Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 574 (Part 2)



574 (Part 2)

“Right. That’s also the reason I’m here right now… and also.”

Tap.

The sound of the righteous lady’s fan folding echoed.

“It seems it’s related to you as well.”

“Excuse me?”

I had to slightly furrow my brows at the lady’s words.

Related to me?

“What do you mean by that?”

“It’s not confirmed yet so just keep it in mind. When the time comes I will tell you.”

“No… wait a moment. Lady…”

“I will handle the matter of Man-nyeon Han-cheol in a good direction myself.”

“…”

Hearing the lady’s words I tightly shut my mouth.

That meant she was telling me not to ask anything in exchange for taking care of Man-nyeon Han-cheol.

It also implied that she would have something to ask of me later so I should listen quietly.

‘No wonder things are resolving easily.’

I never expected to get entangled like this.

‘It can’t be helped.’

Still I thought it wasn’t a loss.

The fact that the lady would personally handle Man-nyeon Han-cheol meant.

‘The ratio is good and safety in Chengdu will increase.’

It meant that the troublesome matters would significantly decrease.

If there was a problem it was just that.

‘…I have no idea what kind of task she intends to assign me.’

I was more anxious because I couldn’t gauge it at all.

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What kind of matter could it be that she even brought up Mo Yong-hui?

Why was the lady in Henan?

And why was I being mentioned in such matters?

I had many questions but I couldn’t bring myself to ask feeling frustrated.

‘Tsk.’

Since the lady had already blocked my questions I couldn’t ask any further.

I decided to let this matter pass and ask something else.

“Lady this is a different request.”

As soon as I mentioned the word request the lady’s gaze towards me changed.

“Could you perhaps help me find some accommodation?”

“Accommodation?”

“Yes I think I’ll need to stay in Henan for about three months.”

Both for treatment and for planning I needed to stay in Henan so I was asking her to help me find suitable accommodation.

I could look for it personally but it would be much faster to get it through the Trading Company.

‘…Originally I was supposed to ask Mo Yong-hui for this.’

Unfortunately Mo Yong-hui was not available at this time.

The lady listened to my request and fell into thought for a moment.

“Fortunately there’s a suitable place.”

Not long after she fortunately provided a satisfying answer.

“It’s not too far so I’ll send someone to help you.”

“Ah thank you.”

I didn’t ask about the fees.

I was rich now after all.

‘The days of being extorted by Mo Yeon are over.’

I used to have only a meager allowance.

The times when I had nothing left after causing trouble were now gone.

It was no longer a time when I had to stare at price tags just to buy a dumpling.

…Anyway.

Since I had finished asking about the Trading Company I needed to look for an opportunity to get up.

As I was preparing to sneak away from my seat.

“The fact that you’ll be staying for three months.”

The lady continued speaking forcing me to sit back down.

“Are you perhaps planning to participate in the martial arts competition?”

The Shinryong Martial Arts Competition which was to be held in the summer organized by the Meng family.

It was a festival that would take place while I was in Henan.

“…Yes since it’s happening I’m thinking of participating.”

I spoke calmly as it was nothing to hide.

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The lady looked at me with a strange expression.

“I see.”

Her gaze was so peculiar that I wondered what it meant.

“It’s not easy for me to say what I can to you but…”

The lady spoke in a surprisingly cautious tone.

“If you insist on participating please take care of yourself.”

“…”

I had to widen my eyes at her words.

I never expected the lady to say something like that.

I was perhaps more surprised than when I received a compliment.

“…No um… thank you.”

I expressed my gratitude and the lady nodded without saying much.

Then silence enveloped us again.

It was because we had nothing more to say to each other.

As the silence continued the atmosphere became awkward.

Just when I could no longer bear it.

“…Then I will take my leave first… I’m sorry for interrupting you when you must be busy.”

I turned my intention to escape into words and stood up.

I should be able to leave now.

Thinking that I felt a bit relieved.

‘…This feels ten times harder than fighting.’

Even though we had only talked for a moment I felt utterly drained.

As I sighed inwardly and was about to head outside.

“I heard that Miss Dang is waiting outside.”

At the lady’s words I had to stop in my tracks once again.

It was even more so because it was about Dang So-yeol.

“…Yes. We happened to meet.”

If I were to say it was a coincidence that would be correct.

This part didn’t need a deep explanation.

Upon hearing this the lady asked me.

“Are you planning to stay with Miss Dang at the accommodation?”

“I think that might be the case.”

Unless Dang So-yeol asked for a different accommodation that seemed likely.

After all since Seong-yul had to stay with me too the accommodation wouldn’t be small.

As I brought it up with that intention.

The lady seemed to hesitate for a moment. It seemed there was something bothering her.

After waiting a moment the lady finally spoke to me.

“It’s good that you’re starting to resemble your father more but there are things you don’t necessarily have to imitate.”

“Excuse me?”

I was puzzled by what she meant.

“What do you mean by that all of a sudden?”

“…Never mind. Just go on out.”

It was a completely incomprehensible statement and I asked with mixed confusion but the lady seemed to have no more words to say as she issued me a dismissal.

I tilted my head in curiosity but since she told me to leave I tried to exit quietly.

-Of all things to resemble that the most… The children will have a hard time.

I heard that same voice.

I quickly turned around but the lady was already sending her gaze elsewhere not at me.

Seeing that I thought.

‘Did I mishear?’

Was I hearing things because I wasn’t feeling well?

That must be it.

I felt like I needed to find Shin Yi quickly.

It seemed my condition was worse than I expected.

‘I should stop by the accommodation briefly and then go look for Shin Yi.’

I planned to go to the accommodation I was guided to and then head straight to find Shin Yi.

At that time I had such a plan in mind.

But before I realized that it wasn’t necessary it took less than half a step.

Just as I arrived at the accommodation.

“Damn it…!! How could this happen!”

“Maybe it’s because you’re getting old; your mind isn’t keeping up. It’s understandable.”

“What!?”

I had to freeze like a stone at the sight before me.

I had come to the accommodation only to find a bizarre situation unfolding.

“Is the one who lost until now just flapping his tongue!?”

“So now I’ve won haven’t I?”

In a region not far from the field.

A building adjacent to the mountains quite large in size.

It was well-maintained and there were even large carp living in the pond attached to the residence.

There I found.

“Yikes! Let’s have another round right now!”

The Shin Yi I was looking for was shouting while overturning the Go board.

“Haha.”

A very familiar young man with black hair was laughing at Shin Yi.

A young man. No…

One of the three supreme beings known as Cheonhwa Samjon.

The Master spoke to Shin Yi.

“Why would I do that? You’re so bad at it that I don’t want to play. I’ll do it next time if I feel like it.”

Those were infuriating words.

“Grrr!”

Upon hearing that Shin Yi fell silent and collapsed.

The Master watched that and laughed heartily.

And….

“…”

Upon witnessing the chaos unfolding as soon as I arrived.

I was left speechless.