Taehyung was overjoyed; he had his family back, and their house was filled with happiness. Yoongi, you seem older than me now,
taking care of seven kids is no easy task," Yoongi sighed.
"Seven? It's six, right? Elena too?" Taehyung inquired.
"No, your brother is no less than a baby," Yoongi chuckled.
"You're so lucky, Yoongi," Taehyung remarked.
"Lucky? In a single day, I lost my entire family. I stayed away from my hyung and little brothers for 22 years. Lucky? Never," Yoongi replied with a heavy heart.
"Did my son give you a hard time?" Taehyung asked.
"He was our everything. We built our family for him. He's just like Dad, a perfect businessman. He's planning to reopen Kim Industries," Yoongi shared proudly.
"Are you angry with me, Jungkook?" Jimin asked.
"Why did you take him with you? You know how much I miss him," Jungkook questioned.
"I'm sorry," Jimin said with remorse.
"I've spent countless days crying for him, missing everything - his childhood, his first words, his schooling. If he were with us, our life would be more beautiful. Why, Jimin? Why did you take him away from us?" Jungkook's pain was evident.
"It wasn't me. I never knew what happened, but I've taken care of him like a prince. He's my everything," Jimin explained.
"I don't know... it hurts," Jungkook burst into tears, finally letting out his pent-up emotions.
Jimin embraced the man, his voice filled with remorse as he said, "I am sorry..."
Hoseok sighed upon witnessing the scene. "Don't worry, Mom. I will do everything to bring happiness to us."
"Hyung," Roan suggested, "Since he misses your childhood, why don't you have a child and give him that joy?" The four of them stood behind Hoseok.
"Is that a cake or something? Just make it and give it to him," Joan exclaimed.
"We should ask for Elena's help; she'll happily assist you," Roan added.
Sasha couldn't hold back her frustration, saying, "Shut up, Oppa. How can a human being live without a brain?"
"Hoseok, what are you thinking about? You don't like my idea?" Roan questioned.
Hoseok smiled and replied, "Roan, I love you more than anything, but I don't want to kill you."
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"Why are you spending all your time in the kitchen?" Taehyung inquired, addressing the girl.
"I was making some dessert for the New Year party," Elena replied.
"Are you studying?" Taehyung asked further.
"Yes, with Hobi... I mean Hoseok," Elena responded.
"Hmm... I heard he was very studious," Taehyung commented.
"Yes, he's always the top-ranked. Besides his studies, he takes on two or three courses. He's a talented singer and dancer, and they even have a band at the university. He's a sportsman and very handsome, just like you," Elena said with admiration in her eyes.
Taehyung gazed at the girl, noticing the galaxy of admiration in her eyes, much like the way Jungkook used to look at him.
He gently patted her head and said, "By the way, you're a good cook."
"Thank you, sir..." Elena replied.
"Uncle is better," Taehyung smiled warmly
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"I don't think it's possible," Yoongi said, concern in his voice. "People are already forgetting Kim's legacy, and it's challenging to restart."
"We need to rekindle things," Hoseok suggested, his tone hopeful.
"First, let's meet our dealers. Mr. Lee is the best choice," Yoongi proposed.
"Agreed," Taehyung replied.
"Then, let's plan to go tomorrow," Hoseok chimed in cheerfully.
"Before we go, we'll need to make an appointment," Yoongi smiled as he took charge. Remembering their past, Yoongi sighed, "Back when Dad was around, that man would never dare to meet his gaze. Things have changed."
"Yeah," Taehyung chimed in. "He used to address Dad as 'highness.' Remember that?"
Yoongi nodded in agreement.
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you look good in suits," Elena complimented Hoseok with a smile.
"Thank you," he replied. "We're meeting a dealer today. When are you going back?"
Elena looked at him with concern, "You're not coming back?"
"No," he replied. "I'm staying with my parents. You should go back. I think my others will be staying here."
Elena hesitated but then said, "I can stay here if you want..."
Hoseok interrupted, "For what? I brought you here to take care of the children. Now that my parents are here, you can go back. I'll book your tickets."
Elena nodded and walked out of the room.
Jungkook took a deep breath and said, "Like father, like son."
Hoseok looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"
"Nothing," Jungkook replied. "Just remember to consider others' feelings before you speak."
Hoseok approached him, "It's not like that. I want her to pursue her career first, and then I'll bring her back."
Jungkook advised, "You should tell her gently. If you love her, tell her. If you don't, be honest. It's difficult to live without knowing whether your loved ones care about you. Respect their feelings."
Hoseok apologized, "Sorry, I just..."
"I know you're a good person, but sometimes your blood traits can affect you," Jungkook said. "I don't want more snow in the home."
Hoseok asked, "What do you mean?"
Jungkook replied, "I'll explain later. For now, let's go. I'm coming with you."
"That's good," Hoseok said. "We'll reopen our business in two weeks."
Jungkook cautioned, "Don't set your expectations too high."
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"Taehyung, it's been 22 years... I can't do this. When your father was here, the Kims were a brand, but not anymore. I can't make this deal. Please look for smaller dealers. I don't think they'll help you now, because you're starting from scratch," Mr. Lee said.
Taehyung replied calmly, "It's okay, Mr. Lee. Thank you. Let's go."
Frustration boiled in Taehyung as he muttered, "My Dad helped him a lot."
Jungkook tried to console them, saying, "It's okay, let it go. We should consider our options. As he said, we can explore other dealers."
Wait, I forget my walk... Hoseok said.
"Sorry, Uncle. I left my wallet here," Hoseok explained.
Mr. Lee offered some advice, "Take it easy, young man. Focus on completing your studies. Kim Industries is a mere shadow of what it once was.
"Mr. Lee, just sent the papers today," Hoseok firmly stated.
Mr. Lee hesitated but responded, "I told you, I am not interested."
Hoseok maintained his resolve, saying, "I told you, then do it," his tone unyielding.
The elderly man gulped, his eyes fixed on the boy who bore an uncanny resemblance to the Kim Namjoon. "I will send it today, High... Highness," he stammered, his nervousness evident.
With a confident smile, Hoseok walked back to his parents, who were patiently waiting in the car. He walks like a successful businessman.
From a distance, Yoongi observed the boy and his changes, and whispered to himself, "Like mother, like son..."
THE END.....
