I Became the Lousy Side Top - Episode 103

After eliminating this and that for various reasons, a few things remained.

“Shall we have Korean food?”

“Korean food?”

“It occurred to me, how about an earthen pot restaurant? Anything is sold in an earthen pot. “Kimchi stew, soybean paste stew, and bulgogi.”

“Do you think it’s okay?”

“yes?”

Jaewoo smiled happily. I had a rough idea of ​​the direction, but there was still a lot of work left to do. Finding a space for the store, decorating it, filling it with furniture, etc. And if there was a relevant permit, you had to apply for it in advance and go get it. And it was all Hyunjin’s fault.

“Sorry.”

“It’s not like you should be sorry.”

This was because Jaewoo did not have a resident registration card.

“Shall I take this opportunity to learn how to cook?”

“Do you want to? “I will teach you.”

From that day on, Hyunjin also started learning how to cook. She was thinking about opening a store and making various things, and her relationship with her children was also getting better. After all, it seemed like there was nothing easier to win people’s favor than eating.

If there was one problem, it was Mujin.

‘I think something will happen soon.’

I felt anxious because it was so quiet.

‘I’m not the type of person to sit still.’

I don’t know why I’m still still. It’s better if something happens early and we can at least fix it. If something exploded when I let him go, it could have been difficult for no reason. However, you can’t approach them first and ask them to open things up. Hyunjin spoke to Jaewoo, who was worried.

He had just left, saying he was going to quit working for the store.

“How about the store location on the first floor of a building on the outskirts of the market? “The cafe is closing this time, so there are empty seats.”

I must have seen it on the way there.

“Well, it’s okay there. “There are enough people around and it’s not too small.”

“Yes? “Please call and ask before you leave.”

“OK.”

Fortunately, there was no other store to take the place, so it was easy to occupy. Next, we hired an interior design company and started construction. The two of us went to look at furniture and dishes together. The dream was getting closer.

Although it was hard on my body, it felt rewarding. Meanwhile, Hyunjin’s cooking skills were also improving. If I had to, I thought I could cook instead of Jaewoo.

“That’s amazing.”

“It’s because my brother taught me well.”

Hyunjin closed his eyes and smiled. While the adults put their heads together to research dishes and run around with their feet, the children thought of the name of the store.

“How about Woohee’s store?”

“That’s your name.”

“Why not?”

“Will it work?”

Hyunwoo scolded his younger brother and diligently wrote down various names in his sketchbook. Then he found something he liked.

“my house. how is it?”

“Isn’t it too ordinary?”

Woohee tilted her head, but Hyunwoo liked this name. Since his older brother was opening a store, he wanted to come up with a name that would be meaningful to his family. Now that we have become very close with the new guy, I thought it would be a good idea to add him to the family.

“I still like it.”

“If you like me, I like you too.”

Woohee secretly changed her opinion because her older brother liked it. No matter what, he was a good kid who followed his older brother well. The name was decided, and everything was going smoothly, when he finally came back. 

This is Mujin. He came to the store, where construction had stopped at night, and was even more haggard than the last time he saw him. His cheeks were thin and he smelled of cigarette smoke. I felt sad knowing why he was broken.

“Go. “It looks like preparations are going well.”

“Why did you come here again?”

This time, Hyunjin naturally tried to step forward. Jaewoo stopped that. He didn’t want to see him take the risk alone.

“why? Have I come to a place I can’t come to? I looked it up because I was curious about what Jaewoo was doing with his money. “You two were trying to open a sweet shop together.”

Mujin extinguished the cigarette he was smoking by pressing it against the wall. When a dark mark appeared on the previously clean wall, I instantly became angry.

“What are you doing?”

“What are you doing?”

A few people appeared behind the giggling Mujin. They all boasted of their formidable appearance, holding what looked like long clubs.

“Destroy it.”

As soon as those words were out, the people who entered started running wild. How was this space created? Jaewoo forgot his fear and took a step forward. This time, Hyunjin caught him. When I turned around, Hyunjin shook his head.

I was furious.

“I’m calling the police.”

“Call me. But isn’t there one more person here who could be taken to the police?”

Mujin pointed at Jaewoo with his chin and laughed. That damn resident registration card. What is it that makes people suffer so much? Jaewoo gritted his teeth.

“Okay, then let’s do it this way.”

Mujin said as he took out a new cigarette.

“Tell me everything about where you came from, and when you come over to me, I’ll stop doing this.”

Why is this person still a legion when he comes back? It was amazing. I decided to deny it for now.

“I am not Seo Jae-woo.”

“But he looks like Seo Jae-woo.”

This time, Hyunjin stepped forward in response to Mujin’s words.

“Brother, no. “Was it not enough for me?”

“It’s not enough. It was pretty good at first. I don’t like it when wounded humans lick each other. To be exact, it’s closer to hatred. By the way. I needed it because a situation like that happened. Someone who remembers the dead person. “Someone who will bring back memories.”

“Then I will continue in that role.”

“Hyunjin!”

Jaewoo shouted Hyunjin’s name. What are you talking about now? I can’t believe you’re saying that you’re going to stick with Mujin, who is half crazy.

“no.”

I tried to speak firmly, but Hyunjin didn’t budge. Meanwhile, Mujin continued speaking.

“In the past, I would have said it was good. By the way. Yoo Hyun-jin, I found someone who reminds me more of Seo Jae-woo than you. “So I changed my mind.”

“Didn’t I say no!”

“That’s not your choice.”

Mujin’s eyes turned to Jaewoo.

“how is it? “I will come to destroy the store as often as I did today, and I will continue to disrupt it.”

Cursing rose up to my throat. Mujin was extremely selfish. He blocks the escape route and makes his offer. Then who can refuse that? Jaewoo took a deep breath and looked at the store being destroyed in real time.

The interior can be redone. But if this keeps happening, I can’t open the store. Is it just a store? Even if I find a new job, is there any guarantee that I won’t end up there?

“No, bro.”

Hyunjin shook his head. There was strength in his hand, which tightly twisted his wrist. It was painful, but Hyunjin still didn’t want to let Jaewoo go.

“are you okay.”

Jaewoo said again what he always said.

“Have you ever said it was okay but it was really okay?”

That’s not true. Jaewoo unconsciously made a bitter expression.

“But there is no other way now. “I don’t want to give up.”

“Sometimes it’s better to give up.”

Hyunjin never seemed like he would let go of Jaewoo. That’s why Jaewoo gestured to Mujin. Looking at the two, Mujin took his back from the wall and slowly moved closer. The eyes facing each other are fierce. But inside, a different sadness than before was visible.

‘I loved you a lot.’

That’s why it’s so much more painful. Jaewoo understood Mujin’s feelings. But apart from that, I was also angry.

“Mujin, Choi Moojin.”

When I called his name, Mujin’s eyebrows twitched.

“Did you ask where I came from?”

Mujin didn’t respond at all. She just listened quietly.

“Did you eat all the pickled garlic I left at home?”

Mujin froze at the question that followed. And after a while, she opened her mouth and asked.

“Where did you get that from?”

“Where do you think it is?”

“Someone who wants to take me down from this position.”

“I don’t even know who that person is.”

Even when I worked under Mujin, I didn’t know about his work. All he knew was that he was a financial executive who also did gangster work.

“Then who is it?”

“Who do you think it is?”

“I don’t know.”

Mujin dropped the cigarette he was holding. And she stretched out her hand to stop him from taking out a new cigarette again. I couldn’t see anything ruining her store any further.

“Seo Jae-woo.”

Mujin stopped his actions at those words.

“What will you do if Seo Jae-woo comes back alive?”

“What are you going to do?”

The answer didn’t come back right away. Mujin tilted her head and was lost in her thoughts.

“If you come back.”

Mujin spoke in a low voice.

“I don’t know.”

I thought they would tie me up or imprison me. It seemed like his mind was complicated.

“But you know this one thing. “I won’t do anything stupid like I used to.”

“What is stupid?”

“Several things that bother him.”

“So you’re saying you’re saving me?”

“In my own way.”

Mujin’s words ‘in his own way’ are even scarier. Can I trust this man? Jaewoo thought and thought again.