You Promised Me, Mr. Lee San-ha - Chapter 92



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Episode 92 All that remains are photographs (2)

In the middle of a cafe.

“Because it was stolen!”

A seller who shouts theft.

Thanks to this, all eyes in the cafe turn this way.

Maybe it’s because of my mood, but even the CCTV seems to have turned this way.

“… … Huh? Yes?”

There was no answer to the question.

“Even if you steal, it’s not theft! To be exact, it’s a crime that falls under the category of embezzlement. It refers to the crime of embezzling lost items, driftwood, or other property that has left someone else’s possession… … Simply put, it refers to picking up and taking something that someone else has dropped!”

However, only very detailed and absurd confessions follow.

‘It’s not stolen goods… … It looks like they’re selling things they found.’

If you’re selling something you found, there’s a chance that the item might be defective.

‘So when I asked you earlier if there was anything wrong with the item, you gave the absurd answer that you bought it with your own money.’

It seems like normal transactions will be difficult in this situation.

Whether it’s stolen or found, he has no ownership of it.

“Sir, just go.”

The moment you are about to cancel the deal, the ‘Fairy of Embezzlement’ delivers another huge shock.

“No! Strictly speaking, it’s not embezzlement! It’s just embezzlement!”

What is this?

Before I could even ask, the ‘Fairy of Embezzlement’ continued speaking.

“I work at a lost and found center! I steal stuff from the subway and sell it!”

“… … .”

I have no words.

Embezzlement of lost property is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine of not more than 3 million won.

Embezzlement is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 15 million won.

Even a coin can’t jump 5x this fast.

Click! Click!

The sound of cell phones taking pictures can be heard throughout the cafe.

I covered my face with my hands.

“… … Did I ask you to meet me at a cafe for nothing?”

I guess it’s right to trade used goods on subway platforms.

At that moment, the seller knelt down loudly in front of me.

Boom! Bang!

“Oh my, I just heard a sound like a crucible exploding―”

“That’s not the point, sir!”

Why is this person’s voice so loud?

Even though everyone’s attention is already focused on them, they grab even more attention by shouting loudly.

He knelt down and began to take something out of his bosom.

“Since it seems like there is a problem with the item, it will be difficult to transfer it! Instead, I will give you the amount equivalent to the original value of the item! The factory price is 813,000 won in cash! Although the beautiful exchange between the seller and the buyer did not go smoothly, I hope this will compensate for the damages for this wasted effort!”

“Oh, please. Leave it. Don’t do this.”

He pushed a wad of money in and begged.

“Please accept this! If you don’t accept this… … I’ll just get it by backtumbling off Banpo Bridge! Of course, I’ll keep 813,000 won in my chest! Everyone has about 813,000 won in their chest, right?!”

The Fairy of Embezzlement now began to crawl on her knees, mumbling something unintelligible.

The sight was so grotesque that I took a step back.

thud.

I couldn’t take more than a few steps before my back was blocked by the window table.

In this situation where there is no more room to retreat, the customers inside the cafe begin to cheer.

“Take it~.”

match!

“Take it~.”

match!

… … I think I understand now.

This is probably how Hong Jeong-hwa felt when she made her public confession a few months ago.

* * *

Saturday, a few days later.

I stopped by the official Canin store and purchased the ‘EOS N50’ model.

‘Used-hand trading just doesn’t suit me.’

While the Canine staff was bringing out the new product, news was broadcast on TV.

[Tens of millions of won worth of subway lost items were discovered at the home of Mr. Ha, who recently caused a huge controversy with the ‘lost and found embezzlement case’. Accordingly, Mr. Ha was charged with embezzlement and breach of trust… … .]

I still get goosebumps when I think about how many times I had to go to the police station because of that incident.

As a result, there was no problem with the price I received for the camera.

Because it was a normal ‘transfer’ without any special price or reason.

But given the circumstances, I had to undergo various investigations at the police station.

‘It was such a tough time… … .’

Then, the staff handed me a camera.

“Thank you for your purchase. Please record your happy times with Canin~.”

It definitely feels good to have some new gear in your hands.

While I was carefully carrying the camera and moving, I received a call from Maeng So-hyun.

[Senior! Where are you?!]

“Oh, we’re almost there. I got off at World Cup Stadium Station.”

Today’s filming location is Sangam Sky Park.

It is a place where visibility is wide because the terrain is high.

The weather is clear and the boundary between the reed field and the sky looks pretty.

[Ah! Then please wait there for a moment! I will pick you up in the chairman’s car!]

‘Mr. Chairman?’

Soon, a car stopped in front of me.

Sonati. The model from last year.

‘What a frugal chairman.’

It even seemed like he was driving himself.

I greeted him politely and sat down on the left side of the back seat.

“Hello. My name is Lee San-ha and I am participating for the first time today.”

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As I closed the car door, the chairman spoke with obvious annoyance.

“Hey! Hey, close the door gently… … .”

If you close it more gently here, it won’t lock.

It seems like the chairman is very picky about his belongings.

Soon, Maeng So-Hyeon, who was sitting on the right side of the back seat, began to introduce herself.

“Mr. Chairman? This is my high school senior! This is Senior Lee San-ha.”

“Huh, I can tell just by looking at it. Why is that guy’s name like that? I thought you were a woman.”

The chairman snorted and focused on driving.

I guess he thought I was a woman just by hearing my name.

Maeng So-hyeon continued speaking.

“Uh… … and the passenger seat is my friend! Model Han Da-hee.”

Her friend, who had been introduced to her, turned his head and said hello.

“Hello. Please take care of me~.”

“I am the one who needs to be treated well.”

Even though it’s my first time meeting Han Da-hee, she feels somehow familiar.

‘I think I’ve seen your face somewhere, but I can’t remember.’

Meanwhile, Maeng So-hyun pointed to the driver’s seat and said.

“This is our club president. This is Chairman Bae Sang-deok.”

Ah. So you were the club’s ‘president’.

I also thought he felt like the chairman of a conglomerate.

Squeak-

While we were chatting about this and that, the car arrived at the parking lot.

“Thank you for the ride.”

“Thank you~.”

“Thank you~.”

As everyone was getting out of their cars to pack their luggage, Chairman Bae Sang-deok spoke to model Han Da-hee.

“Where can I change my clothes?”

“Oh, I’m going to the bathroom to change.”

“Hey~ Why do you have to go all the way to that dirty place to change? Just change in my warm car~.”

Even though it might be a somewhat uncomfortable suggestion, Han Da-hee responded with a smile.

“It’s a bit difficult to change clothes in the car. Sorry~.”

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When I got out of the car, a beautiful view unfolded before my eyes.

Snow-covered fence.

Reed fields spread out to the left and right.

A road that stretches out in a straight line.

A slowly rotating wind turbine.

A skyline that is wide open, with nothing obstructing it.

It seemed like even if I just took landscape photos, I would end up with a fantastic piece of work.

While I was looking around and frantically pressing the shutter, I heard Maeng So-hyun’s voice.

“I’m going to go help my friend change his clothes!”

They disappeared with hurried steps.

The sight of two people running around carrying bags of clothes and cameras looks just like penguins.

Click-

The moment when they take a picture of their backs.

“hey.”

Chairman Bae Sang-deok spoke to me.

“Taking pictures of models without their consent is illegal filming. Don’t you know that common sense?”

A tone of speech that is closer to picking a fight than talking.

I’m not sure what’s so frustrating, but it’s not wrong.

“Yes, club president. Be careful.”

“Just call me president! The club president is too long!”

Bae Sang-deok snorted and turned around.

Even if they insist on calling me chairman.

* * *

People from the photography club gathered in the parking lot.

As we continued our self-introductions with awkward greetings, all the people who were going on a business trip soon gathered.

After Han Da-hee returned, having changed her clothes, the real movement began.

When Han Da-hee stopped at the filming location and took off her long padding, a flowing one-piece dress was revealed.

‘Hey, aren’t you cold?’

Everyone who sees me is dressed in cold clothes.

But a dozen or so photographers start pressing their shutters without paying any attention.

Click! Click! Click! Click!

Maeng So-hyun said while adjusting her camera settings.

“Senior, you should take the picture quickly too. The longer the shoot takes, the harder it will be for the model to maintain the pose.”

Maeng So-hyun is right.

Han Da-hee is working as a model.

It’s a completely useless consideration to worry about whether the model is cold.

If you are really being considerate, you should take one more picture during that time to quickly finish filming.

After taking a few pictures, Maeng So-hyun looked at the pictures on my camera and said,

“You took the picture with all the default settings! Isn’t there a lot of light reflected from the snow on the ground? In this case, you need to reduce the amount of light entering the aperture. Lower the ISO… … Then, you can raise the shutter speed to this level. If you look closely, you can see the hair fluttering naturally, and this is closely related to the shutter speed. And… … .”

He is truly a camera fanatic.

While I was listening to her, Han Da-hee was changing her pose to a different one.

According to the instructions of Chairman Bae Sang-deok.

“Dahee? Raise your arms a little more.”

Han Da-hee had a very uncomfortable expression on her face.

I don’t think it’s just because the weather is cold.

“No, not like that~ Oh, right, let me put my hand on you for a second. Move up and down. Yeah, yeah, like this.”

It’s because the chairman keeps putting his hands on her arms and waist to strike a pose.

Is it because I’m feeling down, but it felt like a hand just brushed against my butt.

Maeng So-hyun, who had been explaining the camera for a while, stops explaining.

Then he muttered in a very small voice.

“… … Ah, that damn thing is doing it again.”

Judging from the word ‘again’, it seemed like it was a fairly frequent occurrence.

What do other people think?

They all look like they’re displeased, but… … they’re all saying nothing.

‘What kind of person is that chairman…?’

Anyway, filming resumes.

I took various pictures as Maeng So-Hyeon taught me.

It was a more satisfactory photo than the first one… …but the level of completion was not high.

Because the model’s expression was frozen stiff.

“… … .”

It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do about it.

It’s not something you can force to smile.

That concludes filming at the second location.

Break time.

Han Da-hee quickly moved to change into different clothes.

Maeng So-hyeon came towards me and said.

“I’m sorry… … I showed you the ugly side of the club.”

“No. Dahee has it the hardest.”

“That’s right. Our Dahee isn’t the type of person to model in a place like this… … Do you know what happened to her?”

As I listened to Maeng So-hyun’s continued complaints, I was able to understand.

Why did Han Da-hee look so familiar to me?