I Became the Lousy Side Top - Episode 102

“Four times your salary.”

With an indifferent face, Mujin called out an amount that would have made other people run away in shock. But its reaction was different from the others. He taps his lips as if he were swearing and then shakes his head.

“I’m not doing it.”

Why? This amount of money is not something that can be easily earned. The simple way he acted reminded me of someone. It was Seo Jae-woo. Jaewoo and that were acting the same way. They did not choose Mujin and tried to stay by Hyeonjin’s side who had nothing. My stomach naturally twisted.

“I’ll make you an ID card too.”

This time, I tried to come up with something that could shake things up.

“Identification card?”

My eyes wavered for a moment. Creating an ID card was not an easy task. It was natural to shake. Will I get a positive answer this time? That’s what I thought, but the answer I received was different from what I expected.

“No, it’s okay.”

“… … “It wouldn’t be okay.”

In Korea, there were many things that could not be done without a resident registration number. But you even refuse the offer to make an ID card? Dark emotions leaked out from within the distortion.

‘why.’

What is so different between Hyunjin and yourself? Mujin unconsciously reached out for his neck.

“Please stop.”

The person who blocked that hand was Hyunjin. She keeps saying no to one, and yells at the other to stop. Meanwhile, the two were eating together. I didn’t want to be considerate of them. No, in the first place, Mujin was a person who did not know the concept of consideration.

“You’re the one who needs to stop. “It’s been a year since Jaewoo died. Are you hanging out with someone else in the meantime?” 

Hyunjin’s expression did not change despite the blatant criticism. As always, he looks at Mujin with a calm expression, but his gaze makes me feel bad.

“Why did Jaewoo die! “Isn’t it because of your great father?”

Mujin pummeled Hyunjin’s wounds mercilessly. This time, Hyunjin’s expression changed. When I saw his expression distorted with guilt, I felt relieved. But for a moment, his expression distorted when he saw the person standing next to Hyunjin and holding his hand.

“are you okay. “It’s not your fault.”

no. It’s Hyunjin’s fault. Even if it wasn’t, he had to think of it that way. That way, I won’t forget Jaewoo and I’ll be able to remember him forever. Because he can honor him like himself.

Mujin’s fierce gaze landed on him.

“The third party is out.”

“I can’t do that.”

He spoke firmly and stood closer to Hyunjin. Past love is forgotten with new love. Well, is that something like that? I was shocked. It’s only one year. 1 year. Has your mind changed like this in the meantime? Did he see the wrong person? A thousand thoughts cluttered my mind.

I didn’t want to leave either of them alone. I wanted to cruelly divide them and make them suffer.

Mujin got up and left the store. Next time I see you, I won’t let things go so smoothly.

Jaewoo looked worried as he looked at the spot where Mujin had left. It was because his mood was unusual. He was a man who would do anything if things didn’t go his way. Maybe he should have called Jaewoo a friend like he first told Hyunjin. As he was regretting it later, Hyunjin held his hand and comforted him.

“are you okay.”

Is that really the case? A bitter smile came out.

“I will protect you somehow.”

Hyunjin spoke firmly and leaned his head against Jaewoo. The feeling of his hair gently touching me made me feel better. Jaewoo stroked Hyunjin’s head and looked around. This is the soup restaurant where I worked after I first moved here. As I got used to it, I heard it a lot. But now it seemed like it was time to leave.

‘It is a nuisance that it continues to be like this.’

Jaewoo whispered to Hyunjin.

“Do you remember the promise you made before?”

“I remember everything my brother said.”

“Then shall we open a new store?”

“A restaurant?”

“okay. “We decided to open a restaurant together.”

“I like it.”

Hyunjin answered quickly. I don’t know what I’m going to do yet, but I felt like anything would be okay if I was with Hyunjin.

“You’re quitting?”

The grandmother was not surprised by the sudden words. She calmly asked back with an expression that said she had come to ask for something.

“yes.”

“If it’s because of that gangster back then, I’m fine.”

“I’m not okay. And even if it wasn’t that job, I was going to quit at some point.”

“okay. Well, I didn’t think I would be working for long. “So what are you going to do from now on?”

“I’m thinking about opening a store.”

“store? “It won’t be easy.”

“I’m going to try even though it’s not easy. “I made a promise.”

The grandmother’s gaze landed on Hyunjin sitting quietly next to her.

“Right. “Are you two going to cook it together?”

“yes.”

“I wish you the best.”

Just like that, the grandmother let Jaewoo go. Of course, this wasn’t the end. Jaewoo often thought of visiting his grandmother while doing other things. It was because we had already developed so much affection, and it felt like another family.

“I’ll come visit often.”

“You can come sometimes.”

“no, I do not want.”

The two smiled at each other and said goodbye. Afterwards, I returned home and thought about it with Hyunjin.

“First of all, I have money to open a store.”

I decided to use the wealth Jaewoo left behind. It’s not a huge amount, but it wouldn’t be difficult to open a small store.

“Which store would be good?”

Korean, Western, Chinese. There were many things Jaewoo could do. So I didn’t know what to do.

“But wouldn’t Korean food be better?”

Hyunjin said, having barely tried any of Jaewoo’s other dishes.

“I’m good at other things too. I also had a certificate. Come to think of it, I never fed it. wait. “Try it one by one and talk about it.”

As soon as the sun came up, Jaewoo went to the supermarket and bought a lot of food ingredients. And he made fun of the frying pan in front of Hyunjin and the kids who were on vacation. The result was clam oil spaghetti.

“This is my first time eating something like this!”

Woohee shouted excitedly. On the other hand, Hyunwoo, who had only eaten spaghetti with tomatoes, was looking at him with a skeptical look.

“Have you tried it?”

“I only ate tomato spaghetti at school.”

“Then what about your brother?”

This time I asked Hyunjin.

“Hyung too.”

“So this is your first time eating it?”

Woohee was the first to pick up the fork. There was no bowl or fork to put the spaghetti in, so I had to buy everything new. I didn’t have time to make the pickles, so they were ready-made.

Still, as if I had seen it somewhere, I rolled up the spaghetti with a fork and popped it into my mouth. As Woohee began to eat, Hyunwoo and Hyunjin also picked up their forks.

“It’s delicious!”

Woohee was the first to express her feelings.

“It is very delicious.”

Hyunwoo spoke next, and Hyunjin also nodded.

“It’s the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. “I think moderately spicy food whets the appetite.”

“I can make you more. “Try it.”

The oil spaghetti disappeared in an instant.

“Can you make other types of spaghetti?”

“of course. Tomato spaghetti and rose spaghetti are also available.”

As soon as I could say anything, Jaewoo went back into the kitchen. Initially, oil spaghetti was made in small quantities. Because I had to taste something else. Meanwhile, Woohee also drew a scorecard in her sketchbook. Then, he carefully wrote down his score each time he ate one.

“I liked the meatball spaghetti the best.”

“I want clam oil spaghetti. And the cream spaghetti was good too.”

“I liked everything.”

After the tasting, the three brothers each expressed their impressions.

“Brother, you are really good at cooking.”

“of course. “I’ll make you risotto for dinner too.”

“Risotto! “What is that?”

“It’s a dish made by boiling rice.”

Woohee opened his mouth wide at the simple explanation.

“It’s my first time eating it too!”

I was so excited that I was tapping my feet. Hyunwoo poked his side from the side, but the tension that had already risen did not come down.

Jaewoo went back into the kitchen and started preparing the ingredients for risotto. He prepared the broth and left the butter at room temperature. I was thinking of trying two types of risotto. Using cream and tomatoes.

First, put butter in a pan and then fry the rice. Risotto is made by adding white wine and broth and simmering it. It is even more delicious if you add various ingredients according to your taste.

When we served the risotto that was made that way, the kids said,

“It’s killing me.”

“I see?”

On the surface, it may look similar to porridge. However, when you taste it, it is different from porridge. The core of rice remaining slightly in the center is harder than porridge.

I took a bite and seemed to like it, so I started eating faster and faster.

“how is it?”

After eating it all, I asked Woohee and she smiled while giving a thumbs up. Hyunwoo and Hyunjin’s reactions were also good.

“I didn’t know that my brother was good at food.”

“do well. “You can also make pork cutlet.”

“Pork cutlets!”

Woohee and Hyunwoo’s eyes sparkled.

“Would you like to make pork cutlet tomorrow?”

“great!”

The children responded quickly. For several days, the children and Hyunjin enjoyed luxury. Foods that I had never eaten before poured out in a rush, and they were all delicious.

The problem was that they were all so delicious that it was difficult to choose which one to focus on.

“I’m having pork cutlet!”

Woohee claimed so.

“I think a spaghetti store would be good too. “The Chinese restaurant is also good.”

“It’s all good. But should we leave out the Chinese restaurant first? “Delivery is essential there.”

At first, I was thinking of starting a small store, and Jaewoo agreed with that idea. He ran a Chinese restaurant and had to hire more people. There was a way for Hyunjin to get a driver’s license and deliver without using anyone, but he didn’t want to do anything that would be even slightly dangerous.