Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 659

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Returning and Building Owner

“Huh…!”

Hyun-sung couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of about twenty sturdy men in black suits lined up in two rows in the parking lot.

They were none other than Oh Myung-hwan and Han Sang-tae from Shilla Savings Bank, along with their staff. The “(?)” was removed as it was unnecessary.

What was even more absurd was the sight of the two men standing at the very front.

Oh Myung-hwan and Han Sang-tae were even holding bouquets of flowers.

“Hyun-sung, do you think those people are waiting for us?”

“It seems that way.”

“What is all this? It’s embarrassing the neighborhood.”

“Let’s go inside for now.”

The Jeep carrying Hyun-sung and Yoon Ji-soo slowly began to enter the parking lot.

It was then.

“Boss! Sister-in-law! Welcome!”

The twenty or so men in black suits, standing in rows on both sides, simultaneously bent at a 90-degree angle and shouted loudly.

“Oh my! What is this….”

Yoon Ji-soo looked bewildered, unsure of what to do.

On the other hand, Hyun-sung seemed to be enjoying the spectacle, even wearing a smile on his face. Seeing this, Yoon Ji-soo immediately spoke up.

“Hyun-sung, how can you be smiling in this situation?”

“Instead of that, since your younger brothers are doing this anyway, why not enjoy it?”

“What? How can you say that?”

“It’s cute, isn’t it?”

Hyun-sung found it amusing, a smile spreading across his face.

Screech!

As the Jeep came to a stop in the parking lot, both doors opened simultaneously, and a loud voice was heard.

“Boss! Welcome!”

“Sister-in-law! Welcome!”

As the two got out of the car, Oh Myung-hwan and Han Sang-tae approached them, holding out the bouquets of flowers.

“Boss, welcome!”

“Oh, President Oh, is this why you called earlier?”

“Yes, that’s right. You’ve come all the way down to Gangneung, so I should at least show this much sincerity, shouldn’t I?”

Oh Myung-hwan puffed out his chest as if he had accomplished something great.

This time, Han Sang-tae held out the bouquet of flowers he was holding to Yoon Ji-soo.

“Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work in coming here.”

“Yes? Ah, yes….”

Yoon Ji-soo was still at a loss.

Hyun-sung seemed to be subtly enjoying her reaction, a smile playing on his lips.

But that was only for a moment.

Hyun-sung looked at Oh Myung-hwan and said immediately.

“President Oh, take the guys and quickly go inside the restaurant. People will think we’re filming a movie. Go inside and have a bowl of tofu soup.”

Hyun-sung was also taken aback. But they had prepared this to welcome them, so he couldn’t say anything else.

“Yes, I understand. We will follow you and Sister-in-law as soon as you go in.”

“Okay, sure.”

After answering, Hyun-sung grabbed Yoon Ji-soo’s hand, who looked bewildered, and said.

“Ji-soo, let’s go inside.”

“Okay, I’ll see you later.”

Yoon Ji-soo said, clenching her teeth. She looked utterly dumbfounded by the situation.

Just then.

The voice of his mother, Ahn Young-soon, who was waiting for them in front of the restaurant, was heard.

“Ji-soo!”

“Oh? Mom!”

Yoon Ji-soo waved her hand with an awkward expression. Then, Ahn Young-soon approached and said again.

“Who are all these people?”

“Well, that’s….”

Yoon Ji-soo didn’t know what to say. At that moment, Hyun-sung, who was next to her, immediately spoke up.

“Mother, hello. It’s nice to see you again. Have you been well?”

“Oh? Aren’t you the video guy who came last time?”

“Yes, that’s right. Last time, I came as the video guy, but this time, I’ve come to greet you as your future son-in-law.”

As soon as Hyun-sung finished speaking, Ahn Young-soon looked at Yoon Ji-soo. It was a look that asked for an explanation. It seemed that Yoon Ji-soo hadn’t told her mother about Hyun-sung yet.

Yoon Ji-soo continued immediately.

“Mom, the man I told you about a few days ago is this person.”

“Last time, you insisted he was too young, but in the end… I knew it. I thought it was suspicious last time.”

“Mom, let’s go inside quickly. Everyone’s watching.”

Crowds had already gathered in front of the restaurant.

“Oh, okay. Let’s go in. Let’s go in quickly.”

Ahn Young-soon answered Yoon Ji-soo and then immediately said to Hyun-sung.

“Yes, Mother!”

After answering, Hyun-sung went inside and gave a wink to Oh Myung-hwan, who was behind him. Then, Oh Myung-hwan nodded as if he understood.

A moment later.

As they entered the restaurant, Ahn Young-soon led them to a room. Oh Myung-hwan and the others who followed went into two separate rooms.

The two entered the room.

The first to speak was Hyun-sung.

“Mother, please sit down. I’d like to formally introduce myself.”

“Yes? Oh, okay.”

Ahn Young-soon looked at Hyun-sung, still awkward. Then, Yoon Ji-soo, seeing her, immediately said.

“Mom, sit down quickly. He said he’s going to introduce himself.”

“Oh, okay.”

Only then did Ahn Young-soon sit down.

“Mother, I’m Kim Hyun-sung. I’d like to formally introduce myself.”

With those words, Hyun-sung bowed deeply.

Even in his past life, Ahn Young-soon hadn’t opposed him from the beginning. Perhaps that’s why he still had a good impression of her.

“I’m glad to see you again after we met last time. How is your health?”

“Well, I’m fine. By the way, I only received help last time and was too flustered to properly thank you.”

“You’re too kind. And Mother, please speak comfortably.”

“That’s still….”

Ahn Young-soon still looked uncomfortable and awkward. Then, Yoon Ji-soo, seeing her, smiled lightly as if she understood and handed her the shopping bag placed next to her.

“Mom, he prepared this for you, going to the department store for days.”

“Oh, you shouldn’t have….”

“There are clothes, cosmetics, and health supplements, so take your time to look at them later.”

“This is so expensive….”

Just then.

A restaurant employee approached and asked Ahn Young-soon.

“Madam, how should we prepare the meal?”

Ahn Young-soon immediately looked at Hyun-sung and asked.

“Our tofu soup is the best here, is that okay with you?”

“Yes, of course.”

Even children know that Chodang tofu soup is the best in Gangneung.

Hyun-sung nodded and said. Then, Ahn Young-soon looked at the employee and said immediately.

“Prepare the tofu soup set meal and the same for the next room.”

“Yes, Madam.”

As the employee left, Ahn Young-soon looked at Hyun-sung and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Um… if you don’t mind me asking, how old are you this year…?”

“Ah, yes. I’m thirty-one.”

As soon as Hyun-sung finished speaking, Yoo Young-soon looked at Yoon Ji-soo, who was sitting in front of her. But her expression was funny again. It was as if she was glaring, saying, “Is this even possible?”

It was probably because of the age difference between the two.

Smile!

Yoon Ji-soo smiled and immediately continued.

“Mom, your daughter is capable, right? Where else would she bring such a young groom?”

“You, I’ll talk to you later.”

“Tsk, you’re secretly happy….”

Yoon Ji-soo glanced at Ahn Young-soon.

Just then.

Ahn Young-soon stepped forward and grabbed Hyun-sung’s hand, immediately continuing.

“Thank you!”

Hyun-sung already knew. Even in his past life, Ahn Young-soon hadn’t asked anything and had said that to him for the first time.

Back then, Hyun-sung was just running a small video store. But she didn’t ask anything else and thanked him like she was doing now.

“No, Mother. I’m the one who’s more grateful. Thank you for raising your daughter so beautifully.”

“Your name is Kim Hyun-sung, right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Then I can call you Kim Son-in-law [Korean term for ‘son-in-law’] from now on, right?”

“Thank you, Mother!”

Hyun-sung bowed his head to Ahn Young-soon. Then, Yoon Ji-soo, who was watching, smiled and immediately opened her mouth.

“Mom, is it a pass?”

“Of course, where else would you find such a handsome young man….”

Just then.

Food began to enter the room.

A moment later.

“Kim Son-in-law, please eat.”

“Yes, thank you. I’ll enjoy the meal. But aren’t you eating with us, Mother?”

“I ate earlier. Then, enjoy your meal.”

Ahn Young-soon got up from her seat and went outside. It was her consideration for Hyun-sung.

With only the two of them in the room, Yoon Ji-soo looked at Hyun-sung and asked.

“How do you feel?”

“I feel great. My mother-in-law called me Kim Son-in-law right away.”

“My mom has an eye for people, right? Where else in Korea would you bring such a wonderful groom? Hehe….”

Yoon Ji-soo smiled lightly, as if she was embarrassed after saying it herself.

Only for a moment.

Yoon Ji-soo said again with a serious expression.

“Thank you, Hyun-sung.”

“Don’t mention it… The tofu soup is getting cold, let’s eat.”

“Yes, let’s.”

The two looked at each other for a moment and then smiled simultaneously, as if they had promised, and began to eat the tofu soup.

Some time later.

After finishing the meal, a voice calling Hyun-sung was heard from outside.

“Boss, we’ll be heading back now.”

“Okay, sure. I’ll go to the office a little later, so let’s see each other then.”

“Yes, Boss!”

As Oh Myung-hwan and his staff disappeared, Yoon Ji-soo immediately asked.

“Why to the office?”

“I have something to talk about.”

“But no matter how I look at it, it’s amazing.”

“What’s so amazing?”

“The person who gave you the bouquet of flowers earlier. He looked like he was over forty at first glance, but why does he call you ‘Boss’ so respectfully? But what’s even stranger is that you accept the situation so naturally.”

No matter how much Yoon Ji-soo thought about it, it was something she couldn’t understand logically.

He looked like he was at least ten years older, but he called him ‘Boss’ every time he spoke.

“Are you going to talk about it again?”

“You’re not going to talk about arm wrestling like last time, are you?”

“That’s right. I won in arm wrestling. If you still don’t believe me, should I call President Oh and have him confirm it? If I call him now, he’ll come running right away.”

With those words, Hyun-sung immediately took out his cell phone. Then, Yoon Ji-soo, seeing this, quickly snatched Hyun-sung’s cell phone and continued.

“Oh, are you really going to do this?”

“It can’t be helped since Ji-soo doesn’t believe me. It’ll only take a moment….”

“Tsk, okay. Let’s just move on.”

Yoon Ji-soo glared at Hyun-sung as if she was wronged. Then, Hyun-sung shrugged his shoulders and smiled.

It was then.

The door opened, and Ahn Young-soon came in with dessert.

The dessert was pumpkin Sikhye [Korean sweet rice beverage].

Mother-in-law’s homemade pumpkin Sikhye, the Sikhye he liked the most when he came down to Gangneung in his past life.

“Try it.”

“Yes, thank you. I get to eat this pumpkin Sikhye again, Mother!”

“Huh? Again…?”

Only then did Hyun-sung realize that he had made a mistake because he was so happy.

“No, it’s just that I like pumpkin Sikhye so much… Haha.”

Hyun-sung smiled lightly as if nothing had happened and began to eat the pumpkin Sikhye. Then, Yoon Ji-soo, looking at him, tilted her head and continued.

“Sometimes you say strange things. You’ve done that to me several times….”

“That’s what I’m saying. I don’t know why I do that. By the way, Ji-soo, try it quickly. Mother’s pumpkin Sikhye is really amazing.”

Hyun-sung began to eat the pumpkin Sikhye again.

After that, the conversation with Ahn Young-soon continued for over two hours.

If it was the first time, it might have been different, but since it was something he had already experienced in his past life, Hyun-sung could talk to Ahn Young-soon comfortably without any hesitation.

***

That evening.

Hyun-sung left the tofu soup restaurant and headed to Daesung Building in downtown Gangneung.

Arriving at Daesung Building, Hyun-sung went straight up to the 3rd floor.

Ding!

As the elevator doors opened, Hyun-sung immediately got off.

The atmosphere was completely different from last time. Back then, there were six men in black suits guarding the elevator. But today, there was no one.

Step by step.

Hyun-sung headed to the office at the very end.

“Oh?”

Arriving in front of the office, Hyun-sung smiled as he looked at the sign. Last time, it said ‘Shilla Savings Bank,’ but today, a sign that said ‘Food Cart Corporation’ was in its place instead.

“You guys!”

It was the moment when a smile naturally appeared on Hyun-sung’s face.