141 Meeting an Old Enemy (1/2)

Hyuk had gone to a technical school so he had long learned woodworking. Thanks to his experience, he did well and was sent to the workshop to build and assemble wooden furniture.

The workshop was filled with dangerous tools that could be used as weapons. That was why the workshop was one of the most desirable yet undesirable places to be assigned to. But thanks to that, not many people dared to fight in the workshop since there was a high chance of getting seriously hurt and even punished.

Just like always, Hyuk kept to himself and did his best. For every piece they finished, the inmates could earn a small commission. Hyuk was highly reliant on the commission since it was the only way he could earn money inside the prison. With that money, he could help his little siblings with their bills.

Because of that, Hyuk was always the most diligent in the workshop and had the highest number of furniture made everyday. He even rose to the vice-foreman position even though he was young and new.

”Everyone, gather up!” The foreman's voice boomed among the busyness.

The foreman was a middle-aged man with greying hair. Before he was thrown into prison, he'd been the owner of a construction company. He was good with crafting and was a fairly good leader so he was given the foreman position.

The foreman had brought along another inmate with him, accompanied by a guard who escorted them both to the workshop. The guard wordlessly took off the handcuffs from the other inmate, sending him a look of warning.

The younger inmate flashed a fearless grin, as if trying to rile up the guard. However, the guard seemed used to it and easily ignored the younger man. After taking off the handcuffs, the guard left without looking back, leaving the problematic delinquent for the foreman to handle.

”We've got a new edition today. Teach him well,” the foreman merely said to the workers who stood in attention. He roughly patted the new inmate's shoulder, pushing him forward. ”Take your place over there. Someone'll show you the ropes,” the foreman instructed, pointing to an empty spot among the many worktables.

”...!”

The new inmate's eyes widened as he spotted a familiar face.

Hyuk had stopped working on his piece and stared intently at the man, his face darkening. Clearly, he had also recognised the new inmate.

”Lee Hyuk!” The inmate exclaimed.