Geom Woo-bin didn’t even have to leave the guesthouse to do business with the scammers. Clearly, Wuhan was different from Yang Yang-hyeon, so rumors of fraud had already spread. Since Wolhagiru, who was supplied with sage liquor, stood tall over all the pillars of Hangzhou, there was no law preventing that from happening even in Wuhan.
The person most sensitive to money was the merchant, so it was natural to know the whereabouts of Geom Woo-bin and his party, who then left Yang Yang-hyeon.
“So Ju-seon, where are you going?” When a man in his fifties with shriveled cheeks asked with a friendly smile, Geom Woo-bin was startled.
“How do you know me?”
A skinny middle-aged man among those with him said: “He’s the one who makes Sagi-ju, the most delicious liquor in Jungwon, but if the owner of Giru doesn’t know about it, he’s ignoring his duties.”
At this, six people nodded their heads at the same time.
Geom Woo-bin then asked, “Then are all the people here the masters of Giru?”
“These four are playing the Giru, and these two are running Gaekzan, which is one of the top five in Wuhan. Two more will come in a little while. Let’s have tea and talk.”
After taking a seat, they ordered a top-of-the-line Yongjeong tea. After the ceremonial praise of Hangzhou Wusun followed, two more came and became eight people, and then came the request to visit Geom Woo-bin.
“The reason we came here is to receive a fraudulent stock. Regardless of the quantity, we will purchase all of them.”
“Are all eight of you here?”
“Yes. I know the price of a scam stock sold in Hangzhou, so if you include the shipping cost….”
Geom Woo-bin cut off the skinny middle-aged Bae Chong-mun. “I have no intention of delivering fraudulent stock to all of you.”
“Yes? Do you have any business partners that you have already set up?”
“No. It will only be delivered to one of these people.”
The eight looked at each other. “What? Have you already met Soju-sun?”
“Did you decide to act together?”
“Not me.” Geom Woo-bin stood up.
“Come back tomorrow morning. Don’t forget to write down the highest price you can pay the scammer when you come.”
“Are you saying you want to bid?”
“Yes. Collusion is never allowed. If any traces of collusion are found, the scammer will be delivered to Juru or Gaekzan other than those here.”
They had no choice but to stare at Geom Woo-bin’s back as he moved away. He was inflated with expectations of becoming the eighth best-selling giru and guest in Wuhan, but became a concubine fighting for one emperor.
“Young man’s business skills aren’t normal.”
“Yeah. But we can’t play with little children, can we?”
“Let’s fix it?”
“How do you know?”
At this, everyone looked into each other’s eyes. Jung Gi-mong, who suggested collusion, seduced him again. “After writing a reasonable price, we share it among ourselves. You can’t ruin everything, can you?”
“It’s not all ruined. One person can stand tall as the master of the Infinite Highest Kiru.”
He could then see the gun door that everyone was talking about. “Are you going to betray me?”
“Think of who is holding the hilt. And honestly, can you be sure that everyone here will keep their promises?”
It was only two years in Wuhan that the mutt knew that they had hated each other for a long time in a rivalry. They had been pushing each other as cheaters, liars, and playboys, and it was funny that they were showing their sincerity now.
“Then how about setting an upper limit? If you buy it at a price that is too high, there is nothing left.”
“That is collusion. You don’t even know the meaning of collusion.”
When the bae gunman stood up, Junggi-mong asked. “Are we really going to have a bidding competition?”
“I’m confident I can win.”
As Geom Woo-bin, who had set up a fight with Gi-ru and the owner of the guesthouse, was about to step up the stairs to the room, Jeon Yeon-hong called.
“Execution!” She was coming from a direction with a girdle.
“What are you doing there?”
“We are making an interesting spectacle. Come and see the death penalty.”
“What kind of sight is it?”
“I need to help Seo Seok-san-i understand the subject as soon as possible. It would be sad if an old man who had lost all his hair died in a narcissistic state.” He didn’t think it would be bad because he was happy on his own, but Geom Woo-bin didn’t bother raising an objection.
Passing through the yard leading to the giru, Geum Hong said. “The death penalty, I have one request.”
Seo Seok-san had been making plans while Geom Woo-bin received a favor from Yeon Ji-hong. He was seated on the second floor, and Yeongi Hong was dancing on the podium on the first floor. She looked down through the railing and was beautiful. She said she would pick out a low-level kid, and she picked out of this giru, a gimmick that was sure to fit within her three fingers.
“Geum Hong is such a person who has good eyes for women. What are you going to do with Jiji’s eyes for women?” Although she grumbled, her confidence was still full. The dance of Chae-mi, chosen by Jeon Yeon-hong, was soon coming to an end.
She was dancing with her and her five members, but Chae-mi was one of the best. The eyes of the guests on the first floor were all focused on Chae-mi.
Seo Seok-san deliberately sat alone, and Do Pyeong-su and Jang Man-dok were seated across three tables. They were watching the bet between Seo Seok-San and Yeon-Geum-Hong with interest. When Seo Seok-San asked for a pipa, Geom Woo-Bin and Yeon-Joo Hong appeared upstairs.
It was a good opportunity to educate Geom Woo-bin on how to win the heart of her woman. Jeomso-yi brought the pipa in time. The old loquat, which had been stained with hand stains, was clearly not used for a long time. Seo Seok-san was able to tune the string with his senses without even having to bounce.
Finally, the music ended. While the others show up, guests would pick up one of the dancers and go upstairs. Chae-mi, who was breathing hard, nevertheless came down from her stage without losing her professional smile. She would then get her nomination the moment she got closer to the table where her guests are sitting.
Then, Seo Seok-san lost the bet without even having a chance.
Thirling! Before it was too late, Seo Seok-san’s finger plucked the pipa’s string. Anyone could make a pipa sound by sweeping their fingers. Seo Seok-san’s finger movements were as simple as that. However, the sound of Seoksan Mountain was completely different from the usual one. Even those who knew the pipa for the first time could see the difference, and Seo Seok-san’s finger moved.
His performances always touch people’s hearts and blow their souls. His voice could be as loud as a general’s cry to match the song, or pathetic like that of a scholar who struggles with the pain of a broken heart. The song of Seo Seok-san, a song written by Lee Tae-baek, a genius poet of the Tang Dynasty, resounded all over the hill.
Using a little work force, the music that was delivered to everyone regardless of distance was a chord that even court musicians could not imitate. While Seo Seok-san’s performance continued, no one moved or opened their mouths. People focused on Seo Seok-san’s performance and singing, forgetting that the delicious tea had cooled and the taste of the sake was gone.
Finally, even though the finger ran the string and the performance was over, the inside of the giru was engulfed in silence. The lingering sound that Seo Seok-san made lasted for such a long time. With only Chae-mi’s face with her eyes blurred and her mouth half-open, it was clear that the pendulum of victory was already leaning toward Seo Seok-san. However, Seok-san did not stop there.
He started the next avenue to put a wedge in the game. Colorful fabrics were hung from the railings of the giraffe for decoration. Before the lingering sound of Seo Seok-san’s music was over, he flew off and came down to the first floor on a white cloth.
“Ah!” The reason why someone screamed was because the writing was engraved on the cloth that Seok-san was holding and descending. The moonlight that descended on the east lake was setting in the clouds, and the years had taken him away from this.
Seo Seok-san’s poetry swaying along with the white cloth drew tears from some eyes. The steps of Seo Seok-san, who had descended lightly, headed towards Chae-mi without hesitation. “Will you spend the night with me tonight?”
Chae-mi, who had a bean pod pierced during Seo Seok-san’s music show, nodded with hazy eyes.
Seo Seok-san looked up to see the second floor, but Geum Hong was not visible because it was covered by the railing
“Let’s go up.”
Because he tended to sell art, this was usually paired with a prostitute. There were cases where only the spear entered the room from the Giru, but not only the spear. If there was an exception, it would be the case that Yegi himself would even play the role of a prostitute, and such an exception could not be expected unless the threshold wore out, or regular customers came and went.
However, Chae-mi said that she would even play the role of a prostitute herself to Seo Seok-san, who was visiting for the first time. As he chuckled, Geum Hong turned his head away.
Even with the sound of salting, Hong did not respond. Do Pyeong-su, who was watching, said, “The skills are still there.”
Jang Man-dok nodded, which meant that Seok-san was acknowledging the victory.
Seok-san’s room was on the third floor. Even though he didn’t order it, seafood was served on the table. With the most expensive food and expensive alcohol, the beautiful Yegi sat in front of Seo Seok-san Mountain. It seemed that the time had come again for her to make a name for herself as a chemical and chemical engineer as she traversed Moorim.
‘I’ve been having so much fun in these twenty years.’
. When the performance was over, Seo Seok-san gave compliments on his lips, and Chae-mi showed her gratitude and poured him a drink. That drink was the last time Seo Seok-san could feel happy that night.
“The Heavenly Lady will leave.”
“Huh? Are you leaving?”
“I can’t stay long because I have a reservation.”
“Yes, reservation?”
It was rather strange if Yegi, as beautiful as Chae-mi, did not have a reservation. When Seo Seok-san’s hair was plentiful, it was necessary to get a reservation from him. “I’ve never heard of reservations. I couldn’t. Anyway, can’t you break that reservation?”
“Sorry. You are a guest who has made a promise that cannot be broken. Then have a good time.”
Seo Seok-san just stared blankly at Chae-mi as she left the room. She didn’t even try to force her to hold her, and she didn’t even get angry.
“Oh! Shall I send you another child?” When Seo Seok-san shook her head, Chae-mi disappeared after saying,
‘You will be able to receive the bill while you go down the first floor.’
All of this didn’t feel real. He was rejected by Yegi. He didn’t just refuse, he ripped off expensive food and even alcohol.
“What the hell is this?” No matter how thin one’s hair was, this was not the case. He was the foremost chemist in Jungwon, and his art went beyond thin hair and touched the hearts of all women. He, until now, believed so.
It was unimaginable that that belief would be broken, and the unimaginable reality made Seo Seok-san stop thinking. Seo Seok-san left the room and trudged down the stairs. He couldn’t even feel his feet stepping on the stairs or struggling through the air.
‘Am I really finished?’
The bill of two hermits was nothing like that. However, one would need to be inspired. He had no money. When one had money, they could drink whatever they wanted, and when one didn’t, they could drink and play.
Fortunately, Geom Woo-bin was approaching, which proved to be a comforting existence for Geum Hong.