Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 69

“You probably don’t believe me, right? Just watch. I’ll make it happen.”

“…….”

Park Hee-cheol’s expression remained unchanged.

Of course.

No one in the world would believe Hyun-sung’s words. But Hyun-sung knows. This land is worth it.

In his past life, that place was already a huge hit as a mega-sized restaurant.

Of course, it requires considerable funds to do so, but he can make that money bit by bit. In his past life, it was something he couldn’t even dream of, but now it’s different.

Because that possibility is definitely there.

Knowing the future, what can’t he do?

Park Hee-cheol, who had been watching Hyun-sung’s expression, handed him something again.

“Take this.”

“What’s this again?”

“This is the real reason I brought you here.”

“The real reason?”

It’s obviously money.

Hyun-sung’s prediction was correct. He already had a feeling when he asked if the precognitive dream would continue to be valid.

He was curious about how it would come out, and Park Hee-cheol handed him cash.

What does that mean?

Then Park Hee-cheol spoke again.

“Don’t you want to open it and see?”

“Isn’t it obvious without even looking?”

“Still, aren’t you curious how much it is?”

“From the size, it looks like ten thousand won [Korean currency] bills, and from the volume, it looks like about three bundles.”

“You’re like a ghost.”

Park Hee-cheol was surprised once again.

How is such behavior possible at that age?

Well, discussing common sense in front of this friend doesn’t make sense. His fate, which was supposed to be wandering in the heavens, is sitting here and talking.

Hyun-sung’s words continued.

“What’s the purpose (用處)?” [The Chinese characters mean ‘use’ or ‘purpose’]

“It’s an investment.”

“An investment?”

“That’s right. It’s an investment in the store you’re going to sign a contract for.”

‘Huh?’

This isn’t right…….

Investment basically means not just lending money, but aiming for a certain portion of the profit.

At most, it’s only about 12 *pyeong* [approximately 430 square feet, a Korean unit of area]. And investing there?

Even if he’s a money-grubber, this isn’t it.

Then that means there’s another intention…….

Hyun-sung looked at Park Hee-cheol and asked.

“What are the investment conditions?”

“There aren’t any.”

“……?”

“Just confirm that precognitive dream one more time.”

Confirm the dream one more time?

That means he still can’t believe what has happened so far.

You don’t believe it, but you’re going to invest again?

Then this investment, in the worst case, is just going to be thrown away without regret.

Throw it away?

No, on the contrary, if it’s a big hit…….

Then things will be different.

It’s not just a simple jackpot. From Park Hee-cheol’s point of view, he’s gaining the future.

If there are no future uncertainties in investing, it’s like swimming with your feet on the ground.

What Park Hee-cheol wants now is the certainty of the precognitive dream. In other words, certainty about the future. Then he intends to invest properly.

As expected, he’s a scary human being when it comes to money.

Is this what you call a natural sense?

Hyun-sung looked at Park Hee-cheol.

“You’re amazing.”

“That means you’ve already figured out my intentions, which is hard to believe. But I don’t have to explain it, so that part is rather convenient for me.”

“You were born with it.”

“Haha…, come on, don’t tease me. I don’t think you’re easy either.”

Tsk.

Nothing to say. I thought, what can a guy who’s trying to start a business before graduating from high school say to others?

Then Park Hee-cheol looked at Hyun-sung and asked.

“What are you going to do? Are you willing to accept this investment?”

“Um…….”

With this money, he can properly decorate the store and have enough operating funds for several months. Moreover, there are no conditions that would be a loss for him.

Even in the worst case, it’s not a burden.

Besides, he’s not asking to share the profits.

There’s no reason to hesitate any longer.

Hyun-sung looked at Park Hee-cheol and said confidently.

“I’ll take it. I’ll take that investment.”

“You’re confident?”

“Confidence is something you’ll know when you see it, and right now, there’s nothing for me to lose, right? You’re offering to give it to me, so why would I refuse?”

‘Look at this guy.’

Park Hee-cheol laughed inwardly.

Hyun-sung’s words are all correct.

From his point of view, there’s nothing to lose. Even if the store fails, there’s no burden. It’s not a debt to be repaid. Moreover, even if it’s a big hit, he’s not asking to share the profits.

From Hyun-sung’s point of view, it’s right to accept it unconditionally.

But the problem is his attitude.

It’s hard to say, but it feels like the positions of the giver and the receiver have been reversed.

But what’s even funnier is that he can’t say anything to him. The reason is simple. He’s still thirsty.

It’s also why Park Hee-cheol has to force himself to smile.

“You seem to be in a good mood.”

For Hyun-sung, who doesn’t know Park Hee-cheol’s inner thoughts, it’s a natural question. But it was also Park Hee-cheol’s job to answer that question.

“Haha…, of course, I am.”

“You’re really amazing. But can I ask you one thing?”

“As much as you want.”

“If I confirm that dream one more time, what are you planning to do then?”

He wanted to check Park Hee-cheol’s capacity.

He’s more sensitive than anyone else when it comes to money. Usually, if this level of verification is done, they would bring even a small amount of money and ask for investment opportunities.

But Park Hee-cheol didn’t do that.

Even though he changed his destiny, he still doesn’t believe it. That’s how thorough he is when it comes to money.

He brought three million won [Korean currency]. Only on the condition that he would verify it one more time. He’s not lending it, and he doesn’t want profits.

Three million won is by no means a small amount. He’s a person who’s willing to use that money as a one-time cost for verification.

Then how much investment amount is this person thinking about in his head right now?

That’s why Hyun-sung is asking now.

Then, Park Hee-cheol opened his mouth.

“What else? Isn’t it obvious?”

“You mean…….”

“By any chance, do you know the saying that opportunity is like a bird?”

Is this the *余裕* [Japanese word for composure or余裕] of the haves?

Park Hee-cheol suddenly changed the subject.

But Hyun-sung knows the meaning of those words.

He chuckled.

There’s one thing Park Hee-cheol doesn’t know.

That Hyun-sung ran a bookstore in his past life. Of course, just because he ran a bookstore doesn’t mean he knows all the books, but he knows that much.

Hyun-sung slowly opened his mouth.

“Didn’t the German writer ‘Schiller’ say that? Just like it’s useless if you don’t catch a bird before it flies away, it’s the same with opportunity.”

“Haha, I don’t know who said it, but is the person who said that German?”

“Yes, he’s the writer who wrote the famous *Ode to Joy*. He was also very close to Goethe.”

“…….”

Park Hee-cheol stared at Hyun-sung without saying a word.

It’s like an onion, the more you know, the more amazing it is.

Hyun-sung looked at Park Hee-cheol and asked again.

“So?”

“Huh? Ah……, right. I was thinking about something else for a moment, so what’s so? You have to seize the opportunity when it comes.”

“You mean?”

“I think it’s the last opportunity given to me. I’m going to bet everything. Others call this ‘all-in’.”

That was it.

It was the moment when the reason why Park Hee-cheol brought three million won to check Hyun-sung’s ability one more time was confirmed. It was because Park Hee-cheol thought it was the last opportunity, so he was more careful.

Hyun-sung stroked his chin.

It’s his habit that comes out when he’s deep in thought.

Park Hee-cheol, who was like an enemy in his past life. Now he’s trying to become Hyun-sung’s stepping stone.

Of course, it was to satisfy his own greed, but the fruit is not his alone. Of course, it’s a symbiosis, and a certain part becomes Hyun-sung’s share.

Of course, he doesn’t know how much Park Hee-cheol has. But what’s certain is that it won’t be a small amount.

‘Investment opportunity?’

He’s lived it before, so if he thinks about it a little, finding it won’t be a problem.

He never thought of it…….

If this happens, the reason why he must succeed in the ramen shop this time becomes clear.

Building owner!

He thought it might happen sooner than he thought.

Then Park Hee-cheol looked at Hyun-sung and asked again.

“If I invest properly, what are you going to do?”

It’s stupid to hesitate.

He knows the future and he’s going to invest. There’s no better opportunity than this.

But in this world, the position changes a lot depending on who holds the knife. And after living, he realized that it’s quite important.

Who is Park Hee-cheol?

Even though he’s living like a gentle sheep now, he doesn’t know when he’ll change again.

That’s what money is like.

It can become a runaway horse at any time.

That’s why you have to tighten the reins from the beginning.

“Well……, isn’t the condition important?”

There’s no need to rush right now anyway.

For now, the ramen shop is the priority. Then time is on Hyun-sung’s side. There’s no need to rush.

The person who’s in a hurry is the one who makes concessions.

Park Hee-cheol slightly opened his mouth.

“Condition…….”

“Let’s take our time and think about it so we don’t feel sorry for each other.”

“Let’s see?”

Park Hee-cheol glanced at Hyun-sung.

Then he smiled.

Hyun-sung, who saw that, raised his beer glass.

“Let’s have the last drink and go. And I’ll show you how I’m going to make the ramen shop a success with this money. Look forward to it.”

“Haha, just do that. Then I’ll step in.”

As expected, he’s still a human being to be careful of.

As soon as the talk of money came out, Park Hee-cheol’s eyes changed. His lungs were already full of air.

At times like this, it’s meaningful to let out some air.

“What are you going to do when you step in?”

“Huh? That’s…….”

“I don’t know anything unless I see it in my dreams. So just stay still until I tell you.”

“Ah, I understand.”

Hyun-sung was never going to be just a performing bear. He thought that if he did well, he might be able to tame Wang Seo-bang [a term for a wealthy, often exploitative, landlord or boss].

Hyun-sung held out his glass again.

“Come on, let’s drink.”