Chapter 485
The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 485
Chapter 485. Naming Ceremony (2)
There is a saying among those who travel for business.
When an animal is with its young, never touch the young first.
If an animal sees its young die, it will return as a ghost to take revenge.
If animals are like that, how much more so are humans?
You think it's okay because Mister Yoo Jin didn't die?
Even if Mister Yoo Jin didn't die, we saw him almost die right before our eyes.
It was as good as seeing him die.
First, we need to calm Captain Sung Cheong-min down.
“Are you all right?”
“Yes.”
I untied the cloth around his neck and said, “We should hand him over to the authorities and use him as a witness.”
“Ah, you're right.”
I took off the masks of the two men who were with Jin Yu and handcuffed them.
Together with Jin-yu, I subdued the man wearing the mask, bound him, and gagged him.
“Do you know him?”
“He is my younger brother Joon-min's bodyguard. If he wanted the position of captain of the Trading Company, he should have fought fairly. How could he resort to such a despicable trick?”
“Don't you know that there are many despicable people in this world?”
“Of course. But... I didn't think one of them would be my brother.”
His face looked very bitter as he said that.
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There was no need to search any further, so Captain Seong gathered his men and headed for Chengdu.
However, instead of going to the Myeongmyeong Trading Company, they first headed for the Sichuan branch of the Eunhae Trading Company.
“You're here?”
The samurai at the door greeted me.
“This is the Captain of the Myeongmyeong Trading Company and his wife.”
“Ah, I see. Please come in.”
We went inside. We heard a bell ring, and my uncle came out to greet us.
“Are you here?”
“Yes, Uncle. We're back.”
“I was wondering what happened when you rushed out so suddenly.”
It seemed that Hyung-nim hadn't told my uncle about what had happened.
After all, it was something that had to be handled with extreme caution.
My uncle turned his head and was taken aback.
“What! Who are you? Aren't you the captain of the Myeongmyung Trading Company?”
“Yes, it is. It's nice to meet you. I heard that your son is staying here.”
“You mean Mister Yoo Jin?”
“Yes. Thank you for taking good care of my son.”
“Don't mention it. Thanks to Mister Yoo Jin, I have a lot to smile about these days.”
“Is that so?”
“I'm getting old, so even just seeing children makes me smile. Hehe.”
Come to think of it, Hyung-nim Daeseok is already married and has children.
Hyung-nim Chung-seok is about to get married.
Hyung-nim Hyang-ok is a disciple of the Emei Sect, so marriage is out of the question.
And Ye-ok...
At that moment, Hyung-nim Jeong-ho and Young Master Yoo-jin appeared.
They came out in a hurry, as if they had heard that we had arrived.
“Father! Mother!”
Mister Yoo Jin ran toward Sung Cheong-min and his wife, calling out loudly.
“Yoo Jin!”
Mister Yoo Jin ran straight to his parents and hugged them.
He had been acting mature, but he was still only ten years old.
How much he must have missed his parents.
After their reunion, Seong Cheong-min and his wife, along with Young Master Yoo Jin, hugged each other and cried loudly.
Seeing this, Hyung-nim's eyes welled up with tears.
It must have been because he thought of his family at the Eunhae Trading Company headquarters. There, his family was eagerly awaiting his safe return.
After a moment, Captain Sung Cheong-min calmed down, stood up, clasped his hands together, and bowed his head to Jung-ho.
“Thank you for saving my son. Thanks to you, my son is safe. I am sorry for the trouble you went through because of my son. Thank you again.”
“Don't say that. It was my choice. How could I just stand by and watch a child drown right in front of my eyes?”
Captain Sung Cheong-min was impressed by his words, but his expression quickly turned serious.
“I would like to take Yoo-jin with me right now, but I don't think he is ready yet. Therefore, I sincerely ask the branch chief and Captain Eun to protect him a little longer.”
That was something I had already discussed with you before I came.
“Is there any question?”
“I will do my best.”
Then, Captain Sung Cheong-min bowed and looked at Yoo Jin.
“Wait a little longer. Your father will make your home safe and come back for you.”
“Yes, Father. I will wait.”
He stood up again and turned toward the Trading Company. His eyes were cold, unlike before.
After Captain Sung Cheong-min and his men left, the warrior Jeon Woo-jin approached Jeong Ho.
“Liege, you're alive... I'm so glad.”
He prostrated himself on the ground.
“If you had died, I would have followed you.”
As soon as Jeon Woo-jin finished speaking, the ground was wet with tears.
“So...”
I thought I knew what Jeon Woo-jin was going to say next.
It's okay to be selfish, just figure out a way to survive...
Take care of yourself first.
That's what he wanted to say.
But with Mister Yoo Jin here, he couldn't bring himself to say it and just shed tears.
Thud.
Jeong Ho knelt in front of him.
“...!”
It was an unexpected action, and even Jeon Woo-jin was taken aback.
“I'm sorry.”
“Liege.”
“I'm really sorry. I'm sorry for worrying you and hurting your feelings.”
“Get up! What are you doing?”
“But... I will do the same thing again if something like this happens in the future.”
My brother was now confidently expressing his intentions.
“I am the captain of the Eunhae Trading Company. And I will become the head of the company in the future.”
My brother looked at me, and I nodded.
“The Eunhae Trading Company values trust above all else. How can we trust someone who pretends not to see someone else in danger right in front of us?”
My brother looked at Jeon Woo-jin.
“Please understand.”
Jeon Woo-jin nodded.
“That is the kind of person you are, Liege. Because you are that kind of person, I almost forgot that I would give my life to serve you.”
He continued.
“Please allow me to accompany you on your journey, Liege Jeon Woo-jin.”
“When I chose you as my bodyguard, we already began walking together.”
“Kuh! Liege...”
I cleared my throat.
“Um, I understand that this is a touching moment, but how long are you going to stay like that?”
“Huh?”
“I'm hungry. Aren't you going to eat?”
Hearing my words, Jung-ho quickly stood up and said with a laugh.
“I'm sorry. I didn't realize.”
By the way, perhaps sensing Jung-ho's sincerity, Mister Yoo Jin's face looked much more relaxed.
It was probably because he realized that it was Jung-ho's decision that saved him.
And that Jung-ho did not resent him.
We scattered to our respective quarters to wash up and change our clothes.
Then we had lunch together.
The Sichuan region is a very prosperous place.
Most of the empire is suffering from a prolonged famine, but this place is not as bad.
Although there is not as much grain as there was a few years ago, there are still hardly any deaths from starvation.
After lunch, I went to find Jeon Woo-jin. He was next to Jung-ho.
There was no one else around.
“Congratulations on finding your place.”
In response to my words, Jeon Woo-jin greeted me with a clasped hands greeting.
“I heard from my liege. If the third captain hadn't helped him in time, it would have been impossible. I am truly grateful.”
“It's nothing. He's my brother.”
I smiled.
“By the way, do you feel something different?”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
He didn't notice yet.
“Your aura, Jeong-ho. Something's different.”
He tilted his head at my words and said to Jeong-ho.
“Excuse me. Let me take a look at your wrist.”
Jeong-ho obediently held out his hand, and Jeon Woo-jin took his wrist and closed his eyes.
“...!”
He was startled and opened his eyes wide.
“What... What is going on...?”
Jeon Woo-jin is a martial artist at the peak of his powers. That is why he immediately noticed the change in Jung-ho.
“How did your Liege's inner arts suddenly increase so much? It has almost doubled.”
“That's because what you ate to keep from starving to death was a magical potion.”
I interjected at the right moment.
“Jeong-ho ate a mushroom called Baeknyeongja-ryeongma. That increased his inner arts. The same is true for Mister Yoo Jin.”
I continued.
“I guess this is what they call a blessing in disguise.”
“What a miraculous encounter...”
“I think we have some time before the Trading Company comes to pick up Mister Yoo Jin. And I know that the inner arts gained from the elixir must be adapted to the body quickly in order to avoid any problems.”
“That's right.”
The warrior Jeon Woo-jin agreed with me.
“The best way to adapt to the sudden increase in inner arts is to move your body, isn't it? So, please take good care of him.”
After thinking for a moment, Jeon Woo-jin nodded.
“Of course, it's my duty.”
I turned my head and looked at Dao Jo. He was accompanying Mister Yoo Jin as his bodyguard.
“Does the Mingming Trading Company teach martial arts separately?”
He shook his head in response to my question.
“No. And the Trading Company captain's family members don't learn martial arts either.”
“Then would you teach Young Master martial arts?”
“Me?”
He looked surprised. I nodded.
“Yes. In order to learn martial arts, we need to stay together, but that's impossible for us, isn't it?”
“That's true, but…”
“And I think you are more than capable of teaching Young Master Yoo.”
Young Master Yoo was just starting to learn martial arts, and Dao was a martial artist who had almost reached the highest level.
Then Young Master Yoo asked, “If I learn martial arts, will I be able to protect my parents and the Trading Company?”
It was an unexpected question.
He was only ten years old, and I didn't expect him to ask such a question.
However, he had already experienced hardships that most people never experience, so it wasn't an unusual situation.
I also thought I understood why he asked that question.
I smiled and said,
“Yes, that's right. If you learn martial arts, you will become stronger, and the stronger you are, the easier it will be to protect what you want to protect.”
“Then I want to learn martial arts.”
He then clasped his hands together in a greeting to the Dao leader.
“I will serve you as my Master.”
“Young Master Dao...”
“I must become strong. That is why I want to protect my parents and the Trading Company. Please accept me as your disciple.”
Hearing his words, the Dao leader clasped his hands together in gratitude.
“Since you have placed your trust in me, I will do my best.”
I placed my hand on Mister Yoo Jin's head.
“But Mister, there is one thing you must not forget.”
“What is that?”
“Whether you are trying to protect someone or seek revenge, you must never be impatient. Impatience will only consume you.”
Then I turned to my brother and asked, “Brother, do you feel the same way?”
“You agree, right?”
“Yes. Impatience is poison. So, Yoo-jin.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Let's make a promise. We will never be impatient.”
Yoo-jin nodded at his words.
“Yes. I won't be impatient. I promise.”
“Thank you for making that promise to me.”
At that moment, the warrior Jeon Woo-jin said,
“Then, Liege, we will begin our training. First, we will start with the basic physical training of the Eunpungdae...”
“The three basic training exercises?”
“Yes.”
Jeong Ho's face contorted.
That was understandable, as it was what he had done every day when he was learning martial arts from Chief Administrator Go Il-pyeong.
Running, push-ups, and holding a horse stance for a long time.
He had to do that for an hour.
I know it's really hard because I've tried it, but what can I do?
This is all for my brother's health and longevity.
* * *
Myeongmyeong Trading Company.
News reached Sung Joon-min, the fourth son of the Trading Company.
“It's terrible! Song Pyung, the man we entrusted with the task, has failed and been captured!”
“What? You idiot! If you thought you would fail, you should have killed yourself!”
He failed to kill his own brother, Sung Cheong-min, and he failed to kill his nephew, Sung Yu-jin.
It was only a few days ago that he learned that Sung Yoo-jin had narrowly escaped death and was currently at the Sichuan branch of Eunhae Trading Company.
And today, Sung Cheong-min returned.
However, there was an unexpected person among his party.
It was Sung Joon-min's bodyguard.
If he testified that he had given the order, he would be in a tight spot.
But that didn't matter.
He could easily overturn that testimony.
The problem was his older brother.
He had no idea how Seong Cheong-min, the current captain, would react.
He knew very well how scary Seong Cheong-min could be when he was angry.
That was why he resorted to such a despicable method. Otherwise, he had no way of defeating Seong Cheong-min.
He picked up the teapot that the maid had just brought him to calm his nerves.
Underneath it was a note.
“...!”
It was a note from them.
He quickly opened the note.
[Make sure to get rid of him.
He clutched the note tightly and asked his confidant.
“You said Yoo Jin is at the Sichuan branch of the Eunha Trading Company, right?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Get rid of him.”
In fact, the reason he wanted to kill Sung Yoo-jin was not only to shake up his brother and create an opening, but also to eliminate Sung Yoo-jin himself.
Sung Yoo-jin saw something he shouldn't have seen.