The World's Greatest Troublemaker

Chapter 137

"How may I help you?"

A worker at the So family merchant group asked. It was because a person he had never seen before had come and was looking around.

"Ah. I am So Jeonghak..."

Even though So Jeonghak said so, the worker just stared blankly. A look that said, 'So what?'

Mok Wigun, watching from a distance, clicked his tongue. If the eldest son of the family returned after a long time, it would usually be widely known. Not just in the family, but also in the merchant group. But this kind of reaction? They had deliberately not announced So Jeonghak's arrival.

"Well..."

So Jeonghak had thought that someone would recognize him. Even if they didn't know his face, he thought they would naturally know if he said his name. So So Jeonghak was in a very awkward situation.

"Wait. Aren't you Young Master Jeonghak?"

"Ah. Uncle Wang."

A person who had worked at the merchant group for a long time recognized Jeonghak. Jeonghak also knew his face, so he greeted him warmly.

"My. What brings you here? I heard you were in Zhongnan."

"I'm on my way to Mount Wudang this time, so I stopped by."

"Ah. I see."

People showed interest at the news that So Jeonghak had come. But such people were a very small minority. There was no one other than Uncle Wang who greeted him warmly.

"Where is Uncle Yi?"

"He's out on business right now."

"When is he coming back?"

"Well?"

It seemed Uncle Wang didn't know the detailed schedule.

"But what's the matter?"

"Ah. I have something to talk about regarding the merchant group."

It was when So Jeonghak was talking with Uncle Wang. A middle-aged man who had been watching from inside approached.

"Who are you?"

"It's Young Master Jeonghak."

"Ah. That..."

The middle-aged man glanced at So Jeonghak. A slightly dismissive look. At the same time, it gave a slightly wary feeling.

"I am in charge of managing the merchant group. Please speak to me."

Saying so, he said to Uncle Wang.

"I will talk to him, so you go and do your work."

"Yes. I will."

Uncle Wang, who answered with a displeased face. But the middle-aged man, seeing the workers carrying goods, shouted at them.

"Ahem. You shouldn't do it like that. It's not there, it's this way."

While the man went to the workers' side, Uncle Wang quickly whispered to So Jeonghak.

"He's a Yu, the main wife's nephew. He doesn't even know the work properly, but he's so bossy..."

"Is that so?"

Uncle Wang, who was saying that, saw Yu returning and hurriedly went inside.

"So. What brings you here?"

"I have something to talk about regarding the merchant group..."

"Then please speak to me."

So Jeonghak said that was a bit troublesome.

"I need to talk to someone with decision-making authority... It's related to a deal."

"You can speak to me. When the merchant group leader is not here, I take care of all the work..."

"As far as I know, when my father is not here, doesn't Uncle Yi have the decision-making authority?"

At So Jeonghak's words, the man named Yu was a little flustered. But he immediately said with a nonchalant expression.

"That's true, but I also handle things on his behalf."

"I see. But I think it would be better to talk to Uncle Yi. When will he be back?"

At So Jeonghak's words, Yu's expression distorted. So Jeonghak, for his part, was impatient. They were people right below the merchant group leaders of the Three Thousand Merchant Group and the World Merchant Group. In the world of commerce, they were huge figures.

But what were those people doing now? They were standing on the street talking with Mok Wigun. It might be possible for a moment, but he couldn't just keep them waiting on the street like that.

"Then can I wait inside until he comes?"

"It's a bit much to let just anyone into the merchant group."

"They are not just anyone, but people who will make an important deal."

At the words 'important deal', Yu snorted.

"Young Master. The So family merchant group is not a small merchant group anymore. It's not a place that deals with just anyone."

So Jeonghak was dumbfounded. How big was the deal now? Even if it wasn't, he couldn't just leave the important figures of the two largest merchant groups like that.

"I'd like to use the reception room."

But Yu firmly refused.

"No."

So Jeonghak, who hadn't expected such a strong refusal, was flustered.

"It's a really important matter. And I am the eldest son of the So family, so what's so problematic about using the reception room that you're doing this?"

"Even if you are the young master, it's not right for you to come to the merchant group and do this privately."

No matter what So Jeonghak said, Yu just sneered.

"Is it really not possible?"

Mok Wigun approached and asked. Yu frowned and asked.

"Who are you..."

"Ah. My friend and someone who is helping the Zhongnan Sect..."

Mok Wigun cut off So Jeonghak's words, putting his hand on his shoulder. And he said with a smile.

"I'm Jeonghak's friend."

"Ah. I see. The Zhongnan Sect..."

As expected, an expression and tone that felt like a sneer. Mok Wigun looked back and said.

"Since they say we can't go in, let's just go back. It's not like this is the only merchant group."

So Jeonghak, feeling regretful, tried to speak once more, but Mok Wigun stopped him. So Jeonghak could only sigh and turn his feet.

The people from the two merchant groups also thought it was strange, but they just let it be. They had been firmly warned by the merchant group leader. That Mok Wigun was a very important person, so they should do well. That if they ruined the relationship with Mok Wigun, he would kill them.

So if Mok Wigun said to do something, they would follow unconditionally. Normally, if they had been made to come all this way for nothing, they would have yelled, but not now. Although they were dissatisfied, both of them were careful not to let it show on their faces.

But just as the group was about to leave the So family merchant group, they heard someone calling So Jeonghak.

"My. Isn't it Jeonghak?"

"Uncle!"

It was the Uncle Yi that So Jeonghak had been looking for. The person who had raised this merchant group from the beginning with Jeonghak's father. Uncle Yi embraced So Jeonghak and said.

"You've grown so much I almost didn't recognize you."

"You're still the same, uncle."

"The same? As I get older, only my white hair and wrinkles increase."

Uncle Yi joked like that and laughed heartily.

"I heard you were here, but I was so busy."

As he said that, his expression darkened a little. It seemed the merchant group's situation was not very good.

"I was thinking of visiting you before I left anyway, so this is good. But what brings you here?"

"I came because of a deal. Oh. I should introduce you..."

But there was no need for an introduction. Uncle Yi's eyes, seeing the people from the two merchant groups, widened as much as they could.

"My. Lord Jo, Lord Heo. What brings you two here..."

Uncle Yi hurriedly approached the two and greeted them. If the World Merchant Group and the Three Thousand Merchant Group were whales, would the So family merchant group be an anchovy? There was an incomparable gap.

"Do you know me?"

Lord Jo of the World Merchant Group asked.

"I saw you at the Mid-Autumn Festival event last year."

Of course, Lord Jo couldn't know. Because no matter what event he went to, he received countless greetings. Uncle Yi was just one of those many people. One whose name or face Lord Jo didn't even remember.

Uncle Yi also greeted Lord Heo. Lord Heo of the Three Thousand Merchant Group also didn't know Uncle Yi.

"My. Why are you here like this? Please come inside."

"That person over there said we couldn't go in."

Mok Wigun said, pointing at Yu. Yu was already feeling anxious. Seeing what Uncle Yi was doing, it was clear that he had made a mistake. He had hoped it would just pass, and when Uncle Yi said to go inside, he had breathed a sigh of relief.

He had thought it would just pass like this. But Mok Wigun stepped forward and pointed it out. Yu's face turned red.

"You..."

Uncle Yi's expression became fierce. But now was not the time to scold Yu. He hurriedly tried to escort the guests from the giant merchant groups inside. But even when he asked, the two did not move.

"What's the matter? Is there a problem?"

The people from the two merchant groups were only looking at Mok Wigun. It meant they would follow only after he went in first.

"Who is this person..."

Mok Wigun said, pulling So Jeonghak.

"He's Jeonghak's friend."

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"I never thought something like this would happen in my lifetime."

Uncle Yi clicked his tongue. The transaction amount itself was an amount he had never even imagined.

"Me too. I knew it was a great item, but I didn't know it would be that amount..."

So Jeonghak was also surprised. The amount the two merchant groups said they would give as a down payment was more than the So family merchant group's sales last year.

"It feels like I'm just dreaming. That those two merchant groups would cling to me like this..."

The So family merchant group couldn't directly trade with those two merchant groups. They were such huge merchant groups that even if the So family merchant group went to see them, they wouldn't meet them.

"If my father comes, he will say it's really amazing."

"What do you mean? I didn't do anything, it's all thanks to this friend."

At So Jeonghak's words, Uncle Yi stood up and greeted Mok Wigun once more.

"Thank you so much. To bestow such a favor..."

"What do you mean? I just gave a gift to a friend."

Mok Wigun said to So Jeonghak.

"It's yours, so don't say it's thanks to me anymore."

He said so, but he knew well that it wasn't easy. Just because you become a sudden millionaire overnight, a person doesn't suddenly change.

But from now on, he had to act with a little more confidence and dignity.

"Now we have to go to the main house, right?"

"Let's go. We have to go and talk."

So Jeonghak stood up from his seat. And on the way to the main house, he talked with Mok Wigun about this and that.

"Why did the Three Thousand Merchant Group choose that?"

In fact, it wasn't even a deal. Since the two giant merchant groups were saying they would take it, the So family merchant group just had to stay still.

After a fierce dispute, the two merchant groups decided to take one each. The World Merchant Group took the Cheongsim Hwallyeokhwan, and the Three Thousand Merchant Group took the other one.

In fact, both had sales channels and were good medicines. And it seemed they had come to some sort of agreement. Since it was difficult for one side to take both, they decided to choose one each.

"It's probably because the Three Thousand Merchant Group is trying to start a new business."

Mok Wigun answered. To proceed with a new business, you have to give gifts to the influential people in each region. Aren't most influential people old? So it seemed they had chosen the other one instead of the Cheongsim Hwallyeokhwan.

"Haa. As expected, I don't think I'm a good fit for a merchant group."

So Jeonghak said he had felt that way while making this deal. Awkward and unfamiliar.

"I don't think my personality is a good fit."

"Because everyone has something they are good at."

As they were talking, the two arrived at the main house. But the main house was in a state of disarray. When they asked why, they were told that a guest had come.

"Ju Yeongbak?"

The party to the marriage talks with Miryeong had come to the main house.

(End of Chapter)