The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 670

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The Youngest Son of the Eun Hae Trading Company Chapter 670

Chapter 670. Yeochun Inn (3)

I observed the commotion unfolding before me.
A man was throwing a tantrum.
“What? Did I ask for something unreasonable? I just want to hold her hand once—what’s the big deal?”
“Sir, this is not a pleasure house, and I am not a courtesan.”
“That’s quite expensive. Damn it!”
Crash!
“Ugh!”
“Blood! Get away!”
It was true—troublemakers could be found anywhere.
Not only was he harassing the female innkeeper staff, but he was also breaking property and causing harm to other guests.
How would this inn handle such a troublemaker guest?
That was when it happened.
“Sir, you cannot behave this way here.”
Five or six men dressed in navy robes entered and surrounded him.
They were martial artists.
He showed a momentary expression of fear, but soon raised his voice.
“What, what is this? I’m a guest here!”
Then one of them stepped forward.
“I am the Shop Manager of this Yeochun Inn Kaifeng Branch.”
“You’re the manager? How do you even train your staff?”
Hearing those words, I let out a quiet laugh.
How amusing—he used the exact same complaint. Did he attend some sort of training course?
But the Shop Manager remained unflinching and replied calmly.
“I believe our inn’s staff training is beyond reproach. Therefore, it stands to reason that we serve even guests of your… limited refinement.”
“What? Limited refinement?”
“Surely, a person of breeding should know how to conduct themselves appropriately depending on time and place, should they not?”
At this, the man bellowed indignantly.
“Do you know who I am and still dare speak such insolence!”
“Are you not the Second Son of the Hwangseong Yun Clan?”
“You know who I am and still treat me this way? You don’t fear the consequences?”
“I fear disappointing the guests who have come here today far more than your threats, Young Master.”
Remarkable!
I couldn’t help but admire such resolve.
The Hwangseong Yun Clan—a family that had held administrative positions in the Imperial Palace for generations, wielding considerable influence in Kaifeng.
That’s why the Merchant is acting like an idiot.
By the way, Scholar Mun Ju-sung really has an eye for people.
Such an upright man serving as Shop Manager.
He handed something to the Troublemaker Guest.
“What’s this now?”
“It’s a damage compensation claim for the fixtures you destroyed today and the business disruption you caused.”
“Is that so?”
With a contemptuous sneer, he tore the paper to shreds and scattered it before the Shop Manager.
Yet the Shop Manager didn’t even blink at the insult.
“You’re welcome to tear it up. I’ve already sent an identical copy to the Hwangseong Yun Clan estate.”
“…What?”
“Surely you must be compensated for today’s damages, yes?”
He continued.
“And I intend to make today’s incident known publicly.”
“Hah, do as you please! Do you think I’ll apologize just because of that?”
“You need not apologize. However, I’ve heard that Spring Commander is preparing for his promotion. These days, before officials receive promotions, I’m told the Emperor conducts thorough investigations and inspections across all fronts. I’m curious what would happen if Spring Commander’s promotion were to fall through because of today’s incident.”
At those words, the Yun Family Young Master’s face drained of all color.
That was indeed a fatal blow.
If his father were to lose his promotion because of him, he’d undoubtedly have at least one leg broken.
And there would be no more cleaning up his messes after this.
“I… that is…”
He lowered his head.
“I’m… I’m sorry. I was wrong.”
“Why apologize? All you need to do is leave as you are.”
Then he spoke to the Warriors.
“Guest, please leave. Escort him out.”
“Yes!”
The Martial Artists led the Yun Family Young Master outside.
Then, with a smile on his face, he addressed the guests who had been watching anxiously.
“My apologies for the brief disturbance. An unwelcome individual had mixed in among our guests. As an apology, I’ll provide tonight’s dinner free of charge.”
He continued.
“Should you feel uneasy about staying at our Inn, I’ll help you transfer to another establishment. And if anyone’s clothes were damaged, I’ll arrange for them to be cleaned.”
But no one expressed a desire to move to another Inn.
The Shop Attendants swiftly gathered and tidied the Dining Hall, and soon the interior was spotless.
I suddenly became curious and called over the Shop Manager.
“Shop Manager.”
“Yes, what is it?”
“Do you intend to follow through with what you told that Yun Family Young Master?”
At this, the Shop Manager smiled coldly.
“Of course. Don’t examples need to be made?”
Ah… so you mean to carry it out.
“Are you certain about this? There’s a possibility the Hwangseong Yun Clan might harbor resentment toward the Yeochun Inn because of this matter.”
“It will be fine. A family of the Hwangseong Yun Clan’s stature cannot afford to ignore their honor and reputation.”
“I see…”
There was indeed merit to what he said.
For prestigious clans, nothing mattered more than face and honor.
Of course, I couldn’t understand why such a reckless fool was allowed to roam free in such a family.
Perhaps they thought it wouldn’t escalate to this point, or there was some internal matter at play.
But if the son caused trouble at an establishment and was then expelled, only to have the family retaliate, that would be a different story entirely.
They would be branded as a petty family.
Rather than that, they would quietly let it pass and severely discipline their young master instead.
Still, this Shop Manager is quite impressive, isn’t he?
“Is something the matter?”
Noticing my gaze, he asked, and I shook my head.
“It’s nothing at all.”
After sending him away, I finished the meal with my companions.
The food was delicious.
Whether it was because Kaifeng was an ancient capital and a thriving city, or because ingredients from across the entire Empire naturally gathered here geographically, the cuisine was quite exceptional.
I climbed to my guest room and lay down on the bed.
The blankets were warm and carried the scent of sunlight, so I slept quite soundly.

The next day.
After rising, I performed my morning cultivation breathing in my room and did some basic training before heading down to the first floor for breakfast.
The Shop Attendant who had greeted me on the first day offered his salutation.
“Did you sleep well?”
“Yes. It was a very comfortable night.”
“Thank you. Will you be having breakfast?”
“Yes.”
“Then I shall reserve a table for you.”
“By the way, does the Yeochun Inn’s main establishment serve guests in the same manner as this branch?”
At my question, he nodded.
“Yes, sir. I conduct service exactly as I was trained at the main establishment.”
“I see.”
I could appreciate how much research Scholar Mun must have conducted to standardize guest service in this way.
Even if he were fortunate, such success could not be achieved by luck alone.
“And this Kaifeng branch is our first expansion outside of the Shaanxi locations. We are grateful that everyone has received us so warmly.”
“Your service is quite impressive.”
As I said this, something he mentioned suddenly caught my attention.
Shaanxi locations?
I asked him about it.
“Are there branch establishments in Shaanxi besides the main headquarters?”
“Yes. In addition to the main establishment, there are ten branch locations throughout Shaanxi.”
“….”
Impressive. He was far more capable than I had initially assessed.

A moment later.
I descended to the first floor for a meal and took my seat at a pre-reserved table, awaiting the dishes I had ordered.
When someone entered through the door, the Shop Attendants greeted him warmly.
“Welcome.”
“It has been quite some time.”
Lifting my head, I recognized Moon Ju-sung Scholar.
He approached me with a smile on his face.
“How was your experience?”
I noticed the surrounding Shop Attendants tense at his words.
He had revealed that I was an undercover guest.
“It was quite excellent.”
“I am relieved to hear that. Were there any aspects that could be improved?”
“I found none. You have established such an exemplary service approach, and it appears to be applied flawlessly.”
“Thank you for the kind words.”
“If things remain as they are, this will truly become a remarkable establishment.”
At my words, the expressions of the Shop Manager and the Shop Attendants brightened.

Moon Ju-sung Scholar encouraged the inn staff and even gave them a bonus to celebrate together.
As we left the inn together, we exchanged words.
“You’re not staying the night?”
At my question, he nodded.
“My staying there would be a burden to everyone.”
“I suppose that’s true.”
“But I must say, the Shop Manager here possesses remarkable integrity. Where on earth did you find such talent?”
He answered my question.
“He worked at our Main Establishment. He struck me as upright and possessed sound judgment, so I entrusted him with managing this branch. Seeing that the Small Guild Master speaks so highly of him, it seems I read people well.”
Moon Ju-sung Scholar continued.
“Ah, but even with such praise, I won’t be giving him up.”
“Hmph, when did I ask for him?”
“Isn’t your gaze already saying so?”
“My, I’ve been caught.”
I wore an embarrassed expression.
“Then allow me one question.”
“What is it?”
“The training of your inn staff is remarkably thorough. The division between guest room service and customer service certainly contributes to the inn’s success, but fundamentally, I believe the excellent training of the staff is the true reason for its prosperity.”
I continued.
“So tell me—how do you train them?”
After a moment of thought, he replied.
“Nothing special, really. However, any staff member assigned to a branch must first work at the Main Establishment for a year. And their training is overseen by Yu Geon and Yeon Ga-hwa.”
“Ah….”
I let out a rueful laugh and nodded.
Yu Yu Geom Je Yu Geon and Padupa Yeon Ga-hwa.
Both were masters who had reached the pinnacle of their respective paths—Hwagyeong and the Demonic Path.
Working under the pressure of such formidable individuals, one would hardly be flustered by ordinary circumstances.
And with the Main Establishment and Moon Ju-sung Scholar as examples, teaching through demonstration would make it impossible for them to fail.
Moreover, rude customers or those flaunting their status would be quietly handled by the two elders.
Indeed, the two elders’ influence was considerable.
“And I’ve come to understand one thing—there is only one chance to turn a customer into a regular. So I emphasize this principle in their training.”
That’s sound wisdom.
Most people simply won’t return to an establishment if they’re dissatisfied the first time.
But how do I apply this to our Eun Hae Trading Company?
Should I call Sister Hyang-ok and have her conduct the training?
But I quickly abandoned that thought.
The risk was far too great.
One misstep and we might end up harming the people we’re trying to train.
As we spoke thus and headed toward the Ferry Terminal.
….
Moon Ju-sung Scholar suddenly came to a halt.
What was the matter?
I lifted my gaze and followed his line of sight, spotting a figure ahead.
It was someone I recognized as well.
The Master of Deuk Haeng Trading Company—Moon Ju-sung Scholar’s father.
What business could he possibly have here?
Upon seeing us, he approached. I greeted him first.
“Eun Seo-ho of Eunhae Trading Company pays his respects to the Master of Deuk Haeng Trading Company.”
“It’s good to see you. But what brings you to this place?”
“We’ve dispatched merchant ships for foreign trade and are inspecting them before returning to Beijing.”
“I see.”
The Master of Deuk Haeng Trading Company turned his gaze toward Moon Ju-sung Scholar.
The relationship between the two was remarkably delicate.
Though bound by blood as father and son, the father had cast his son away and told him not to consider him a father, and the son had left home of his own accord.
“I pay my respects to the Master.”
It was then that Moon Ju-sung Scholar spoke. His manner was strictly formal, addressing him as a merchant master rather than as a father.
“It has been a long time.”
In the eyes of the Master of Deuk Haeng Trading Company, there flickered a shadow of regret.
That regret carried not sorrow, but a profound sense of loss.
Now that I thought about it, Deuk Haeng Trading Company had been declining steadily over these past years.
Its ranking, once in the middle tier of the Top Hundred Merchant Guilds, had plummeted to the lower ranks.
As if some fortune-bringing force had vanished entirely.
The Master of Deuk Haeng Trading Company was only now realizing that Moon Ju-sung Scholar had been the symbol of that fortune.
The evidence lay in Moon Ju-sung Scholar’s inn business.
“Come back home now.”
“It was you who cast me out, Master. Have you forgotten?”
He spoke with weight behind each word.
“You repeatedly said that one as unlucky as I would only drain the company’s fortune.”
“….”
“Do you know what I endured within that household because of it? Of course you don’t. You never spared a moment’s concern for one as unfortunate as I.”
The Master of Deuk Haeng Trading Company turned away.
Even he seemed ashamed of his own actions. Yet Moon Ju-sung Scholar’s words continued.
“That house was hell to me. And now, having left it, I am happy.”
“….”
“Why do you ask me to return, Master? I understand perfectly well. You see that my fortune has improved, and you wish to use that fortune by calling me back.”
Moon Ju-sung Scholar spoke with unwavering resolve.
“But I will not return. And that itself is your fortune. So watch carefully from now on. The fortune of the one you cast out.”
Moon Ju-sung Scholar drew a breath and continued.
“Then I shall take my leave. May you enjoy long life and good health.”
With those words, Moon Ju-sung Scholar passed by the Master.
Was it just my imagination, or did those words sound like he was telling me to live a long life and watch in regret as he succeeded?
The Merchant Guild Leader simply exhaled deeply, unable to add another word.
Perhaps he was paying the price for his arrogance in hastily judging another’s fortune?
Well, it was no longer any concern of mine.
I bowed respectfully and followed Moon Ju-sung Scholar.
Looking at his face, he wore an expression of utter satisfaction.

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