30 With mother (2/2)

This he realized this when he started settling down and started making money. He realized that the 'Gate' might disappear unexpectedly as it had appeared unexpectedly. It was okay if the 'Gate' closed when he was on Earth, but the thought of it disappearing when he was in the other world concerned him the most. The reason why he was trying so hard to earn money was because of his mother. If he could not return to his mother, it would all be lost.

'You bastard.'

He thought this to himself – he was ashamed that he had to keep it secret, even from his mother. When he realized this, he decided to bring her here.

Joonbum felt his guilt fading away.

”I'm sorry. I'm sorry.”

Joonbum lowered his head as his mother sobbed.

*

[MOMMY'S HERE!]

[MAMA!]

[Look at those side dishes!]

[Wow, he can eat like an emperor now that he has his mom.]

[From a pot to a formal royal course meal?]

[She's so nice.]

[I can feel a mother's love from all that food.]

[I can do that much myself.]

[GET OFF TROLL!]

[Go back to kindergarten.]

[You think that just comes out instantly?]

[Mommy, you're the best.]

[Wow. Our mommy sure knows how to do it.]

[Various vegetables express their love to mommy.]

[Look at all them grow with color now…]

[She's real. Joonbum just planted and abandoned those.]

[Galfus knows who the real boss is!]

[I want to go too. Can I go please?]

[Beep, beep. I am from the mental institution. You can come with me.]

Joonbum's face brightened with a smile as he checked the responses. There were also a lot of responses accusing him to be selling his mother for views, but he overlooked them. He was happy now.

After his mother found out about the other world, she quit her job and joined him. He was hesitant at first but he could not resist her constant persuasion.

She did come to enjoy the nature. After she was done sobbing, she relaxed and started looking around. She seemed to like the night sky the most as she was astonished at the sight of the sky that was filled with an endless number of stars.

-It's so beautiful. I can't believe such a place exists…-

Joonbum smiled, then turned to scowl.

'She doesn't have that much of a good memory here either. It's because of that bastard.'

He scowled, remembering his father who left them a long time ago.

'I shouldn't think of him.'

”Oh, are you Joonbum? Can I take a picture with you?”

”Huh? Oh, yes, sure.”

Joonbum blushed as the students left after taking a picture with him.

'This is so awkward.'

People started to recognize him more nowadays, making him realize how popular he had become.

Chapter 16.

”I should go now.”

Joonbum checked the time and left the café.

”It's all ready. Just sign here and we're done.”

Joonbum signed the document he was handed over after he checked the item and loaded it onto the truck.

”All good. Thank you.”

”Thank you too.”

Joonbum turned to the item he just bought as the man left him.

”I won't have any electrical problems now.”

His truck was loaded with solar panels. As his life on the other world continued, he realized that a constant supply of water and electricity was always the main concern. His current method was to use a generator to power all the equipment he had, but he needed a large amount of fuel for that. It was then that he thought about the solar panel.

He compared a lot of different products and decided to purchase this solar panel from Dilorex Corporation. It was considered the most durable and powerful solar panel there was. It was very popular despite its high price point.

'I was lucky.'

He first bought a residential panel and installed it himself. It was not easy by any means, but it was still doable. He took the time to work on it by watching an installation video and was done in no time. After checking out its potential, he was on the verge of buying it in bulk when he received an email.

It was from Dilorex Corp. themselves. They offered to provide all the solar panels they had in return of a one-year advertisement contract. They also offered to pay him 100 million won for full exposure on one of the split screens. It was the most expensive contract he was ever offered and he soon accepted it.

”Two birds at once.”

Joonbum was offered with the supplies he needed as soon as he started working on something for the stream. They even competed with each other to be featured. Joonbum wasn't even sure if it was that worth it.

”I even have an offer from a gaming company…”

It was an online multiplayer game called Tirago: The Wild Frontier. The game's purpose was to pioneer and hunt in the wilderness. They wanted to use Joonbum's videos as their own commercial since it had a similar concept.

He was spending more than ever, but the speed of his income was faster.

'Should I buy a house? Or buy that place first?'

Joonbum thought about it. It seemed like a no-brainer to buy the land where the 'Gate' normally appeared, but he was hesitant. The land had no real use, and if he went ahead and bought it, it could draw attention. Not only that, there was a chance for the 'Gate' to stop opening. The land was useless other than that purpose.

The last concern was that even if he bought the land, it would be pointless if the 'Gate' stopped opening when he was in the other world.

'Same goes for the house.'

He knew the risk was the same, but he still wanted to buy a house of his own.

'Maybe I should discuss with Mom.'