Chapter 150
The Youngest Son of Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 150
Chapter 150. Keep your valuables in the warehouse (1)
I finally arrived at the Eunhae Trading Company headquarters.
I had sent a letter in advance to inform them of my arrival, so Jung-ho welcomed me warmly.
“Brother!”
“You must have had a hard time.”
“What hardship? I just had fun. Where's Father?”
“He's in his office. He has some work to catch up on and some new work to start. Thanks to someone.”
“Hahaha.”
I laughed awkwardly.
I couldn't say exactly what the new work was because there were many people involved, but it was clear that it had something to do with the information unit led by Chun-il.
Jeong-ho looked at Mister Heo, who was getting out of the carriage, and asked, “Who is that?”
“Ah, he is someone who will be working for our Trading Company.”
“I see.”
Jeong-ho nodded calmly.
A moment later
I asked Pal-gap to show Mister Heo-woon to the reception room, then headed to my father's office.
“I've returned from my work in Luoyang.”
“I see. You must have had a hard time.”
My father looked quite tired. Seeing him like that, I couldn't help but feel a pang in my heart.
“I thought you would stay in Luoyang a little longer, but you came back earlier than expected.”
“If I come back late, won't I have to work harder in the future?”
“That's true.”
I got straight to the point.
“What happened with the intelligence unit?”
“The decision regarding the intelligence unit was made at the Eunwolgak meeting, and Chun-il was appointed as the leader.”
“I see. Then where is he now?”
“He's probably working on his assignment.”
“Assignment?”
“Yes, Se-poong-gak made a suggestion, and everyone agreed. Before he starts working in earnest, we're going to give him daily assignments to control his Blade Wall.”
I was impressed by my father's words.
He is indeed a great leader. How did he come up with that idea?
“It was inspired by your challenge to him, so there's no need to be so impressed.”
I scratched my cheek awkwardly, and my father smiled gently and said,
“Go on, get some rest.”
“Father, I have one more thing to tell you.”
My father looked puzzled, and I asked cautiously,
“Do you know the chief executive of Baekcheon Trading Company, Heo Won?”
“He is a very capable executive. He is the driving force behind Baekcheon Trading Company.”
Recalling his memories of him, my father looked sad.
“I heard that he recently passed away. It is truly unfortunate.”
“Yes, I heard that he passed away not long ago.”
“Actually, I tried to persuade him to transfer to Eunhae Trading Company, but he refused. He said he couldn't abandon those who believed in him and followed him.”
That was why I couldn't recruit him.
It was because I remembered my father talking about Heo Won, the chief executive of Baekcheon Trading Company, in my previous life.
That was why his residence remained untouched even after his death.
But that wasn't the case with Mister Heo, who was abandoned by the Baekcheon Trading Company.
“But why are you asking about the late Chief Executive Heo Won?”
“Actually, I came here with his son.”
I explained the whole story to my father.
“Huh!”
My father's face showed his displeasure.
“How much did Heo Won, the chief executive, suffer for Baekcheon Trading Company! How could you chase his son away so coldly?”
“....”
“I don't like Namgung Gang at all, but this is too much!”
My father's words made me realize for the first time that he also disliked Namgung Gang, the captain of the trading company.
“So, by bringing this Mister Heo Won here, you want him to work for our Trading Company. What kind of work would you like him to do?”
“I think it would be best to have him work at Sangyugak for a few months.”
I have a specific task I would like to assign to Mister Heo Won, but no one else is familiar with his abilities yet.
Therefore, in order for him to prove himself, he must be placed in a suitable position.
If I use my authority to put him in a high position, there will inevitably be gossip and he will be targeted.
It would be too painful for him, who already hears so many bad things because of his appearance.
However, his abilities are truly outstanding, so he will quickly be recognized by those around him.
Then I can use him according to my plan.
“All right, I understand. I will discuss it with Yeon Gak-ju.”
My father asked again.
“Where is he now?”
“He is in the reception room.”
My father got up and headed for the reception room with me.
A moment later, we arrived at the reception room and saw Mister Heo, who was sitting with Pal-gap in front of some refreshments.
“This is my father, the head of Eunhae Trading Company.”
He was surprised by my introduction and tried to get up quickly, but my father waved his hand.
“It's okay. Just sit down.”
“I'm sorry.”
My father sat across from him and comforted him.
“Seo Ho told me everything. First, let us pray for the repose of his soul.”
“Thank you.”
“You've been through a lot.”
“....”
Hearing his father's gentle words, tears welled up in Heo-woon's eyes.
It felt strange to hear the words “you've been through a lot” from his father, the captain of Eunhae Trading Company, rather than from the captain of Baekcheon Trading Company.
“So, you want to work for our trading company?”
“Yes, I do.”
“What did you do at Baekcheon Trading Company?”
“I organized the books.”
“I see. Our trading company has a department called Sangyugak, which is in charge of distributing and selling goods. Would you like to work there?”
“Of course. I will work hard at whatever you ask me to do.”
His father talked with him for about an hour, then got up from his seat.
It was very kind of someone in his position to spend so much time with him.
Mister Heo Yun knew this and said with gratitude, “I am honored that you have welcomed me so warmly.
I don't know how to express my gratitude.”
His father smiled and said, "Don't worry.
“Not at all. I have a connection with your father, and if Seoho recommends you, I have no doubt of your abilities. I look forward to working with you.”
Young Master Heo's lodgings were temporarily arranged in the guest quarters.
Although he would be given a uniform when he started working at Eunhae Trading Company, he couldn't live wearing only his work clothes, so he would have to buy him a few sets of clothes.
After entrusting him to Pal-gap, I headed for my inner chambers.
I had to greet my grandfather and mother and meet my sister-in-law.
After changing my clothes, I first went to see my grandfather and then headed for my mother's quarters.
Boom!
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I heard a sound like something cutting through the air. Hearing that sound, the female warrior Yeo-eung-am who was following behind me said,
“That's the sound of a sword being swung.”
“A sword...?”
“Yes.”
Yeo-eung-am nodded.
“A sword is a very unique weapon, so it makes that sound when swung.”
I smiled at his words.
There was only one reason why I could hear the sound of a renken being wielded.
I glanced at my mother's quarters.
My mother, dressed in light armor, was practicing with the renken I had given her, which was shaped like a belt.
Her movements were as graceful as a sword dance, and she looked very happy.
Seeing her like that, I felt glad that I had given her the renken as a gift.
After watching for a while, my mother put away the renken, apparently finished with her training.
I quickly made my presence known and approached her.
“Mother.”
“Huh? Oh! Seoho, you're here?”
“You were practicing.”
“Ah.”
My mother nodded and said,
“You gave me this sword for my safety, but if I can't use it properly when I need to, what good is it?”
“I see. I'm glad you enjoyed your training.”
“Ho ho, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you see everything?”
“Yes, Mother, I did.”
My mother nodded and said, showing me the sword.
“By the way, about the sword you gave me. When I swing it, I feel like I could cut anything I want to cut.”
Of course she would.
It's a weapon with that kind of power.
“Is it expensive?”
I smiled at her question.
“Isn't the price relative to the person who owns it?”
“I suppose so.”
“And that sword suits you very well.”
My mother's cheeks turned slightly red at my words.
“How can you say the same thing as your father?”
Ah...
My father had beaten me to it.
After chatting with my mother, I went to see my sister-in-law.
“I had a good trip to Luoyang.”
“I'm glad you had a safe trip.”
“How is the baby?”
My sister-in-law touched her belly and replied.
“I think it's because I'm getting close to my due date, but our pig seems restless.”
She had a dream about a pig when she was pregnant, so she named the baby Pig.
My sister-in-law was almost eight months pregnant, so the due date was really close.
“Come to think of it, I remembered that I didn't give you a congratulatory gift. So, I bought a gift for you when I went to Luoyang.”
I took out the pouch containing the hairpin that I had put in my sleeve earlier.
But Geum-ryung was hanging onto the pouch.
This hairpin is made of precious metal, but it's not something you can eat.
“Let go, Geum-ryung.”
“Kui...”
My stern tone finally made Geum-ryung let go of the pouch she had in her mouth.
“Hm.”
There was a little saliva on one corner.
“I'm sorry. It must have looked delicious to Geum-ryung.”
“That could be. Ho ho ho.”
I smiled awkwardly and placed the pouch in front of Joo-taek.
“I hope you like it.”
My sister-in-law untied the pouch, took out the hairpin inside, and admired it.
“Oh my! Is this jade?”
“Yes. It is decorated with jade.”
It is one of two items I bought at a store belonging to the Baekcheon Trading Company.
Each item has a different effect on the person who uses it.
It can be good or bad.
The reason I decided to give this hairpin to my sister-in-law is because its energy calms the mind and body.
It is a well-known fact that a healthy baby is born to a mother who is physically and mentally relaxed.
Of course, that's not all.
The hairpin is made of evergreen iron.
Of course, it has been specially treated to block its unique energy.
The craftsman who made this is not called a craftsman of heaven for nothing.
As the daughter of a warrior, you must know what manne hancheol is.
Manne hancheol is iron that has been aged for a thousand years.
The iron itself is very hard, but after a thousand years, its properties have changed slightly.
It is hard yet flexible.
Therefore, it cannot be cut by ordinary sword qi and can even withstand enhanced qi.
Naturally, it is extremely expensive.
However, this hairpin is not a treasure simply because it is made of thousand-year-old iron.
It is because it allows even those without inner arts to use sword qi.
In other words, it can be used in emergency situations when one cannot use their inner arts.
However, I did not explain this in detail to my sister-in-law.
I thought it would be bad for the baby in her womb if she was surprised, so I decided to explain it later.
So, I just gave a simple explanation.
“This is something that can be used as a sword in an emergency.”
“I see. It will be very useful in an emergency.”
My sister-in-law, who was also an excellent martial artist, looked even more satisfied.
After finishing my meeting with my sister-in-law, I headed to my office.
While I was away, a lot of work must have piled up in Hyungpung-guk.
“Is everyone doing well?”
When I greeted them, the employees quickly stood up and welcomed me.
“Your Highness, you're here?”
It's been a long time since I've heard the title “King.”
“Yes.”
I looked around at my staff.
They seem to have a better complexion than before I left for Luoyang.
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The next morning.
I got up from my bed.
Whether I went to bed late or early, I always woke up at the same time.
I had to practice martial arts in the morning.
I went out to the courtyard, did some breathing exercises, and got up, and then my Master came in.
It had been a long time since I had seen my Master.
And my Master's training was really hard again today.
“Then, starting tomorrow, I will teach you the ninth technique of the Jinseolshik Sword Technique.”
Finally, I would learn the ninth technique, Snow Light.
Snow Light was a martial arts technique inspired by the sparkle of snow, and it could be considered an advanced version of the fourth technique, Snow Wind, and the fifth technique, Snow Flower.
“By the way, when I look at the king these days, I feel sad that the martial arts of the palace have been almost completely lost.”
The palace referred to Seolpung Palace.
“As you may already know, everything was burned down when the palace was destroyed.”
“Then what about the Jinseolshik Sword Technique...?”
“That is a martial art that I have mastered. Actually, I was learning another sword technique, but while I was learning it... Anyway, I cannot pass on a martial art that I have not mastered properly.”
Master said with a look of regret.
“What I regret the most is the insight left behind by the goddess who created Tae-eum.”
Huh? Come to think of it, wasn't the first sentence of the secret manual I obtained in Luoyang “The Beginning of Tae-eum”?