Yet Jinhoo walked out, disheartened and downcast, but after some thought, he decided not to give up. Initially planning to leave the premises, he turned instead toward the backyard.
The backyard was quiet, still as death, with the door of the main house closed.
However, the door that connected to the neighboring Uncle Song Chongjin's house was open, and Jinhoo knew they must be there.
He followed through the door and saw into Song Chongjin's yard.
Song Chongjin was digging in the ground while talking to Wang Yongzhu, who sat under the eaves, her expression radiant as she peeled and ate dried fruits.
When Jinhoo arrived, Song Chongjin didn't stop his work.
It was Wang Yongzhu who stepped forward, "Jinhoo, is something the matter?"
Just by looking at Jinhoo's face, she knew there was an issue.
Jinhoo felt a bit embarrassed, "I was just walking around, Uncle, you're not turning the soil correctly—" He caught sight of Song Chongjin's technique and hastily intervened.
