Peninsula: Start with the nephew of the soy sauce bottle

Chapter 1 The boy who bought records
Jongno-gu, Seoul—one of the oldest neighborhoods in Seoul.It is said to have a history of more than 600 years, and the traces of time erosion are very obvious on this land.

There are low-rise residential buildings on both sides of the street, and the afterglow of the setting sun reflects on the walls, giving a mottled and desolate feeling.

There are very few pedestrians visible to the naked eye, especially young people.According to news reports, the population of Jongno-gu is decreasing year by year, which seems to have a lot to do with the shift of the center of Seoul from Gangbuk to Gangnam.

Park Jingxu agrees with this statement.

Judging from what he has seen and heard as a resident of Jiangnan, there is a huge difference between the rows of high-rise buildings and the low and dilapidated private houses.

It’s hard to imagine that this is the scene in the same city.

But this is not without its benefits. Places that have stood the test of time will be full of rewards given by time.

Park Kyung-wook's destination this time is a treasure trove that contains the essence of time.

He's on a treasure hunt.

The treasures of time will be preserved in many forms, and music is one of them.Records and CDs as carriers are undoubtedly the key to unlocking the treasure chest.

Although some may say that in the age of digital music, the existence of physical records will become redundant.The difference between lossless sound quality and CD is even minimal - they are all digital music.

So what’s the point of choosing physical records?
Park Jingxu also had questions, but he got answers from his uncle that were not necessarily correct but meaningful.

"The history of the development and changes of music carriers itself is in line with your curiosity about time. Understanding history does not necessarily require gaining something from it. Just 'understanding' itself is meaningful enough. The same goes for this matter. Only by contacting you can you Get what you want from it.”

After finishing speaking, the uncle added: "To put it simply, physical records still have commemorative value and can be collected. Moreover, the action of putting the disc into the machine is also very ritualistic, which is much better than using dry fingers to swipe the screen. ”

Although his uncle's answer did not satisfy Park Jingxu, it at least cleared up his confusion.

So this trip to "find rare and rare records" came about, and the address was provided by my uncle - a second-hand record store.

It was originally a record store that had been open for 30 years, and it had a period of glory back then.However, under the dual dilemma of the impact of digital music and the shift of urban centers, it had no choice but to change its business strategy.

The special thing about this store is that although the record categories are not complete, you can unexpectedly find some old records from a long time ago.It is said that because of its good reputation and the reasonable price, many people are willing to sell records here.

Walking from the main street into the alleys adjacent to the houses, you feel like you have entered a maze that extends in all directions and is winding and rugged.

According to the game design, the treasure will always be placed in the deepest part of the maze - Park Jingxu couldn't help but think that this might be based on fact.

Even with the "treasure map" in hand, the boy who was unfamiliar with the surrounding area still spent a lot of effort to reach his destination.

It was a small shop surrounded by residential buildings and disguised itself as one of them.

From the outside, it looks exactly the same as the private houses next to it, and they don’t even bother to install a sign.If Park Jingxu hadn't repeatedly compared it with the photos on his phone, he might have missed it.

Park Jingxu stood at the door, and a soothing melody floated through the simple and thin wooden door.

"My heart will last forever." Park Jingxu thought to himself.

The famous Titanic and Celine Dion's passionate singing undoubtedly have a magic that makes people quietly appreciate it.

"Every night in my dreams
I see you
I feel you
That is how I know you go on”

After stopping and listening for a while, Pu Jingxu slowly opened the store door.

Accompanied by the jingling of wind chimes, the young man stepped into the treasure land of his dreams.

However, the scene in Yingying's eyes seemed a little different from what he imagined.

There are two or three booths, wide floor-to-ceiling windows and a wooden small bar under the small space, separated by a narrow aisle.

No matter how you look at it, it’s a cafe, right?
Standing at the bar was a middle-aged bearded man in casual clothes, who was undoubtedly the owner of this shop - Park Jingxu didn't think it was necessary to hire a waiter for a small shop like this.

As soon as Park Jingxu entered the door, he was baptized by loud voices.

"This store does not sell cappuccino, mocha, or caramel macchiato. Don't ask what we have, just ask for Americano coffee."

"I'm not here for coffee."

"There are no snacks either."

"I'm not here for snacks either."

"Nothing else, please leave."

So what kind of coffee shop do you open?Park Jingxu was speechless.

From the moment he entered the room to the end of the conversation, the bearded man kept his head down and carefully wiped the cup without even looking at the boy.

Although the boss had a bad attitude, out of trust in his uncle, Park Jingxu did not leave on the spot, but instead took the initiative to ask.

"Boss Nim, is the 'Bottle Record' here correct?"

Seemingly reacting to the words "Bottle Record", the bearded uncle moved his hands for a moment, then slowly raised his head and looked at the boy for the first time.

"Where did you hear this name from, kid?"

"My uncle told me."

"Who is your uncle?"

This question made Park Jingxu hesitate for a moment, but he felt that there was no need to keep it secret.

"Park Jin Young."

Hearing this, the bearded boy carefully looked at the young man in front of him. Although his face looked childish, he could vaguely see the superiority of his facial features.Paired with a slender figure of 1.7 meters, he was sure that this boy would definitely be a guy who would drive countless women crazy when he grew up.

This only made him more confused.

"It's not like..."

"Boss nim?" Pu Jingxu was confused by the beard's words.

"Are you nothing like that guy Park, or are you saying that he and your dad are brothers in the sense of loyalty?"

"He is my biological uncle..."

"Then does your dad look like Park Jin Young?"

Park Jingxu thought for a while and felt that he still needed to clear his father's name.

"Grandma said that many people felt that the child was held in the wrong hands."

The bearded man understood instantly, nodded, and asked again.

"What's your name, kid? How old are you?"

"My name is Park Jingxu. I was born in 96. I must be 14 this year."

"OK! Park Jingxu, right? My dear Liu Shengxi, I don't like being called uncle, so you can just call me the store manager."

The bearded man suddenly took out a piece of paper and started writing and drawing, speaking as he wrote.

"Did Orangutan Park tell you about the rules here?"

"I said it. Uncle said that Uncle Liu, you only accept real music lovers here, and you need to pass the test to prove yourself."

"Yeah! Boy! I told you not to call me Agassi!"

The threat from the bearded loud voice only made Park Jingxu curl his lips secretly, but the other person's next words made him realize what his uncle meant when he said the store manager was in trouble.

"If you were an ordinary person, I would ask a few simple questions, but since it is the person introduced by Park Jin Young, music matters should not be difficult for you, so I decided to increase the difficulty."

Is Agassi too lonely?I just want to buy a record!
Park Jingxu cursed secretly. Thinking of his uncle's repeated assurances to him, he decided to endure it a little longer.

"Ordinary common sense can't trouble you, but I can't ask more professional questions. So I have to test your skills, not to mention that Park Jinying's nephew can't play a musical instrument."

"I know a little bit."

"Come out with your best skills! Don't try to fool me. Although I can't see the problem with the technique, I can tell right away whether a person has a love for music!"

Seeing Liu Seung-seok's hands crossed pretending to be profound, Park Kyung-wook almost laughed angrily.

What does Agassi think of himself?A judge on a talent show!

After borrowing a guitar from Ryu Seung-seok, Park Kyung-wook simply tuned it up and started singing a cappella.

"If you miss the train I'm on
You will know that I am gone
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles.”

With the gentle sound of guitar strings, the classic American folk song "500 miles" followed from Park Jingxu's mouth.Pu Jingxu didn't have the slightest worry about the so-called test. Anyway, he was born as a child actor, so it's strange that he failed to pass the hard work on stage and off stage for so many years.

Soon after the song ended, Park Jingxu's passionate performance was recognized by the bearded man.

"You're qualified! I play the guitar well, but my singing skills are a bit mediocre. If I want to follow your uncle's path, I need more practice."

"You don't have to worry about it, uncle! It's just that my voice has changed a bit during my developmental stage!"

Park Jingxu's smile immediately turned dark when he was poked in a painful spot, and he said angrily.

So Agassi is really annoying!Originally, Park Kyung Wook was a little sensitive because he was entering the stage of changing his voice, but he actually said it without any discernment.

The good mood that I could find goods after passing the test was completely gone.

However, he quickly regained his composure. After all, he couldn't run away in vain.Following the bearded man's instructions, the boy walked up to the second floor - Liu Shengxi put all the records on it.

As soon as Park Jingxu walked up to the second floor, a girl pushed open the store door behind him.

It can be seen that the girl's height is not outstanding among her peers, but her slender figure and palm-sized face dilute this impression.

Different from the indifferent reaction to Park Kyung Wook, Liu Shengxi smiled like a chrysanthemum, the kind that the boss of a brokerage company would recognize as his brother on the spot when he saw him.

"Look at me, why are you here?"

"Mom asked me to bring you food."

The girl handed over the lunch box in her hand, pouting her mouth and looking unhappy. Liu Shengxi, who was a daughter slave, suddenly turned pale when she saw this.

"Then why don't you let that brat Junshan come over! That brat knows how to be lazy all day long! How can you let my sister come here alone when it's almost dark! What should I do if I encounter danger! I'll teach him a lesson when I get back!"

An angry denunciation of her son made the girl's lips curl up again.She grabbed Liu Shengxi's arm and shook it.

"Don't blame Ouba, Dad. He hasn't come back from practicing dance outside, so my mother asked me to come here. It's not too far anyway."

However, his daughter's words caused Liu Shengxi to have doubts. He knew the hobbies of his two children very clearly. They both loved dancing and they usually practiced dancing together.

This scene today is really rare.

"Oh? Then why didn't you go?"

"My foot accidentally sprained and I can't go."

When Liu Yuan mentioned this, my face fell, and she couldn't help but pouted.The girl's lips are thick, and her pouting look is particularly prominent on her small face.

Only then did Liu Shengxi understand why his daughter looked unhappy when she came in.Thinking of this, he didn't care about eating and quickly grabbed his daughter's feet to check.

"Does it still hurt? Dad, let me rub it for you. Your mother is really hurt and she still wants you to come here!"

Liu Xuanwo enjoyed her father's massage over and over again while excusing her mother.

"It's okay, Dad! Actually, it's not very serious, just to be on the safe side, my mother told me not to go dancing."

"It's okay to take a rest. I'm a talented child. It doesn't matter if I skip a few days of practice! I should say that you have to give others a chance to breathe. Otherwise, you'll be desperate if you can't keep up!"

Liu Xuan was a little embarrassed by her father's praise, so she quickly took her legs out of her father's arms and ran up to the second floor.

"Abba, you eat first, and I'll go up and listen to the song!"

"Run slower! Be careful not to fall!"

After a cheerful reminder, Liu Shengxi opened the lunch box made by his wife. The rich lunch box made by his wife made him move his index fingers and couldn't help but eat it.While eating, Liu Shengxi vaguely felt that he had forgotten something, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

It wasn’t until I was almost finished that I realized that there was a cheap nephew of Park Orangutan on top!

Liu Shengxi's complexion suddenly changed!Although he didn't think anything could happen to two 13- and 4-year-old children, his father's instinct made him reject all opposite sexes who were close to his lovely daughter.Especially that kid has a face that can seduce the opposite sex!
Liu Shengxi ran upstairs desperately.

"Haunt me!"

The ending was as expected. The scene where the boy and girl chatted happily, even wearing the same headphones side by side, made Ryu Seung-seok's eyes tear up.

(End of this chapter)