We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 15

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“Not at all.”

“Why not?”

I shook my head firmly.

In fact, this wasn’t the first time I’d received such an offer. Back in my heyday, I used to get these proposals several times a day.

And it wasn’t just Sujeong.

Even when I was dating my wife, there were countless such offers.

Once, Lisa had a band as a hobby in England, and she said that a production company had even offered to release a formal album.

“I don’t want my child exposed to the media. Not just my child, but my wife as well.”

“Hmm… I see. You could make a lot of money, though.”

“That’s why it’s even more out of the question. Sell my child for money? Maybe if Sujeong wanted to, but that won’t happen before then. Right, Sujeong?”

“Yeah! I like being with Daddy. I’ll live with him forever!”

Sujeong goes into her childlike mode.

I know very well that it’s somewhat staged. When I see her acting like this, I even wonder if I should make her become a celebrity.

But I wonder if half of it is genuine.

“Ehehe.”

“Your mouth is going to tear.”

I close my gaping mouth.

I suddenly acted like a half-crazed guy, but that wasn’t important now. If you come to a real estate agency, shouldn’t you be looking for a place to live?

“Ahem. Let’s get down to business now.”

“Didn’t I tell you this morning? It’s impossible to get a two-room apartment with a deposit of 5 million won [approximately $3,700 USD]. If you want to find something in the metropolitan area, you’ll have to go to a quiet place.”

The broker, who had been distracted by Sujeong, returned to a serious face. Of course, his expression was much softer than it had been in the morning.

“I know. You also told me to bring money.”

“Did you bring the money?”

“Yes. I have about 100 million won [approximately $74,000 USD] in spare funds.”

“Oh. This is a bit embarrassing. It would have been nice if you had told me that in the morning.”

“That’s life.”

The broker scratched his head.

There’s no need to treat a customer with money poorly. He wasn’t very polite earlier because I was making impossible demands.

Yoon Gang-sik bowed deeply.

“I will treat you like a king, sir. Let’s go.”

“Let’s do that.”

We only went around looking at newly built villas in Mangwon-dong [a district in Seoul].

If I’m going to spend money and move, it’s better to go to a newly built place. Villas that are less than two years old.

These types of houses are commonly called multi-family houses and consist of studio apartments, 1.5-room apartments, two-room apartments, and owner’s units (3-4 rooms).

The price of a villa with a separate title was considerable, and only long-term contracts were possible.

I was planning to go to a deserted island and start a business in earnest once I made some money in Seoul. So, a long-term contract was out of the question, and I only looked at two-room apartments in multi-family houses that allowed short-term contracts.

I feel the power of money again.

When I had no money, there were almost no options, but now that I have money, the range of choices has increased.

The deposit ranges from 30 million to 100 million won [approximately $22,000 to $74,000 USD].

The monthly rent varies depending on the deposit.

I found a place that was almost the size of a three-room apartment, even though it was a two-room.

“…This place was built a year ago, and the owner is urgently putting it up for sale. It’s a bit of a burden that there are some loans involved, but with a deposit of about 50 million won [approximately $37,000 USD], it doesn’t seem too risky.”

It faces south, so the sunlight is good, and it seems to be about 20 pyeong [approximately 710 square feet].

Compared to living in a shantytown full of elderly people living alone, it feels like my level has gone up drastically.

I guess a man needs to be capable.

Although I bloomed late, I was glad that I could show my ability even like this.

“Sujeong, what do you think?”

“I like anywhere Daddy lives!”

“Oh, my pretty baby!”

I mess up Sujeong’s hair.

I knew that it was a calculated comment, but I couldn’t help but grin even though I knew it.

My mood is lifted.

“Great. I’ll bring my wife and if she says okay, I’ll sign the contract right away.”

“Then when will you be moving in…?”

“Can we do it tomorrow? Around evening?”

“Then you’ll have to put down a deposit today.”

“Isn’t the deposit 10% of the deposit amount?”

“Yes. That’s right.”

I only have 5 million won [approximately $3,700 USD] in spare funds right now.

After paying off debts and doing this and that, that’s all the money I had left. But it’s enough for a deposit.

What if I fail to get a job tomorrow?

Of course, I didn’t worry about that at all. With my current skills, which are almost at the 3rd Circle [a level of magical ability], enduring that much flow wasn’t a big problem.

“I’ll be waiting for your call, customer.”

The broker was a little more polite than before.

I entered the motel with a confident stride.

My wife had come to the motel with the baby to escape the cold, and we were solving our meals with deliveries for the time being.

“Honey! I’m home!”

“You worked hard today, too.”

As always, she greets me with a beautiful smile.

She got married at a young age and suffered a lot. I’ve always been called a thief, but after my business failed, I had nothing to say even if I was called a robber.

That’s how much my wife suffered.

“Honey! Shantytown life is over!”

“Yes?”

“I got a contract today!”

“Congratulations.”

“You should be happy too.”

“Of course I’m happy. I’m happier that you’re making a comeback than the fact that we’re moving.”

My wife smiled brightly.

She had worries piled up on her face, even if she didn’t say it.

She must have been worried because the boiler didn’t work in the middle of winter. It would have been okay if she was alone, but she had two children.

I know she had a lot of worries for a while. If the situation got more serious, she might have contacted her family, the Cotton family.

But honestly, I didn’t want to do that. I was only humiliated when I contacted them in a difficult situation. Lisa had already been disowned for marrying me. Her inheritance rights, which had been ranked first in the Cotton family, were naturally revoked.

“Is the baby okay?”

“Yes. She’s full and sleeping now.”

“Good. Let’s go see it. I need you to say it’s good first.”

“I’ll get ready.”

As expected, my wife’s emotions were unwavering.

Perhaps because she grew up in an aristocratic family, she had dignity in her manners and words, and she never collapsed no matter what happened.

Rather, she was the one who held me back when I was about to collapse.

Would I have given up on life by now if it weren’t for my wife?

I brought my wife to the house we were moving to.

It was on the 4th floor, but it’s not too inconvenient to live in. Elevator installation is mandatory for buildings with 5 floors or more, and this is a 5-story building. It wasn’t that big, but there was an elevator.

Sujeong’s kindergarten, which is 3 minutes away from the subway, is close enough to walk to. There are convenience stores and all sorts of convenience facilities.

Lisa was more worried about my financial situation than saying it was good.

“Are you going to be okay?”

“Why me?”

“If you’re pushing yourself too hard, I don’t mind a studio apartment. That house is fine too if the boiler is fixed.”

“We don’t have to do that anymore.”

I grabbed Lisa’s shoulders.

I don’t know how a person can be like this. I know she believes in me, but sometimes I can’t even believe in myself.

But my wife believes in me in any situation.

“It’s okay. I’ve left about half of it to spare.”

“It’s okay if you’re okay.”

Well, my wife has always been like this.

“Great. Then I’ll go sign the contract. Shall we eat out today?”

“What would you like to eat?”

“How about beef for the first time in a while?”

“Beef with our situation…”

“Our finances have improved. So, we can eat enough.”

In fact, I’ll be broke after paying the deposit today. But money will definitely come in tomorrow.

I also signed the contract and did a simple experiment to see if the enhanced skeleton could withstand severe currents, just in case. It was on the bridge with the most severe currents in the Han River. So, I was sure it would work.

So, I think I can afford to buy some beef.

Sujeong’s eyes widen.

Sujeong, who already has big eyes, sometimes looks like a ghost when she opens her eyes like that.

“Wow! Beef!”

Sujeong was already drooling just thinking about it.

Well, when was the last time our family ate Korean beef?

Sujeong jumped up and down with joy.

She looks around the house and gives a thumbs up.

“Daddy, you worked hard!”

“Okay.”

“Honey, you worked hard.”

“I didn’t do anything. You worked hard.”

It’s a happy moment.

We finally got out of the shantytown.

I ate my fill for the first time in a long time.

The Korean beef cost 200,000 won [approximately $150 USD], but I don’t really care.

100 million won [approximately $74,000 USD] will come in tomorrow, and the second down payment will come in a few days. And after some more time, the balance for the building cleaning will come in.

Am I making 140 million won [approximately $104,000 USD] in about a month?

It really felt like I was still dreaming.

I dropped my wife off at the motel and went out with Sujeong for a while. The real estate owner said that the contract was possible even at night, so we’re on our way. Sujeong insisted on going too.

Of course, I had something to say to Sujeong.

“Daddy, we should start planning for the future.”

“That’s right. I didn’t know my stock price would rise so steeply.”

“That’s because the study of black magic is not of this world.”

“Then where did it come from?”

“My grandfather said it’s from another world, but I don’t know much about it either.”

That seemed likely.

Black magic on Earth in the first place. I don’t know what kind of action there was, but I had to see it as a study that came from another world, not Earth.

Now, we definitely needed Cliffside Grass for the future.

“Sujeong. Can we start working on getting Cliffside Grass right away from tomorrow?”

“Yes! I’ll be put in as a search team right away.”

“Let’s go right after signing the contract.”

That’s why I came out with Sujeong.

In order to make more money in the future, it is essential to reach the 3rd Circle [a higher level of magical ability].

You could rise to the 3rd Circle with these tricks, but from the 4th Circle onwards, it is said to be the realm of enlightenment. Anyway, the goal is to achieve the next circle.

That’s why Cliffside Grass is absolutely necessary.

I finished the contract and deposited 5 million won [approximately $3,700 USD] to the landlord. Then, I drove straight to the Mangwon-dong Cemetery.

If there is Cliffside Grass, it is likely to be in the Mangwon-dong Cemetery or the nearby mountains. If we don’t find it here, we’ll have to move to another area.

We found the cemetery we always come to.

Clap clap!

Sujeong clapped her hands like an adult before doing something, and then put in her spirit.

“Hehet. Shall we start?”