you’ve lived with me for at least a few years. I still feel strange when you’re at home sometimes.”

Smirk.

Hyun-sung couldn’t help but smile. How could he not? He had lived with her for 15 years, so it would be stranger if he wasn’t natural. But the problem was that all of this was only in Hyun-sung’s memory.

It was then.

“Uh-oh?”

Yoon Ji-soo’s urgent voice was heard. Hyun-sung turned around in an instant. At that moment, Yoon Ji-soo was slipping on the snow piled up on the stairs.

Thud!

Hyun-sung caught Yoon Ji-soo, who was falling, with both hands.

It was a momentary event.

Hyun-sung immediately asked.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, I’m okay. Put me down now.”

“I can’t, it’s slippery. I’ll just go down to the first floor like this.”

“No, what if someone sees us?”

“What if they see us? I’m going to protect my woman…… I’m never going to put you down.”

With those words, Hyun-sung put more strength into his arms and started going down the stairs.

“Hyun-sung, don’t do this.”

“Ji-soo, you’re the one who shouldn’t do this. If you fall here, it’ll be a big problem. So, please bear with it a little longer.”

Hyun-sung gave more strength to the arm he was holding. Then, he continued to go down the stairs.

Shortly after.

As soon as they came down the stairs, Yoon Ji-soo immediately opened her mouth.

“Okay, put me down quickly now.”

“The floor is also slippery. Let’s just go to the car.”

“Hyun-sung!”

“Just stay still. I’ll take care of you properly today.”

With those words, Hyun-sung walked towards the Jeep with Yoon Ji-soo in his arms.

The snow was still falling.

“…….”

Yoon Ji-soo gave up and remained silent without saying anything.

It was when they were almost at the Jeep.

Yoon Ji-soo suddenly wrapped her arms around Hyun-sung’s neck. Then, the faces of the two became closer.

It was an opportunity given by heaven.

Hyun-sung brought his lips to her red lips. Then, he gave strength to both arms and pulled her up.

The snow was already falling more heavily, piling up white on top of their heads.