Talent Absorption From the Age of 0

Dongmyo Old Market.

Chang-hyeon and Young-tak spread out the mat and were organizing the luggage that had been dropped on it. Young-tak was assembling a mobile hanger and displaying clothes on hangers.

“Even in the morning, there are too many people.”

“I think it’s because it’s in front of the subway. And this place has been on TV a lot lately. It's good for us."

“There are a lot of people passing by, so there must be a lot of customers. But is it okay not to pay the seat tax here?”

“That was the case when I came and asked a few days ago, so I hope you do.”

Hwang Byeong-seung saw Chang-hyeon and Yeong-tak spread out near his seat, running back and forth and thinking.

‘I had diarrhea in the morning and I was late because I was holding the toilet, but a newbie I’ve never seen before has spread out a seat near me. Where dare you? I mean, I've been in the goblin market for 20 years, and I'm Hwang Byung-seung. Watching the fighting chicken Hwang Byung-seung in the water.’

Byeong Seung raised his voice as soon as he arrived.

“Who are you going to get permission from?”

Young-tak and Chang-hyeon were perplexed by an unexpected situation.

“Sorry, I’m sorry.”

Eun-woo, who was in Chang-hyeon's baby belt, looked at Byeong-seung and smiled.

“Abu couple.”

[Buddha's Chlorinated Smile - 15 / 1000]

Byeongseung felt his boiling anger suddenly disappear.

‘The moment I saw that baby laugh, my anger disappeared. what? This peaceful feeling. I've never been like this before... … .'

Byeongseung looked back on his past life.

It was a time he lived without concessions. He raised his voice in fear that he would ignore me, and first punched his fist in fear of being discriminated against. All those emotions disappeared like snow.

The soldier said quietly.

“I’ll see you today. My seat is right next to me, so if other people open up, there will be less space for me to display things.”

Eun-woo was surprised to see the number 10 floating above Byeong-seung's head.

'Wow, that number can't even be compared to Dad and Young-tak's uncle.

You must have been under a lot of stress. I should do my best.’

Changhyun nodded and said.

"sorry. I did not know."

“The market is so noisy, not good for babies.”

“It’s my son, but I don’t have anyone to look after him.”

Byeongseung's heart became heavy when he said that there was no one to take care of him.

“You’re still young, but you’ll be fine. I've been in business here for 20 years, and I'm not selling expensive things, but I'm pasting my mouth.”

Byeongseung surprised himself.

'I was the person who could say such a thing. People hated me because I was always harsh and cold.’

Chang-hyeon and Young-tak put the items on display, but none of the passers-by looked at the items.

Changhyun didn't say anything and he only thought in his mind.

‘It’s my first time doing business, so I don’t know what to do. Should I go out and cry? Oh, how?’

Eun-woo was watching the people in the old-fashioned alley.

‘If he met a person with a lot of stress like Uncle Byeong-seung earlier, he would be able to fill 1000 faster.

It's hard to know a person's stress level until he wears a chlorinated smile.

It would be nice to know.’

Eun-woo smiled as he thought of the numbers that popped up on people's heads.

'But I can't do anything alone because I'm in my dad's baby carrier.

Why are Daddy and Uncle standing still?’

Around 10 o'clock, the alley was full of people. The alleys were filled with shoppers, bargainers, and people trying to pass by.

Old merchants would like to attract people who are interested in the goods, negotiate a price, and even try to talk to them, but Changhyeon and Youngtak both stood blankly like stone statues.

Eun-woo felt that he could not stand it any longer as he looked at these two.

'I'll have to go.'

Eunwoo laughed softly.

“Abu~ Abubu~”

It was a noisy market, but Eunwoo's dolphin-like high-tone voice spread throughout the market with the wind.

“Oh, look at the baby. So pretty.”

High school girls who watched TV and went shopping for clothes at the old-fashioned market were the first to notice the sound.

Eun-woo smiled broadly as he looked at the high school girls because he wanted to be at this time.

‘I have to collect numbers from my sisters too.’

[Buddha's Chlorinated Smile - 15 / 1000]

Eunwoo was confused.

'The numbers don't change. No numbers on top of my head.Why are you doing that?’

Regardless of Eunwoo's reaction, the girls were screaming at the dolphins.

“Hey, it’s a ball I want to bite.”

“Look at this arm. Plump.”

The female students surrounded Changhyun and admired Eunwoo.

“Can I take just one picture?”

"Yes. Instead, please promote our store.”

Thanks to Eunwoo, Changhyun took a picture surrounded by high school girls.

“Oh, I love this bag. It's Mark J. Coups. How much is it?"

Changhyun said the price he had in mind yesterday.

“Five thousand won.”

“Five thousand won? I came here because it was cheap.”

When the female student was worried, Young-tak, who was next to her, answered with a smile.

“Give me four thousand won.”

"thank you."

The first sale was completed with the quick judgment of Young Tak.

Eunwoo thought it was strange.

‘The older sisters don’t have any stress, however. Miso chloride was not delivered, and thanks to that, the number did not increase by one. I guess it won’t be passed on to people who don’t need it.’

Once people flocked in, people from the back of the line brought people in, and business went well.

“Wow, there are a lot of people there. I guess that house is famous.”

“The things in this house are cleaner than the other houses. It’s old, but it looks like new.”

“Something in this house is prettier than anything else in the house.”

Young-tak and Chang-hyeon's seats are constantly crowded.

“Here are three T-shirts.”

“I bought three, can I get a discount?”

"no. At this price, I think it is reasonable. The clothes are pretty and thank you.”

“Then, I’ll give you a doll as a service.”

“Wow, thank you. Baby is so cute.”

The high school girl bowed 90 degrees.

Young Tak thought.

‘The smaller the store, the more important word of mouth is. Teenage girls are the most active and trendy generation on SNS, so if you write a good review, it will be a great asset to us.’

Changhyeon and Youngtak were busy, so they made up for their meals with 1,500 won toast sold at the toast shop across the street.

“It’s plentiful with vegetables, eggs and ham, and it’s 1,500 won.”

“The prices are cheap in this market.”

“Hey, let’s buy the guy next to you too.”

Young-tak, quick-witted, bought additional Vegemil and toast and gave it to the Byung-seung sitting next to him.

‘You gave us a seat too, but the business is so bad that you will feel bad.’

Byeongseung, who was still a little depressed, received the toast and Vegemil from Young-tak and felt a little relieved.

Eun-woo found a number floating on Byeong-seung's head.

‘This time, I didn’t even use a chlorinated smile, but the number 5 came to mind.

When Byeongseung feels happy, the numbers seem to keep coming up.

Does this mean that once you open your heart, you can deliver happiness even after that?'

Eunwoo felt hungry for a moment.

‘I must have missed the time to eat because I was busy. I'm hungry. Maybe Daddy was too busy and forgot about it.’

Eunwoo brought his thumb to his mouth and sucked it.

'I'm hungry, first of all.'

Changhyun found Eunwoo sucking his finger.

“Eunwoo, I’m sorry.”

Using the port that Changhyeon quickly brought, he gave Eunwoo milk powder.

"flattery. uncle. Abu couple.”

Changhyun was so grateful and lovable to Eunwoo, who eats well even in the midst of such a noisy and frantic atmosphere.

The guests looked at Eunwoo and said.

“Oh, look at the baby. so cute."

“An angel with a baby bottle.”

“I think my mind is at ease. Our kids were pretty when they were that young. How often you don't listen to what you say you're a teenager. When I think about how stressed I am.”

Eun-woo smiled at the people who were looking at him while holding a baby bottle.

[Buddha's Chlorinated Smile - 35 / 1000]

‘Wow, it must have been a lot of stress for those aunts. I quickly increased to 15.

Numbers are also numbers, so you must be at ease.’

At first, Eunwoo concentrated on collecting numbers, but now he is starting to use his mind to control people's minds.

‘People in this country really like babies. There are so many babies in Africa, I had never been so interested in them just because they were babies. Besides, look at my snow-white skin and big eyes.’

Eunwoo liked her appearance and also liked the country of Korea.

Changhyun thought as he saw a tall woman approaching.

'It's definitely the first day, so it's hard. I didn't know that she was holding Eunwoo for a while, but since she's been holding her all day, it feels like her shoulders and legs are going to break. But who is that woman?’

Seeing the woman, people murmured.

“Hey, isn’t that girl Baek Soo-hee?”

“Ah, that love bulldozer Baek Soo-hee?”

As soon as Young-tak heard that, he started showing interest in Baek Soo-hee.

“What are you looking for?”

At that moment, Baek Soo-hee's eyes frowned slightly.

‘No matter how deeply you press on the hat, you will recognize it. I wanted to quietly look around and get out.’

Changhyun read those eyes.

'If she's a celebrity, the attention she's getting now may be burdensome. There are times when she just wants to watch quietly by herself.’

Changhyun quietly blinked at Young-tak, telling him not to say anything.

'Should she go the other way? It seems that people's interest has waned a bit. Oh, this striped suit is fine.’

She approached Young-tak as Baek Soo-hee was trying to do her calculations.

“It’s fifteen thousand won. Do you want a boyfriend?”

Baek Soo-hee's eyes frowned at Yeong-tak's question.

She said, 'She asks celebrities about her boyfriend. There are so many people, I can’t be angry.’

Changhyun read her Baek Soo-hee's expression.

“These days, overfitting is fashionable. I think she'll look good."

Changhyun took the money and said. Baek Soo-hee was moved and smiled.

'How can you solve this situation without needing to explain? A sensible man.’

Baek Soo-hee looked at her Chang-hyeon and saw her Eun-woo hanging from her baby belt.

[Buddha's Chlorinated Smile - 65 / 1000]

Baek Soo-hee and her Eun-woo's eyes met.

‘People always said I was the best, but I was always lonely.

I was afraid that there would be an actress younger and prettier than me, and I was afraid that I would get involved in a scandal.

Even if I go out for a while, the fans recognize me and the paparazzi catch up with me.

Before she became a celebrity, she liked people and going out, but now she's afraid to go out.

I can't sleep because I'm thinking too much. I can’t even remember the last time I slept properly.’

Eun-woo was surprised to see the number on Baek Soo-hee's head.

‘Thirty? Wow, this is truly awesome.

Byeongseung was more stressed than his uncle.

That older sister has a pretty face, but life must have been difficult.’

Baek Soo-hee suddenly yawned and covered her mouth with her hand.

‘Why do you keep yawning in places where there are a lot of people? If a photo is taken like this, it’s a big deal.’

Baek Soo-hee gave Chang-hyeon her words to turn her gaze away.

“Can I take just one picture? The baby is so cute.”

Chang-hyeon put her hands on Baek Soo-hee's shoulder and took a picture of her.

"thank you."

Baek Soo-hee took her cell phone and checked her picture. Eunwoo in the picture is also cute.

“I will come back later. Baby is really pretty. But I am very sleepy.”

Baek Soo-hee yawned her and went back to her house.

***

It was getting dark at 8 o'clock, and even in the old-fashioned market, houses began to be organized one by one.

Changhyeon and Youngtak had almost run out of their belongings, so they were slowly organizing their seats.

“Did you sell everything you brought today? There are very few cases where we sell everything in the first business.”

The soldier next to him was startled.

'At first I thought it was funny, but it sold much better than me, who has been in business for over 20 years.'

Changhyun greeted him politely.

“I guess I was lucky. Thanks for your help.”

“I guess heaven is helping me raise my baby well. That kid is a bum.”Byeongseung unknowingly gave a blessing.

'I said good things to other people. I thought it was once, but twice. I feel like a different person all day today.’

Changhyeon and Youngtak headed to the opposite side of the sundae soup restaurant to fill their hungry stomachs.

Kim Mi-ja, the president of Sundae Gukbap Restaurant, is 65 years old this year and was a well-known miser in the old-fashioned market.

There was only one reason why Kim Mi-ja's Sundae Gukbap Restaurant had so many people: it was cost-effective.

Because he was able to eat a bowl of sundae soup for only four thousand won, a price that is hard to find in Seoul.

“Two bowls of sundae soup?”

Mi-ja Kim brought water to Chang-hyeon and Young-tak and asked.

“Are you son? Are you a daughter?”

“Son.”

“It’s pretty. But you look young, how old is your dad? Where is your wife going?”

Changhyun was worried.

‘What should I say? I think the answer will be too long to tell the truth. You have to look around.’

Changhyun said.

“I am 26 years old. They are separated.”

Young Tak quickly frowned.

‘I ask everyone I see for the first time.

Sure, just say something.’

Chang-hyeon noticed the change in Young-tak's expression and gestured to indicate that it was okay.

Kim Mi-ja gave Chang-hyeon and Yeong-tak two bowls of steamed and steamed sundae-gukbap.

“Give me the baby. I'll watch you while you eat."

Kim Mi-ja was happy to see a baby she had not seen in a long time.

She said, 'You see a newborn baby at the old market. What is this?’

When she was about to hold her baby, Mi-ja Kim made eye contact with her Eun-woo.

[Buddha's Chlorinated Smile 110 / 1000]

The sound of a wooden table is heard from somewhere.

The sweet smell of wood.

Kim Mi-ja felt a peace of mind in her that she had never felt before.

'It's been really tough. To save 10 won, she sold her goods by taking the bus three stops down the street. She had nowhere to turn, so she lived harder.

But she was always trying not to lose her, so she couldn't let go of her heart. I wonder if there are people around me who really like me.’

Eun-woo guessed the life of Mi-ja Kim by looking at the number on her head.

‘45. Well, she's more than her sister. People in this country also have a lot to eat, but they are not as happy as they seem. Why did her grandmother have a hard life? I hope she gets to know her slowly.’

Eun-woo decided that she should treat Kim Mi-ja with her kindness.

Maybe it was because Mija was excited to see her baby after a long time, and she was growing up with Eunwoo.

“Oro ro roro, peek-a-boo.”

Each time, Eun-woo, who was excited, laughed.

Suddenly Mija felt her regrets for her life, something she had never felt before.

‘Is there no sound in the world that makes listeners happier than the sound of a baby’s laughter? No matter how much money you have, you can't spend it all by yourself. Now, I think I can live by giving a little.’

Mija took out her side dishes and fruits from her refrigerator and started putting them in her plastic bag.

Changhyeon and Youngtak handed over the money after eating.

“Thank you, I really enjoyed it. The baby was taken care of, so I ate comfortably.”

“Next time, come back for dinner. i'll look after the baby This is a gift I give to my baby, so go get it and eat it. From the looks of it, I don’t think the bachelors will eat well together.”

Eun-woo was surprised at the number floating above Kim Mi-ja's head as she handed a bag of side dishes.

‘It’s 30. As Byeongseung once opened his heart like an uncle, the number seems to keep increasing.

You can feel happiness while giving to others. I looked at the number above her head.'

Eun-woo saw the numbers floating above the heads of Chang-hyeon and Young-tak, who were carrying a bag of side dishes.

‘Dad is 20, Young-tak’s uncle is 10.

Daddy is feeling more grateful.

Can he read people's emotions in numbers? Miraculous.'

Eun-woo felt proud that the number had risen to 175.

After returning home, Chang-hyeon was in tears while organizing the side dishes she received from Mi-ja Kim.

'No one packed a side dish for me.

When I was in school, whenever I saw the colorful lunch boxes that my mother packed at her house, I felt how sad it was to feel her mother’s empty space.’

Eunwoo crawled to Changhyun.

“Ab. Abu~”

Changhyun saw Eunwoo once again and strengthened his will to live a hard life.

'My pretty baby. I will be a good father for you.’

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