Return To The Building Owner [EN]: Chapter 698

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“It’s me, Chairman.”

Hyun-sung had called none other than Shin Chun-oh, the former chairman of Nongshim.

Meanwhile, Chairman Shin Chun-oh, who received the call late at night, was startled and answered loudly.

– President Kim! What’s going on at this hour? Did something happen?

“Do you perhaps remember my friend, Lee Soo-hyuk?”

– Lee Soo-hyuk?

“Yes, he’s a close friend from high school. I’ve mentioned him to you a few times before.”

– Hmm, just a moment…

After a brief silence, Chairman Shin Chun-oh spoke again.

– Are you perhaps talking about that friend who dreamed of becoming a novelist?

“You remember? Yes, that’s right. Soo-hyuk’s dream was to be a writer.”

– But why him all of a sudden?

“Soo-hyuk is very sick.”

– Sick? Where?

“Well, that is…”

Hyun-sung began to explain Lee Soo-hyuk’s current condition in detail. As soon as Hyun-sung’s explanation ended, Chairman Shin Chun-oh’s voice was heard immediately.

– Tsk, tsk… What should we do about this?

“That’s why I urgently called you, Chairman. I need your help.”

– Alright, how can I help?

“Please find the best doctor in the field of brain tumors. I thought Nongshim would have that information internally.”

The moment he decided to treat Lee Soo-hyuk, the first person he thought of was Chairman Shin Chun-oh.

It seemed that they would have information on the best doctors in each field within the company.

– I understand. Wait a moment. I’ll contact the headquarters and call you back right away.

“Yes, we must save Soo-hyuk no matter what. Please.”

– Alright, hang up for now. The chairman’s secretariat probably knows. I’ll check right away.

“Yes, please as soon as possible.”

Click.

As the call ended, Lee Soo-hyuk’s mother, Yoo Soo-min, approached.

“Are you moving Soo-hyuk to Seoul tonight?”

“Yes, that’s right. We can’t waste time here doing nothing. We’ll treat Soo-hyuk no matter what.”

“Thank you, really thank you. I wanted to get him re-examined at a hospital in Seoul anyway. But, you might know… no, never mind.”

Yoo Soo-min started to say something but stopped.

Hyun-sung stared at her for a moment before continuing.

“And you may have heard this from Soo-hyuk, but from this moment on, I will cover all treatment costs.”

Hyun-sung deliberately mentioned it because it was a realistic aspect that couldn’t be ignored. Hyun-sung already knew from his past life that the world doesn’t work with just good intentions.

Yoo Soo-min grabbed Hyun-sung’s hand and said.

“I don’t know what to say. Thank you.”

“It’s nothing, Mother. It’s something I should do.”

Yoo Soo-min shook her head and continued.

“No, it’s not. It’s something we should be doing, but Hyun-sung is doing it for us. I’m sorry, but please save our Soo-hyuk.”

“Yes, Mother. Don’t worry.”

Just then.

Beep!

Hyun-sung’s phone rang.

“Mother, I’ll take this call.”

Yoo Soo-min nodded as if she understood. Hyun-sung answered the phone right away.

“Hello.”

– Is this Kim Hyun-sung?

“Oh? Is this Chief Secretary Yoon [a high-ranking administrative aide]?”

The caller was an unexpected person. The voice belonged to Yoon Seung-hyun, the chief secretary of the current Nongshim chairman.

He remembered his voice because he had spoken to him several times when Chairman Shin Chun-oh went down to the countryside four years ago.

– You remember my voice?

“Yes, of course, I remember.”

– Then, let’s proceed directly to the matter without further greetings. The transfer of Lee Soo-hyuk will be handled by the secretariat. It’s faster to handle things from a company level rather than individually.”

Indeed, it would be faster to handle things if the secretariat of a large company took the lead rather than an individual.

And since the goal was to transfer Lee Soo-hyuk to a large hospital as quickly as possible, there was no problem.

“I don’t mind. Just get Soo-hyuk transferred quickly. But which hospital are we going to?”

– We’re going to Severance Hospital in Gangnam [a district in Seoul known for its affluence and advanced medical facilities].

“Severance Hospital?”

– Yes, that’s right. Dr. Choi Min-young, the leading authority in the field of brain tumors in Korea, is there right now. We’ve already contacted Dr. Choi. We’ve arranged for him to receive treatment tomorrow morning.”

“You work fast. I won’t forget this favor.”

– I’m just following the chairman’s instructions.

“Even if you’re working under instructions, Chief Secretary, you’re the one doing the work. How can I not acknowledge that?”

That’s obvious. Even if he’s working under instructions, Yoon Seung-hyun is the one who’s ultimately moving.

He said he had already spoken with Dr. Choi Min-young of Severance Hospital. That meant he had taken the initiative.

Hyun-sung wanted to express his gratitude for his proactive actions.

– Thank you, Kim Hyun-sung.

“Chief Secretary, please take good care of my friend Soo-hyuk.”

– Yes, I understand. As soon as the call ends, we’ll transfer Lee Soo-hyuk immediately. And I’ll let you know the progress once more through this number.”

“Yes, I understand. Thank you. Then, I’ll see you at Severance Hospital in the morning.”

– Yes, I understand!

Click.

The call ended with Yoon Seung-hyun’s energetic reply.

“Who…?”

Lee Soo-hyuk asked, having approached at some point.

“Chief Secretary Yoon Hyun-seung from Nongshim headquarters.”

“Chief Secretary? Why is he calling at this hour?”

“Listen carefully to what I’m about to say. In a little while…”

Hyun-sung began to explain what he had discussed with Yoon Seung-hyun earlier. As soon as Hyun-sung’s explanation ended, Lee Soo-hyuk asked immediately.

“Nongshim is taking the lead in transferring me?”

“Yeah, that’s right. It’s faster to handle things that way.”

“Why are they doing that?”

“There’s a reason. You just need to get in the ambulance. Then, you’ll arrive at Severance Hospital tomorrow morning. Of course, you’ll be able to receive treatment right away tomorrow morning.”

Lee Soo-hyuk tilted his head and looked at Hyun-sung. Then he asked immediately.

“Is this your doing?”

“Someone I know is helping.”

“So, in the end, you’re the one who made it happen, right?”

“Yes, that doctor is the leading authority in Korea when it comes to brain tumors. So, he’ll definitely be able to get rid of your tumor. So, you have to keep fighting and never give up. Got it?”

Lee Soo-hyuk didn’t answer right away, but looked at Hyun-sung for a moment before grabbing his hand.

“Hyun-sung, thank you. Meeting you in my life is a great fortune. I’ll never forget this favor.”

“You rascal, what are you saying between us… Alright, I’ll follow the ambulance, so let’s meet at the hospital in the morning.”

“Yeah, okay.”

Just then.

“Lee Soo-hyuk, we’re transferring you to Gangnam Severance Hospital right now. Get ready quickly.”

The nurse ran over and said.

The quiet hospital suddenly became busy.

***

Gangnam Severance Hospital Emergency Room.

A man was pacing in front of the emergency room.

He checked the time. It was just past two in the morning.

“It’s about time he arrived…”

Just then.

The sound of an ambulance siren began to be heard in the distance.

Shortly after.

The ambulance arrived in front of the emergency room, and the back door opened, and a person got out. Then, the man who had been waiting in front of the emergency room approached.

“Are you Lee Soo-hyuk?”

“Yes, that’s right. Are you Chief Secretary Yoon from Nongshim?”

“Yes, that’s me. Thank you for coming. I’ll take it from here.”

“Just a moment.”

Lee Soo-hyuk looked back at the ambulance for a moment. He was looking for Hyun-sung. But he wasn’t visible. It seemed he couldn’t keep up with the speed of the ambulance.

“Are you looking for someone?”

“Yes, my friend Hyun-sung. He said he would follow behind the ambulance.”

“Even if he chases after as fast as he can, there will be about a 20-minute difference. If you go inside, he will come to the hospital room.”

The two entered the emergency room.

20 minutes later.

A Jeep entered Severance Hospital.

“Hoo!”

With a deep breath, a man got out of the car. It was Hyun-sung, who had followed the ambulance from Wonju. He was inevitably later than the ambulance because he was blocked by traffic lights in the middle.

Hyun-sung headed straight to the hospital room. He had received a call from Chief Secretary Yoon Seung-hyun on the way, so he could go straight there without having to ask.

Creak!

Hyun-sung, who arrived at the hospital room, opened the door right away.

“Hyun-sung!”

As he entered the hospital room, Lee Soo-hyuk, who was sitting on the bed, greeted him happily. Next to him stood a man who looked to be in his 40s.

He seemed to know who he was without having to be told.

Hyun-sung raised his hand and greeted Lee Soo-hyuk, then approached the man next to him.

“You’re Chief Secretary Yoon Seung-hyun, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. We finally meet like this.”

Yoon Seung-hyun reached out his hand right away.

He had heard a lot about Hyun-sung from Chairman Shin Chun-oh. Perhaps that’s why he didn’t feel strange at all, even though it was his first time seeing him.

Hyun-sung was also happy to see Yoon Seung-hyun. So, there was no way he wouldn’t be happy to see him reaching out his hand.

“Nice to meet you. I wanted to meet you, but we finally meet like this.”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

The two exchanged greetings and a few more words. After the greetings, Yoon Seung-hyun continued.

“As I mentioned on the phone, you will be able to receive treatment tomorrow morning. And the hospital room is a private room, as the president requested.”

He had received a call from Yoon Seung-hyun about the hospital room in the middle. At that time, he told him to get a private room.

“Yes, thank you. Everything was handled smoothly thanks to you, Chief Secretary. I owe you a big one this time.”

“You’re welcome. It’s something I should do, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

“That’s not true. This time, it happened because I made a special request that was unrelated to the company, so I owe you a big one, Chief Secretary. So, I don’t have much, but please have a meal later.”

Hyun-sung handed the prepared envelope to Yoon Seung-hyun. Then, Yoon Seung-hyun made a face that he couldn’t believe it and declined.

“This is not right. Even if he is the former chairman, he is my eternal chairman. So, I can’t accept this money.”

“I’m sorry, but it’s not money. It’s just a family restaurant meal voucher. Please have a meal with your family when you have time.”

“No. I still can’t accept it.”

Yoon Seung-hyun refused to accept it until the end, but Hyun-sung also did not back down until the end. After a few arguments, the matter was concluded with Hyun-sung forcibly putting the envelope in his pocket.

From Hyun-sung’s point of view, he couldn’t just let it go after causing trouble until this early morning.

Yoon Seung-hyun said to Lee Soo-hyuk.

“Then, please get good treatment. If you have any problems, please contact me right away.”

“Yes, thank you. Thank you for your hard work until late.”

Yoon Seung-hyun said to Hyun-sung this time.

“I hope to see you again next time.”

“Yes, okay. Next time, let’s have a drink outside the hospital. Thank you for your hard work.”

As soon as Yoon Seung-hyun left the hospital room, Lee Soo-hyuk said right away.

“Hey, why did you get a private room? I don’t mind a 6-person room.”

“I mind. I don’t have a good place to sleep. So, I got a private room, so just stay still.”

Snort.

Lee Soo-hyuk smiled lightly with a dumbfounded expression.

How could he not know? That the reason Hyun-sung got a private room was because of him.

“Hyun-sung!”

“Huh, why?”

“Thank you. Meeting you in my life is a great fortune. And I will never forget this favor.”

“Of course. So, get treatment and get well later and pay me back. I’m going to get interest, so you better be prepared.”

“Yes, I will definitely get well and repay this favor.”

The two looked at each other for a moment, then turned their eyes to look out the window as if they had promised. Outside the window, the night view of Seoul was shining brightly.

Yoon Seung-hyun, who came out of the hospital, got into the car. Then, he checked the envelope he had received from Hyun-sung earlier.

“Huh? What is this?”

Inside the envelope were not family restaurant meal vouchers, but two one million won checks [approximately $800 USD each].