Chapter 117

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 117

Chapter Title: Family Reunion and Building Dreams

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"Son? Have your shoulders gotten broader?"

"It feels like your face is getting brighter and more handsome by the day."

"Big bro? Is this really my big brother? You're not an alien, are you?"

The family was stunned.

Jin-seong's appearance had changed dramatically for the better.

He'd lost weight, his hair was thicker, his features more handsome, and his once-short stature had hit 180cm. Even his shoulders had broadened.

But it wasn't just his looks.

His hair was stylishly trimmed, his scruffy beard cleanly shaved, and his clothes were high-end and neat.

The old Yoo Jin-seong and the current one were like completely different people. A total transformation.

"How was the Europe trip?"

"It was amazing. Like a dream. I want ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠to go back already."

"Thanks to you, we lived it up. The sightseeing was fun, and the food was delicious."

"You know that stuck-up aunt Eun-ji who always brags? She was so jealous when we told her you sent us on a Europe trip."

"Haha. Haha."

His parents' faces lit up.

Their son had paid off their debts, sent them on an overseas trip, given them plenty of pocket money, bought them a car, and earned them envy from everyone around.

"Seol-ah? How's the studying going?"

"Not... great. Honestly, it's too hard..."

"Aw, that tough, huh?"

"Yeah... It's the worst. So boring and exhausting..."

Yoo Seol's face was clouded.

Stress from studying had built up, and she was on the verge of exploding.

If not for the warm ring Jin-seong had gifted her, she probably would've blown up long ago.

'Gotta cheer her up.'

He needed to lift Yoo Seol's spirits.

"Let's head out. I'll show you my office and treat you to something tasty."

He'd swing by the department store and buy them some clothes too.

He showed the family the office and introduced the company.

"A YouTuber company?"

Yoo Seol perked up with interest.

"Know Release?"

"Huh? No."

"Yeon-i Tube?"

Yoo Seol shook her head.

"Cook Hyun-woo?"

"Huh? Yeah, I know him. He's super famous lately, right? Hot looks, great personality, cooking genius. No way—is he with your company, bro?"

Yoo Seol knew Cook Hyun-woo.

Thanks to his vlogs and Grandma's Tteok, he'd become a celebrity. His channel's popularity was skyrocketing in real time.

"Yeah. He's ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠one of ours."

"Whoa?! For real?! Awesome!"

Yoo Seol was amazed, then suddenly shocked.

"Wait—what? Then... are you the owner of Grandma's Tteok, bro?"

"Huh? Yeah. That's me."

"No way..."

Yoo Seol was pretty shocked. She never imagined her big brother owned the famous, delicious Grandma's Tteok!

She knew the backstory of how it started and had always wanted to try it.

"Actors?"

Yoo Seol asked, puzzled.

"We're building a team for actors. Planning to break into entertainment."

Yoo Seol's pupils shook violently.

They toured the office, then the studio, and finally the Grandma's Tteok shop.

His parents couldn't hide their amazement.

His mother's inner thoughts:

His father's inner thoughts:

Yoo Seol's inner thoughts:

Jin-seong personally cooked up the full menu: tteokbokki, fried goodies, kimbap, fish cake soup, and more.

He served it to the family.

"This giant kimchi rice cake is insanely good!"

His mother was amazed and delighted.

"These spicy fries are no joke!"

His father was equally impressed.

"Whoa... This cheese tteokbokki is so good..."

Yoo Seol was deeply moved.

"Thinking of moving anytime soon?"

"Move? We just did a while back."

"I'm buying a building in Seoul. How about moving nearby? You two could manage the building and run a second Grandma's Tteok location."

His mother had slaved away in a diner kitchen.

His father had endured low pay at a small company.

Managing a building and a second shop would be far better in income and respect.

"Son."

His father grabbed Jin-seong's hand.

"Thank you."

His father accepted without a second thought.

It was the perfect chance to quit his soul-crushing job.

"Made enough to buy a building already?"

"Yeah. Some stocks hit big."

Yoo Seol looked at her parents and big brother.

"......"

Her eyes shook violently.

Big bro—YSP Ent. CEO.

Big bro—Grandma's Tteok owner.

Big bro—future landlord.

Big bro—stock genius.

Parents—building managers and second shop operators.

'Maybe... I don't have to be a doctor...?'

He boarded the bus to Seoul and settled into his seat.

He opened the NH Securities app.

It had more than doubled. 120 billion had ballooned to 243 billion. A 123 billion profit realized.

'Time to plan the sell-off.'

He planned to cash out between 2.2x and 2.6x returns. With the huge amount, he'd sell in batches.

'Loan-wise, aiming for at least 50 billion, up to 150 billion.'

'Building: 150 to 300 billion range.'

Preferred location: Gangnam area.

Jin-seong was clueless about real estate. No idea what properties were good or where development was coming.

'When you're clueless, invest where people want most.'

'Gangnam land prices? Who knows how much they'll rise, but at least no loss.'

'Might as well scout apartments too. One for me and Mi-yeon, one for the family.'

He'd buy apartments alongside the building.

Last night, he'd spanked Mi-yeon's butt and thighs with a spanking stick. Even lightly, marks remained.

A minute later, a photo arrived.

Mi-yeon had pulled her jeans and panties to her knees and snapped her butt and thighs.

Marks from the strikes were visible.

She'd unbuttoned her dress shirt, pushed up her bra, and snapped her breasts.

He chatted with Mi-yeon for a while.

'Gotta do some reading.'

He opened his e-book app and read real estate books.

He went real estate hunting.

Eunhye Real Estate

The female owner greeted him warmly.

He checked Jang Mi-hyang's profile.

Smiling outwardly, he freaked inside.

"What kind of property are you looking for?"

"Haha, wrong place. Sorry. Take care."

Jin-seong flashed an awkward smile and backed away.

Jang Mi-hyang's face twisted like she'd eaten shit.

'Gotta bolt.'

He bolted without looking back.

'No good comes from dealing with villains.'

Next building's real estate:

"Haha, sorry. Wrong place. Take care."

He screamed 'Crazy!' inside and fled.

Min Jong-uk:

Shin Hyun-jin:

He checked several agencies.

All minefields. Villains ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠standard, even druggies.

Jin-seong wanted zero dealings with villains. Higher risk of trouble.

He kept searching.

Chusu Real Estate

Finally, a good one.

The owner was a late-50s middle-aged man.

'Oh ho! Solid guy.'

Top-notch abilities too.

"Welcome. What brings you? Monthly rent? Lease? Purchase?"

Kim Chun-su asked with a kind smile.

"Here to buy a building and apartments."

"I see."

"Any good listings?"

"What's your price range?"

"Building up to 300 billion."

"Apartments?"

"Two apartments, up to 30 billion each."

360 billion was huge, but Kim Chun-su didn't flinch. Calm and smooth.

Over 20 years in the biz, he'd dealt with plenty of young rich folks like Jin-seong.

"What for? Income property? Residence?"

"Building for business, apartments for living."

They rode in Kim Chun-su's car to check properties in person.

"Wow?!"

Jin-seong exclaimed involuntarily. The first one was a hit.

"B3 to 7 floors above ground. Quick sale at 210 billion. Clean building, great location, solid investment."

"Nice!"

Really liked it.

He checked others. Kim Chun-su's picks were all top-tier.

"I'll take the first one."

"Excellent choice. Best of the lot, in my opinion."

Then they checked apartments.

Jin-seong gazed contentedly at the building.

'Heh, me a building owner...'

Acquired for 205 billion.

Cash 105 billion plus 100 billion loan.

'Grandma's Tteok on the first floor... Gym on second... YSP office on third...'