Chapter 456 Kim Tae-seo is not Kim Tae-hee
Haeundae is a famous tourist destination in Busan, South Korea. It is located in Suyeong Bay on the southeast coast, approximately 18 kilometers northeast of Busan. Originally a hill jutting out into the sea, it was built into a platform during the late Silla period. Its sand dunes and clear waters are now renowned throughout the country, along with its bathing beaches and the nearby Dongguan Hot Springs. Tourist facilities are located along the coast, making it one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Korea.
Because of its fame, couples and newlyweds often come here. It also boasts the famous Haeundae Beach, which is advertised as containing a small amount of radon, which is beneficial for treating gastrointestinal, gynecological, and skin diseases. Many people come here year-round to bathe in the sea and soak in the hot springs.
The beach here is two kilometers long and is so comfortable that people will not want to leave. At the same time, there is no entrance fee for the Haeundae scenic area, which is very considerate. Of course, the rental services are another matter. Anyway, the beach in Haeundae is open to the public free of charge.
Of course, these are all official promotional methods. In fact, the peak season of Haeundae is July and August. When the summer comes to the end, the number of people will gradually decrease, and finally it will slowly return to calm.
The real Haeundae is not very big, and it becomes extremely quiet once the peak season is over. After all, the locals are already tired of such places. It feels similar to the fish pond behind the house.
But there is nothing wrong with this. The beach here is very clean and the sand is fine and soft. There will always be a big dent where you step, which is quickly filled up by the surrounding sand. Although there are no beautiful bikini beauties, it feels good to lie on the beach alone.
Most of the buildings around Haeundae are hotels, seafood restaurants, etc. They look very modern and not crowded, giving people a refreshing atmosphere at all times.
Near the beach, the area is more ordinary, filled with long-time fishermen's bungalows and traditional Korean houses. It's said the city government has long considered demolishing and renovating the area, but most fishermen are reluctant to move. The main reason is that while the government has offered reasonable compensation, fishermen still have to consider their working environment in addition to their living conditions.
The atmosphere around Haeundae is actually quite harmonious right now. Fishermen from nearby areas go out to sea and bring their catch directly to the nearby seafood market. Some have partnered with nearby restaurants and hotels for daily deliveries. So even with good government compensation, not many people are willing to move out. After all, many people's jobs depend on this area, so it has nothing to do with sentimentality or anything like that.
It’s not that three generations of my family have lived here, so I have to live here too. It’s just that if you are willing to give me 1.7 billion or 1.8 billion, then of course I can move out, but if it’s 300 million or 500 million in compensation, then that’s a shame.
While Haeundae is renowned, that's about it. After all, it's inherently limited, serving as a scenic spot, unlike Jeju Island. So, according to the fishermen, the government has stopped talking about development. Fishermen and merchants in this area enjoy a harmonious relationship, and ordinary residents often visit the seafood market. After all, for a coastal city, seafood prices are still very affordable.
It is such a plain little fishing village, but I don’t know when it started to become bustling, because of two new neighbors who moved in a few months ago.
This world is like a dense network of saw teeth, with a step after a step and an exam after an exam.
College, resume, employment…in the end it all comes down to money.
Of course, people are always different. Some people realize that making money is just for a better life, some people make money for their family, and some people just make money for the sake of making money, but there are always some people... who spend the family's money lavishly.
For example...
The late summer sun is still as scorching as ever. In the small fishing village near Haeundae, the owner of the only convenience store has started his monthly debt collection journey again.
Because there are not many residents and houses around , they are basically bungalows with some features of old Korean houses. In addition, there are large supermarkets in Haeundae, so there are no large convenience stores around here. There is only a small store run by an aunt. Sometimes some neighbors who are too lazy to buy things will ask the aunt to bring them back.
At the same time, buying things on credit is also commonplace. At the beginning of every month, there will be a bill settlement time. Of course, this is for customers with good credit. Those who just want to get by will be chased for payment even if it is just for a pack of cigarettes.
Aunt Kim Tae-hee... Yes, her name is Kim Tae-hee, but her real name should be Kim Tae-seok. But people who don't know still think it is Kim Tae-hee. Although this name is frustrating, she has been using it for fifty years, so no one can say it is wrong, right?
Wearing standard auntie pants and a floral shirt, the slightly plump Auntie Jin Taixi started from her own small shop to collect the August debt.
"Dad Dongzhu, this is last week's bill. Please have someone bring it to the old man who runs the store at my house!"
The owner of the small restaurant in the fishing port, the tall and thin Uncle Dongzhu, was watching TV boredly. Generally speaking, there would be no business here in the morning.
"Well, but Sister Jin, you are too punctual every month. You come out to collect the debts on the 3rd. What's special about the 3rd? And... why do you have to hand it over later?" The bored Uncle Dongzhu asked curiously, looking like he wanted to find someone to brag to.
However, Aunt Kim Tae-seo was not interested in this, so she replied directly: "Why don't you come on the 2nd of next month?" "As for why it takes a while... don't you have any money on you? Don't you still have to see Dongzhu's mother?" After saying that, she continued to walk forward without caring that Uncle Dongzhu's heart was pierced by a sharp arrow.
"Auntie Xilai, this month's bill!"
"Grandma Rong, this is the bill for the cigarettes and alcohol that that rascal stole. I don't think we can go on like this!"
The fishing village is actually not very large, with only about thirty households. There is a long road here, about one or two hundred meters long. At the end is a port that has long been abandoned due to the drop in water level. There is also a lighthouse. This place is called the fishing port. There are many fishing boats parked on the coast next to it. Most people live on the small slope a little bit behind. This road is lined with shops such as seafood stores and small restaurants, and only a very few are residential houses.
In fact, when it comes to buying things on credit, people generally pay the money back themselves after a period of time. Only some hotels and restaurants, as well as special circumstances, will delay the payment until very late. Of course, this can also be regarded as a habit.
For example, it is common for children to buy a lot of snacks on credit at a store without their family knowing about it.
The aunt walked to the last shop, a vegetable shop, took a look inside, and called out, "Jae-hee's mom, isn't Little's dad open again today?"
The old lady who was dozing off in the store opened her eyes, took a look, then pointed in another direction and said tiredly, "Go fishing again!"
"Ah! I really don't understand them. They're obviously doing good business, but they're always closed. I'll go over first!"
"Um!"
After Aunt Jin Taixi finished speaking, she walked along the bluestone road diagonally above with a proud step. On the left side of the path, there was a not-so-big wooden shed that looked like a food stall, with a crooked sign next to it.
“A seafood restaurant that only serves seafood”
Every time the aunt saw the abstract words and store name, she would shake her head. She really couldn't understand what was going on with this new neighbor. He only opened the store two or three days a week and spent the rest of the time playing. At least that was how it looked in the eyes of these uncles and aunts.
In fact, if this new neighbor had not been very prompt in paying his bills every month, she would not have been willing to let him buy on credit. It was because that child was so "scary".
The late summer sun is still a bit scorching, but the sunlight at ten o'clock in the morning is relatively mild.
In fact, at the end of this road, there is only a small lighthouse. Sitting on the roadside to fish... is basically impossible.
Because there are shallows and rocks all around, fishing here is unlikely to happen, and you can only catch a few crabs or loaches.
Right next to the lighthouse, a man wearing beach shorts and a tank top, his face covered by a baseball cap, was lying there. Judging from his physique, he was a strong man. There were actually fishing tools next to him, but they were just...
"Little dad, if you want to sleep, just sleep at home. Why do you always come to a place like this to bask in the sun? Hey, are you asleep?" Aunt Jin Taixi found this spot very experiencedly, looked at the dead guy lying there, and shouted helplessly.
The "corpse" also moved its bronze-skinned arms at this time, and gently took off the hat on its face, revealing a man with slightly long hair and a thick stubble. He looked a little sloppy, but his expression seemed to be very enjoying himself. However, because he wore a dark mask-like thing above his mouth on the left side of his face, he looked a little scary.
Aunt Jin Tae-sik heard from the older ladies in the fishing village that this man wore a mask because he was disfigured in a fire, and his child was also seriously injured in the fire, which eventually led to... Well, Aunt Jin Tae-sik didn't really believe the latter statement, but she believed the former. Otherwise, no one would be so idle as to wear such a thing on their face all day.
Anyway, judging by his exposed face, although he is a little unkempt, he is still a handsome, deep, and somewhat melancholic man. What a pity... If only I were twenty years younger...
"Auntie Taixi, are you here to collect the debt?"
The slightly hoarse and low male voice brought the aunt, who had instantly entered a YY state, back to her senses. Looking at the man who had already sat up from the ground, Aunt Jin Taixi directly threw a small notebook specially prepared in her hand to him.
"This is this month's bill. To be honest, if everything hadn't been fine in the past few months, I really couldn't help but come here. Your girl..."
"Two million?"
The bearded man's expression of enjoyment instantly turned into an idiotic one, and then he shouted angrily, "What did that little bastard eat? How come he got half a million more than last month?"
