"About a hundred but it was really cool. So I gambled for it and I won big! So I got a lot of hats and then shoes and I kept going and making easy money. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I lost big this once and they wouldn't let me try again!" But he still had the hat so who was the real winner here? "Then I worked out like half of it and bought a coat. I was supposed to give that money to them but I wanted the coat so they added interest on my debt."
Long story short, he'd never pay it back. Or be good with money. He laughed nervously and shrugged. "I think it's just me left. I haven't seen anyone else. All the gangsters left and the workers didn't want to be involved any more. It's just me and the hookers. I know them for the most part."
"...you got problems, kid." J-Hope was just saying. He rolled his eyes, but there was a bit of a smile. He looked at Jungkook for a moment, then back at Ten. "The message is mostly for them anyway. The hookers. Min Yoongi doesn't want to be a pimp, so this club won't be a brothel any more. Jeon Jungkook is in charge and he will decide what happens with this place. Everyone who works here can find a new role or they can leave, even go back to their home countries. They'll be provided for."
Those were Min Yoongi's words after all. It was always nice, seeing those glimpses of Suga underneath the scary mob boss facade he was forced to wear. "Tell them that and tell them that Jeon Jungkook will talk to each of them individually to find out what they want. We'll get translators." A list of names would be handy, but Hobi hoped they could find that in the books. "As for you, you heard your new boss. You still owe a debt. I'd suggest you buy less hats."
"I can be your translator. Most of them speak Thai or some English, I speak both. And Korean, obviously. I can help." He supposed being helpful was the best way to do this. He wasn't sure if it was true that they'd help these people but he hoped it was. He just wished they'd help him. Damn, he should have used more of a sob story. He huffed and shrugged his shoulders. "I've got problems, it's true, I have to keep buying things. I dunno why. Can't you cut me a break?"
"No, you're a dumbass." Jungkook dismissed as he finished looking through the office, raiding around and gathering blue prints of the lay out. "You'll pay back in full but we will wipe the interest off." It was the only slack he'd cut the idiot.
"I'll take it." He bit hard into his lolly and it cracked in his mouth, delicious and cola tasting. Perfect for easing nerves. "May I please go now?" He was freaked out.
"Yeah, run off. Tell them." J-Hope waved him off, a little bit amused by the whole situation. Not exactly what he'd thought he'd find here, he was expecting more of a sob story indeed. He smiled for a moment, then turned his attention to Jungkook. "Do you know what you want to do yet? The building doesn't look bad. I can recommend you a good contractor who can look it over for you, but it seems sturdy enough. I'd recommend some remodelling to make it look less sleazy, no matter what you want to do with it."
"I think maybe a nightclub? I don't want to compete with your bar but a nightclub could work well. They could have drinks at your place and then come here to get wrecked." It was a big place and he was sure that cover charge alone would make this place worthwhile. Especially if the top gangsters came an frequented it. He looked over the blueprints and frowned. "Is that a good idea or not? I don't want to make any wrong moves. I definitely want something totally different. No reminders of those sleazebags."
"That's not a bad idea. Besides, I know you like to go clubbing, so you should know the business a little. Figure out where you'd like to go and aim for that. You know Suga's going to give you whatever money you ask for." It did have its upsides, being the golden child. "Go with a total remodel. And you should see if you can't get along with that kid, Ten. He knows the required languages, you can tie up loose ends with those poor boys and girls down there. If they want to work at the club, you can have some dancers on platforms, you'll need bartenders, the like. You'll figure it out, Kookie."
"Do I have to? Seems kind of dumb." He didn't really want to hang out with a shopaholic who couldn't manage their money well but he supposed he did have the languages. He smiled at Hobi and reached out, touching his arm in gratitude. "I guess I should. For the sake of ease. Thank you for you helping me, hyung. I know you're busy but your advise is what I needed to do this. I really appreciate it."
He bowed to his elder, not caring about hierarchy or not. Jungkook was always grateful, it was why he was so well liked.
"You're sweet as always, Jungkook. I'm sure you'd have figured it out alone too. When I started out, Suga just gave me the keys to the place because, and I quote 'you like to drink, right?'." Well, it had worked out in the end, so he wasn't exactly complaining, but still. "You can call me any time if you need help. I know what it's like starting out."
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"... How expensive was the hat?"
"About a hundred but it was really cool. So I gambled for it and I won big! So I got a lot of hats and then shoes and I kept going and making easy money. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I lost big this once and they wouldn't let me try again!" But he still had the hat so who was the real winner here? "Then I worked out like half of it and bought a coat. I was supposed to give that money to them but I wanted the coat so they added interest on my debt."
Long story short, he'd never pay it back. Or be good with money. He laughed nervously and shrugged. "I think it's just me left. I haven't seen anyone else. All the gangsters left and the workers didn't want to be involved any more. It's just me and the hookers. I know them for the most part."
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Those were Min Yoongi's words after all. It was always nice, seeing those glimpses of Suga underneath the scary mob boss facade he was forced to wear. "Tell them that and tell them that Jeon Jungkook will talk to each of them individually to find out what they want. We'll get translators." A list of names would be handy, but Hobi hoped they could find that in the books. "As for you, you heard your new boss. You still owe a debt. I'd suggest you buy less hats."
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"No, you're a dumbass." Jungkook dismissed as he finished looking through the office, raiding around and gathering blue prints of the lay out. "You'll pay back in full but we will wipe the interest off." It was the only slack he'd cut the idiot.
"I'll take it." He bit hard into his lolly and it cracked in his mouth, delicious and cola tasting. Perfect for easing nerves. "May I please go now?" He was freaked out.
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He bowed to his elder, not caring about hierarchy or not. Jungkook was always grateful, it was why he was so well liked.
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