Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1521



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Episode 1521. Why are you worrying about that?

Yeon Jeong-woon, who had been shrugging his shoulders while telling people not to expect anything, opened the door.

The musty smell typical of a poorly ventilated room wafted into my nose.

Yeon Jeong-un also took responsibility for it, and opened the window as if making an excuse.

“It’s an unused room, so it might smell a bit.”

“I don’t get sick much, you know.”

Yeonjeokha’s eyes quickly scanned the room.

He said he had collected his father’s belongings, and indeed, the room was filled with books and furniture mixed together.

Soon, Yeonjeokha’s gaze was fixed on one place.

Found it.

A bronze mirror that had been worn until 390 years ago was propped up askew behind a pile of books.

Yeon Jeong-un said, pushing aside the books piled up in front of the bronze mirror.

“There is a legend handed down in Seokgyeongjang related to this mirror. Have you ever heard of it in the Yeon clan village?”

“I only heard that there is a Goocheonhyeonnyeo Gyeong.”

“Oh! At least the name was conveyed correctly. Yes, Gucheonhyeonnyeo-gyeong.”

“What is a legend?”

Yeon Jeong-un, who had just finished putting away his books, spoke with a proud face.

“They say that the 7th or 8th great ancestor met a fairy coming out of a mirror. Haha! In fact, all legends are just tall tales… … .”

“It’s the Eight Great Heroes.”

“How do you know that?”

“I also have the Yeon clan’s genealogy.”

“Did you read that? As expected of someone who is interested in antiques, you’ve seen a lot of stuff. Anyway, the important thing is not the Eight Great Heroes, but the legend.”

“You said it was a tall tale.”

“That’s why you have to listen to the end. It may be a tall tale, but there is a lesson in it.”

“Is there a lesson in that?”

“There is an important lesson to be learned.”

“What is it?”

“Don’t throw away even cheap antiques. What’s important is not the price, but the soul of the ancestors. Just like a fairy is in a three million won bronze mirror, what’s important is not the rusty shell that you can see, but what?”

“Are you a fairy?”

“No, it’s the spirit of my ancestors!”

“Oh, yes. But uncle, what if someone were to buy this mirror for three hundred million? Wouldn’t you sell it because it’s the soul of your ancestors?”

“I would have sold it even for thirty million won.”

“… … .”

“Have you forgotten what I just said? What’s important is not the bronze mirror, but the lesson it contains. The essence alone is enough to pass it on to future generations.”

“Uncle over there.”

“why?”

“Are you serious about saying you’ll sell it for just 30 million won?”

“Of course it’s true. Do I look like someone who would talk nonsense after eating expensive food?”

“Then sell it to me.”

“You want to buy this mirror?”

“yes.”

“Hmm.”

Yeon Jeong-un looked at Yeon Jeok-ha and the mirror alternately with ambiguous eyes.

In fact, if I had heard that just three days ago, I would have sold it right away.

But things were different then and now.

Just three days ago, the daily sales were around 100,000 won, which was dismal.

However, if you sign a contract with the head of the recruitment committee, you will become a salaried CEO.

This means that you won’t have to worry about money for at least the next five years.

Selling heirlooms in that situation?

No matter how much he loved money, it was natural that he would feel a little reluctant about it.

“I don’t have 30 million won right now, but I can raise that much money in no time.”

Yeonjeongwoon was able to feel a sense of relief at Yeonjeokha’s words.

“Haha! You said you’d buy it even though you didn’t have any money? Let’s talk about that later. Just look around today.”

“Oh, yes.”

Yeonjeok, who had an intuition that Yeonjeongun had changed his mind, did not cling to him in a nagging manner.

You don’t have to own the Nine Heavenly Women’s Sutra.

All I need to do is spend some time alone with Gucheonhyeonnyeo-gyeong.

There could have been many more opportunities like that in the future.

Meanwhile, Yeon Jeong-woon quickly changed the subject, fearing that his nephew would say the word “sell” again.

“There’s something odd about this mirror. Do you know what it is?”

“What is it?”

“No matter what I clean it with, the rust won’t come off. Even if I clean it with a rust remover, it’s still the same. Even red-rusted iron can be cleaned, but that one doesn’t. Is it really possessed by some kind of ghost? No matter what I do, it’s still the same.”

“is it so?”

Yeonjeokha looked at Gucheonhyeonnyeo-gyeong with new eyes.

The current Gucheonhyeonnyeo Gyeong was full of things, just like when I first discovered it in the Seokgyeongjang warehouse when I was young.

A smile briefly crossed his face as he recalled that time.

In a sense, Yeon Jeong-un’s words about being possessed by a ghost were right.

Of course, it wasn’t a ghost but a magical power, but modern people wouldn’t know the difference.

“If you’ve seen everything, let’s leave.”

“yes.”

I turned around without any regrets.

The more interested he is in the Goocheonhyeonnyeo Gyeong, the more Yeonjeongun will become wary.

So for now I had to act like it was nothing.

As soon as Yeon Jeong-woon went down to the living room, he started talking to his wife about investing.

Yeon Jeong-woon’s wife, Kim Mi-ran, naturally did not oppose Gu In-hoe’s proposal.

No, rather, he actively asked them to bring forward the contract date.

From the couple’s perspective, it is a natural reaction as it is unconditionally beneficial.

***

The next day.

As soon as Yeon Jeong-un left Seokgyeongjang, he called Manager Gu In-hoe.

When he said he would sign the contract, the recruiting committee immediately visited Seok Gyeong-jang.

Soon after, a contract was signed between Yeon Jeong-un and Triad investment company.

Finally, when Yeon Jeong-un stamped the contract, Gu In-hoe smiled brightly and applauded.

“Congratulations, Mr. Yeon. Now that you are part of the Triad Investments family, all that’s left is to raise money.”

“Haha, I hope so.”

“This is not just a joke. The deposit will be paid to the CEO within three days. As you know, this deposit is the CEO’s personal income and has nothing to do with facility investment. If you want, you can invest in our Triad Investment Company.”

“Ahaha.”

Yeon Jeong-un just smiled awkwardly and didn’t answer at all.

Triad Investments, as the name suggests, is a triad company.

Although he had received investment from the Triad, he had no desire to become more deeply involved with them.

Gu In-hoe, who had been smiling meaningfully as if he understood, spoke again.

“The remodeling and interior of the building will begin as soon as the construction company is decided. The construction company will be decided by next week at the earliest, or by the week after next at the latest. Starting this month, you will be paid a salary as the CEO of Seokgyeongjang. How about closing the door and taking a rest until the construction is finished?”

“Oh, is that okay?”

“Hahaha! Of course. Please travel with your wife and such.”

“Can I really leave the seat?”

“Of course. I will let you know the construction company and the construction period right away. If you want to run a business, you should take advantage of this time to rest. Once you open, you won’t be able to rest even if you want to.”

“It’s a dreamlike story.”

“Before the deposit comes in, you should at least make plans to travel around the world with your wife. She must have been going through a lot, so you should comfort her.”

“I’ll think about it.”

The recruiting committee was disappointed when Yeon Jeong-un hesitated, but did not show it.

Because you don’t want the other person to think it’s strange that you’re forcing them to go on a trip.

“By the way, how are you doing these days, Mr. Yeon? I heard you’re going to learn Korean.”

“After school, I go sightseeing here and there.”

“Sightseeing is great. Do you have any other hobbies?”

“I don’t know what his hobbies are… … but I think he likes antiques.”

“What about antiques?”

“He was happy when I showed him my father’s belongings. There’s an heirloom that’s been passed down through the Yeon family… … He asked me to sell it to him. Haha.”

“Can you tell me what that is?”

“There is a bronze mirror that has been passed down as a family heirloom called the Gucheonhyeonnyeo-gyeong. I once laughed when someone offered to sell it for thirty million won.”

“You have something like that. You told me to take a look, but do you have any intention of selling it?”

“I would have sold it before I signed the contract with Manager Ku… … But I’m not sure now. Haha.”

“I have received a lot of help from Mr. Yeon. If you ever feel like selling it, please let me know. I am willing to pay ten times the price.”

“Huh? Ten times? Then three hundred million?”

“If you sell it to me today or tomorrow, I will give you double that amount.”

“You, six hundred million?”

“yes.”

“Okay! I’ll think about it. Can I tell you today or tomorrow?”

“You can tell me by tomorrow. I’m planning to go to Hong Kong the day after tomorrow to recruit chefs to work at the Seokyeongjang.”

“Ah! Okay, I understand. I’ll think about it and let you know tomorrow.”

“As you know, you have to keep this a secret from Mr. Yeon. Surprise!”

The recruiter spread out both his hands in an exaggerated gesture.

Yeon Jeong-un nodded, thinking it was a surprise gift.

“All right.”

After a while, the recruiting party left the stone market.

Yeon Jeong-woon, who returned after seeing him off to the door, was lost in happy worries.

Originally, I had no intention of selling it.

But when I think of the huge sum of money, six hundred million, I can’t sit still.

He got up, closed the shop door, and went home.

As soon as the front door opened, Kim Mi-ran, who was watching a TV drama in her room, quickly ran out.

“Why are you here already? What happened to the contract?”

“I did.”

“That’s great. Now I can hear your voice, madam?”

“When were you not a madam?”

“Who calls the Chinese restaurant chef’s wife ‘ma’am’?”

Yeon Jeong-woon got angry at that sound.

“Why am I the chef? I’m the boss.”

“You’re the chef and owner. So, when did you decide to start remodeling?”

When Kim Mi-ran snapped at him, Yeon Jeong-woon responded with an embarrassed face.

“I guess they’ll start work right away once the construction company is selected. It’ll probably take a week to select them?”

“Aside from the salary, isn’t there something like a deposit? I heard that some people give a separate deposit for a deposit.”

“Why not? I decided to get it separately.”

“How much did you give me?”

“200 million.”

“Oh my! That much? You’re crazy, you’re crazy. What about the salary?”

“It starts at 1,500, but we’ll increase it if sales increase.”

“What if sales fall?”

Kim Mi-ran, who had been suffering from severe mental distress, first checked the situation of declining sales.

“Still, one thousand five hundred. For five years, it’s guaranteed to be at least one thousand five hundred.”

“Good. Then let’s change the car first. Our car is already over ten years old. When I looked at it today, I saw that the paint was peeling off and there was rust in the area.”

“The car isn’t the problem.”

“So, what’s the problem? Is there anything left?”

Yeon Jeong-un spoke with a serious expression on his face, pretending to tease his wife.

“There is an unexpected problem.”

“What is it? Is there some kind of toxic clause? They want you to learn how to cook?”

“This guy can do anything. Why is it a poison pill for me to learn how to cook?”

“That’s because he learned Chinese cooking from his father for twenty years. It hasn’t even been twenty years, so how can he learn it in a few months?”

“Oh, really. That’s not it. He wants me to sell him one of his father’s belongings.”

“What’s in that little room? What do you want?”

“Bronze mirror.”

“Oh, that little thing?”

“Why are you being petty? I told you to go.”

“Who said that it was dirty no matter how much you cleaned it and that you should sell it? When someone comes looking for a buyer, sell it. What good is an heirloom in this day and age? Passing on money is the best. How much do you think it will cost?”

“Six hundred million.”

“… … .”

Kim Mi-ran was so surprised that she didn’t say anything for a while and just blinked.

“He said he’d give me six hundred million if I sold it by tomorrow.”

“Hey! Surprise! Sell it! Why are you worrying about that? Do you know whose name is Yuk-eom? I told you that it’s not in good condition, right? You might change your mind after seeing it, so you should tell me about that in advance.”

“If this guy had money, he would even sell his ancestors.”

“There are no ancestors in our family who can be sold.”

“Should I sell it?”

“If we think about our old age, of course we should sell it. If business doesn’t work in five years, are we going to suck our thumb?”

At those words, Yeon Jeong-woon nodded without realizing it.

Certainly, thinking about five years from now, selling it for 600 million now was a wise choice.

When I die and meet my father later, I’ll probably get in trouble, but I want to spend my old age comfortably.