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Taejonbirok Volume 8 Episode 16
Chapter 51: The Lazy Man Takes on the Work (1)
Baek Hoe-myeong nodded while receiving the report.
“There won’t be any problems, right?”
“It’s something I’ve been preparing for over ten years. I’ve revised it over and over again.”
Baek Huimyeong's face became determined.
“The world is bound to change. If you had made a plan ten years ago, things would have been just as different. If you can’t adjust it accurately to the changing world, it’s no big deal that those ten years of time will go down the drain.”
“I will keep that in mind, and keep it in mind again.”
Even after hearing those words, Baek Hwe-myeong’s face did not soften.
“Hmm…….”
It was that important.
This was the first time they had reaped the fruits of their efforts in the dark. Their future responses were determined by how this matter was resolved.
“Are they coming?”
“Yes. I heard they are almost there.”
"hmm……."
Baek Hoe-myeong nodded slowly.
“Father is right. The most important thing is the family, and how we can reap the fruits of our labor. However, I have not been able to properly take care of my younger siblings under the pretense of caring for the family. Even though embracing the children is the most important thing for the head of the household.”
Su-ha couldn't answer Baek Hwe-myeong's words and just lowered his head.
But his ears did not miss Baek Huimyeong's remarks.
As the head of the household.
Those words had a big meaning. It meant that Baek Hwe-myeong no longer considered his younger brothers to be his rivals.
'If it's natural, then it's natural.'
The current status of Baek Hoe-myung and the other two younger brothers within the Baek family was thus very different. If Baek Hoe-myung did not make a big mistake, his position as the next head of the family was almost guaranteed. Even though the current head of the family prioritizes achievements and abilities over seniority, if Baek Hoe-myung continues to build up his achievements, his position cannot be ignored.
“Then this time…….”
At that moment, a loud voice was heard from outside the door.
“Your Majesty.”
Baek Huimyeong's face hardened slightly.
Why would anyone bother looking for him when he's in a meeting?
“What's going on?”
“The elder has arrived.”
“Your uncle?”
Baek Hoe-myeong opened his eyes wide.
“Come inside!”
Baek Hoe-myeong jumped up from his seat and hurriedly walked to the entrance. The door opened, and an old man with neatly combed white hair came walking in.
“Long time no see.”
“I am meeting your uncle.”
“Hahaha, that’s right, Sogaju.”
The old man patted Baek Huimyeong on the back with a kind face.
“Uncle, when you speak so highly of me, I feel burdened.”
“That is not right. The Sogaju is the head of the household, and I am just a useless person who eats cold rice from the household. How can I not speak up? The Sogaju should not say anything more about this matter.”
"one……."
“Hehehe, don’t be like that… I’ve come a long way and I’m thirsty. Would you like a cup of tea?”
“Oh, come on in.”
Baek Hoe-myung was surprised and guided the old man inside. He pointed to the seat of honor, but the old man laughed and avoided that seat. Baek Hoe-myung sat down at the seat of honor with a pitiful expression, handed the old man a cup, and poured tea.
“Uncle.”
“I know what the Sogaju wants to say, but this is a natural thing. The family law is that the members of the family should properly keep their positions. This is the place I have in mind, so I hope the Sogaju will understand this old man’s feelings.”
"All right."
Baek Hoe-myeong nodded slowly.
If the old man was this stubborn, there was no way I could force him any longer.
“Are the preparations going well?”
“I'm doing my best.”
“Although you are currently the head of the household, you must keep in mind that you are actually leading the household. You must know very well that you cannot pay attention to such matters in detail, right?”
“I keep that in mind.”
The old man smiled broadly.
“The work that the Master is doing now is originally supposed to be done by this old man, but I can’t help but think that this guy is stupid and is causing trouble to the Master.”
“What kind of outrageous statement is that! There is no one who does not know how much my uncle does for the family. I, too, am always grateful to my uncle. Who would dare to belittle the hard work my uncle does for the family?”
“That’s all I can do.”
The old man smiled quietly and continued speaking.
“Anyway, this time there can be no mistakes. In all things, the first step is important.”
“Yes. I will make sure to handle it without making any mistakes.”
The old man looked at Baek Hoe-myeong with a pleased face, then brought the tea to his lips and took a sip.
“What about the children?”
Baek Hoe-myeong immediately understood who the old man was referring to by the children. He must be referring to his younger siblings.
“They’re coming here now. They’re the guys who should be key to this.”
“Why won’t the Lord come forward himself?”
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“Wouldn’t it be a bit of a problem for me to step forward? Besides, I’m sure the guys can do their part.”
“Hmm?”
The old man looked at Baek Hoe-myeong with a surprised expression.
“I see you have learned tolerance.”
“I was so incompetent that I could not lead my younger siblings to the right path. The head of the household taught me.”
“It’s a good thing. It’s a very good thing.”
The old man nodded repeatedly and continued speaking.
“I thought that if there was one thing that Sogaju lacked, it was tolerance, but now that he seems to have finally acquired the appearance of a true head of the household, Nobu is beyond satisfied.”
“I'm trying.”
The old man smiled with a satisfied expression and slowly sipped his tea.
Baek Huimyeong waited until the old man drank his tea and then quietly opened his mouth.
“How did your trip go this time?”
“Haha.”
The old man put down his teacup and wiped his lips.
“It’s not like we can control a toothless tiger. In the past, they wouldn’t have dared to move around as we pleased, but we have nothing to fear from a beast that has lost its head. Everything will go according to the will of the Lord.”
"oh!"
Baek Hoe-myeong looked at the old man with a strange look in his eyes.
Even though they are old, they are not easy opponents, so I was happy to hear that the matter was resolved well.
“Everything is going well. Haha.”
The old man's face hardened slightly at Baek Hwe-myeong's words.
“One cow.”
Baek Huimyeong straightened his posture as he felt that the old man's voice was a little stiffer than before.
“I heard from the old man that things didn’t go well this time. What happened?”
“I'm sorry.”
There was no need to ask what he was referring to. The only thing he had done in recent years that could be considered a failure was the one related to the Geomhwangbi-dong.
“While things were going smoothly, a guy named Wi Yeon-ho got involved……”
“Wei Yan Ho?”
Baek Hoe-myeong asked back, sensing that the old man's reaction was somewhat strange.
“Do you know him?”
“Hehehe, Wiyeonho…….”
The old man stroked his beard.
“I didn’t think he was an ordinary child, but I didn’t think he would interfere with our work so much. If I had known, I would have dealt with it that day.”
“Nice to meet you.”
The old man nodded.
“Yes. I ran into them briefly on my way to meet them.”
“Who was it?”
“Well, what should I say…….”
The old man said, scratching his cheek.
“I don’t know who he is, but considering his age and level, I thought he would be a good match for the little guys.”
“Then you saw it correctly. They’ve already taken a hit each. I’ve also been hit once, so I’m in no position to laugh at them.”
“Everyone?”
“It’s embarrassing, but… yes.”
“Haha, something like this.”
The old man looked at Baek Hoe-myeong quietly and then opened his mouth.
“What do you think?”
“……What are you talking about?”
“Do you think that kid named Wi Yeon-ho could be a problem?”
Baek Hoe-myeong shook his head.
“Our judgment is already like the mighty flow of a river. The flow of the river cannot be changed just because a few reefs are sticking out on the riverbed.”
“Do you really think so?”
"but……."
Baek Hoe-myeong answered with a serious face.
“I also know very well that there are countless instances where the course of history has changed due to something that was treated as nothing special. If it happened once or twice, it might be a coincidence, but if it happened three times, it would definitely not be a coincidence.”
“You are right.”
“So, I’m thinking of removing it if possible, but there’s no good way.”
“Hmm…….”
The old man stroked his beard quietly and then opened his mouth.
“Then how about weaving it into this case?”
“Are you talking about this matter?”
“Isn’t he qualified enough?”
"hmm……."
Baek Hoe-myeong also nodded quietly.
“That sounds like a good idea. I’m sure the guys would want to get even with him.”
“Hoo hoo hoo hoo.”
The old man nodded as if he was happy and said.
“If this one goes well, the world will remember our name again. More clearly than ever before.”
“Of course, uncle.”
The old man and Baek Huimyeong looked at each other quietly and laughed.
* * *
“You can’t win?”
"yes."
“Why?”
Wi Yeon-ho stuck out his lips as he looked at Baek Mu-han, who was looking at him with a blunt face.
embrace.
That Baek Muhan is not the real Baek Muhan. It was an illusion created by Baek Muhan's dream practice and his memories. Baek Muhan's questions were his questions, and Baek Muhan's answers were also his answers.
but…….
'Even though I know, I strangely feel sad when I see that expression.'
Wi Yeon-ho spoke bluntly.
“The difference in internal energy was too great. I had to use ten times more strength to barely be able to fight. It was a great feat to maintain the same level, but Master only thinks of persecuting and scolding this good disciple.”
“Well, as you well know, that’s because you’re stupid.”
“Ugh.”
Wi Yeon-ho distorted his face and shouted.
“Do you know where you can find someone as smart as me? I’m someone who was known as a genius.”
“You must be a prodigy of laziness. I was definitely surprised by that.”
“…….”
Baek Mu-han snorted and quietly raised his sword.
“The difference in internal energy? Does that mean that if I use only one-tenth of your internal energy, you can defeat me?”
“……That’s not it.”
Wi Yeon-ho admitted it honestly.
Even if he didn't use his internal energy at all, rather than reducing it, it seemed like his master would be able to beat him like a dog.
“Look.”
The master's sword began to move slowly.