The Padlock of Destiny
Lee Kyungsoo's
In a luxury apartment building downtown, a man with glasses stared at the row of buildings below him. He finally returned after a few months. But he also could not be said to return because he could not consider this place as a home.
The Cho Kyuhyun-looking man took a cigarette in his suit pocket and lit it.
“You should not smoke in the room.” the secretary of the man behind him handed him a piece of paper with information.
The man just glanced and kept smoking his cigarette deeply.
“How about the real estate company in Apgujong?” Ask the man.
“Kyungsoo-nim, you know that they will not survive without investment from us. They have no choice but to agree to your name join their company.”
The man smiled faintly when he heard it. Lee Kyungsoo, that's his current name. He is still not used to hearing that name. Compared to his Korean name, he is more familiar with the name Lucas Lee.
“I know..the stock market is currently deteriorating. You go to Cho Corporation personally and offer them help.”
Even though he had just returned to Korea, he still cared about his family's company. Her older sister had just given birth to a son, their family would have a hard time surviving if her family's company went bankrupt.
Cho Kyuhyun was completely reduced to ashes underground. I don't know what happened a few months ago, all he understood was the fact that he was forced to live his life as someone else.
After hesitating for a moment, he added, “don't mention my name when you meet them.”
The secretary looked at him confusedly. Others will show off their good deeds to take advantage. But his young boss did not want to be seen by the public. As if his identity was a secret.
“Good.” The secretary immediately followed his orders.
He is fiercely loyal to Lee Kyungsoo after surviving a gang of thugs who tried to kill his family. The foreign man suddenly came beating the thugs and helped his family pay their debts. Of course in addition to the debt of gratitude, the secretary was also amazed by Lee Kyungsoo's ability.
Although he does not know clearly the identity of his boss, he knows that his boss' background is not simple. All Lee Kyungsoo told him was that he had just returned from America and was trying to grow his business in Korea.
Kyuhyun sat down and enjoyed the hot coffee his secretary brought. They're talking about tomorrow's meeting with the shareholders. Kyuhyun usually spoke comfortably when there were only the two of them.
“President, do you want to stop by my house? My mom has been wanting to invite you to dinner for a long time, but if you don't want to, I can turn her down.”.
“Hanwu, does your family still feel awkward with me? Money matters are over since last month, you don't have to thank me. Moreover, you are ready to work with me.”
“This is not a debt of gratitude or gratitude. My mom knows you don't have family in Korea, she just wants to invite you to a tasting house food. Although simple, but my mother's gastronomy is very good.”
Kyuhyun remembered his mother who he had not seen for several years. He smiled faintly and accepted Hanwu's mother's invitation.
At three in the afternoon, Kyuhyun drove his car following his secretary named Hanwu. They headed for the Hanwu family home located on the outskirts of the city.
The house was not spacious, but more than enough for Hanwu's mother to live with her youngest partner, Hansen. There was a small yard that Hanwu's mother used to grow vegetables and an orange tree. Although Hanwu has contracted for a small downtown apartment since working with Kyungsoo, he still returns once a week to visit his mother.
Kyuhyun entered following Hanwu, he greeted politely as he entered the door of the house.
“Oh! Kyungsoo is here! Come on in, the temperature outside must be very cold.” Hanwu's mother looked delighted when she saw her son's superior.
“Aibi, sorry just came now, I brought cake and fruit for aunty.” Kyuhyun. In addition to a cake box and a basket of fruit, he also handed the items he bought halfway to Hanwu.
“Why did you bring this expensive stuff! Aunty does not need it.”
“It's not expensive, if aunt objected I will cut Hanwu bonus for next month.” It was Canda Kyuhyun who made Hanwu's mother smile and accepted her gift happily.
“Drink this warm first, dinner will be ready in ten minutes.”
Hanwu's mother asked them to sit down before returning to the kitchen.
“Hanwu! Try calling your sister! The little guy already feels mature when he enters High School, how dare he come home late!” Hanwu's mother spoke a little loudly so that her son could hear her from behind.
“Ya!” Hanwu said, he immediately prepared cookies and fruit for Kyungsoo before going out to call his sister.
Kyuhyun who was left alone in the room smiled at the pictures of their family. This house is warm, it doesn't feel lonely at all. Hanwu Permah told me that her father left without telling her ten years ago.
They tried to look for her with worry. But after a group of thugs came to collect his father's debt, Hanwu's worries turned to anger. He secretly worked while finishing his school, with a very mediocre salary their family managed to survive.
The secretary even got a scholarship at a famous college and graduated well. It was then that Kyuhyun met his mother and sister who were being beaten by loan shark hired thugs. He was happy to have decided to help this little family.
He noticed the pictures of their families on the wall as Hanwu returned without a sound.
“How?” Ask Kyuhyun without turning back.
“She's already had dinner outside. I told him to go home soon.”
“Ckck, you're spoiling your sister too much.”
“How do you know?”
Kyuhyun simply pointed to the photos of their childhood. He could see at a glance that their family loved Hansen too much and spoiled him.
Hanwu knows that Kyungsoo has a keen instinct and is very good at judging people. He has excellent observation skills.
“He's my only brother, when he was little we almost lost his life in an accident. So no wonder if our family spoils him.” Hanwu smiled awkwardly.
“If you don't educate her well, sooner or later you will really lose your sister.” Kyuhyun murmured softly.
He saw that the look of hatred belonged to Hansen when he was beaten by the thugs. If not properly directed, the child will create problems in the future.
“What did you say?” Hanwu who did not hear clearly the words of his boss only asked in confusion.
“Come quickly sit down, food is ready!” Their conversation was cut short by Hanwu's mother's voice coming in and pulling the two towards the dining room.
Kyuhyun simply complied and did not answer Hanwu's question. They sit down at the table and enjoy the cuisine of Hanwu's mother which is very authentic and delicious.