Heavenly Inquisition Sword Chapter 1515

Episode 1515. The leaves fall and return to the roots.

Early March.

korea.

Incheon International Airport.

Around 3 p.m. two men walked out of the airport building.

The young man in his mid-twenties and the older man in his mid-thirties wearing glasses were Yeon Jeok-ha and Gu In-hoe the guide.

Yeonjeokha continued to look around with curious eyes.

Korea is adjacent to China but it seemed like a completely different world.

It was large gorgeous and clean indescribable.

I was always impressed by Hapbi but Incheon was even more amazing.

“I heard that China is second in the world… Why does Korea seem to be more developed?”

“Haha that means national competitiveness is like that. “You can think of it as being second in the world in terms of resources military power and economic power.”

“What about Korea?”

“Although it is a country without resources it is ranked 5th in military power and 7th in economic power in the world.”

“Yeah? “Is that possible when there are no resources and limited land?”

“Korea is a somewhat exceptional country. Due to the conflict between North and South Korea the military power is grotesquely strong and the level of education of the people is also unprecedentedly high in the world. “The adult illiteracy rate in the United States which ranks first in the world is 22 percent in China it is 5 percent and in Korea it is 0.5 percent.”

“That’s amazing.”

“It’s also because the letters are easy.”

“Oh Korean?”

“Yes it is the simplest alphabet in the world… The 0.5 percent illiteracy rate is surprising. I learned it in just one week. “I think that people might not have the will to learn letters from the beginning.”

“You learned Hangul in one week? Is that possible?”

“Teacher Yeon please try it while you are in Korea. “You might be surprised at how much easier it is than you think.”

“Oh but that’s true. How can you learn another country’s letters in one week?”

“haha! So would you like to bet with me? Whether or not Teacher Yeon can learn Hangul within a week. “I’ll bet there is.”

While the two were chatting lightly an airport bus stopped in front.

Guin-hoe who saw the bus hurriedly spoke.

“If you take that bus you can go straight to Chinatown. Let’s go.”

After a while the airport bus carrying the two people for the last time moved slowly.

***

Incheon.

Chinatown.

At around 4 p.m. Yeon Jeok-ha and Gu In-hoe got off at Chinatown.

Although they were traveling abroad only the recruiters were carrying briefcases so at first glance they looked like office workers.

Gu In-hoe said to Yeon Jeok-ha who was looking around Chinatown.

“It’s smaller than you think right? “This is because unlike in other countries Chinese people are particularly unable to use their power in Korea.”

“Why is that again?”

“The Korean government has oppressed the Chinese but… Chinese and Koreans rarely mix.”

“aha.”

It reminded me of Dou-ro whom I met in a poem written by Yeon Jeok-ha.

He mocked Koreans by calling them Goryeo bongja (高麗棒子).

“Can we say that fire meets fire? “You can think of it as extreme confrontation without compromise starting from food to cultural history.”

“Why is that?”

“It is the result of China’s and Korea’s unique resistance spirit which wants to make Korea one of China’s minority groups.”

“Is there a solution?”

“It won’t be resolved until one side gives up.”

At that time an old man dressed in a suit approached the two.

Gu In-hoe was the first to bow his head and show understanding.

The old man Joo Hyun-sik responded with a light bow and then glanced at the young man accompanying Gu In-hoe.

Gu In-hoe introduced Joo Hyun-sik to Yeon Jeok-ha.

“Mr. Yeon this is Chairman Joo Hyun-sik who is leading the Chinese community in Chinatown. “Chairman Joo this is Teacher Yeon who is my guide.”

Joo Hyun-sik bowed his head first even though the other person was only in his mid-twenties.

“My name is Joo Hyun-sik.”

“I love you.”

As soon as the greetings between the two people were over Guinhoe went straight to the main topic.

“Chairman Joo as I told you in advance we are looking for the Yeon clan from Hefei. Have you made any progress?”

“Everything happens. “There weren’t many lotus seeds so I found it quickly.”

“In that case please tell Teacher Yeon directly.”

Gu Inhoe took a step back.

Joo Hyun-sik wet his lips with his tongue and spoke in a triumphant tone.

“So Yeon Ga-ryang and his family from Hebi came to Chinatown in 1970 64 years ago. Yeon Ga-ryang first learned his trade at a Chinese restaurant called ‘Manbokrae’. And four years later he opened a Chinese restaurant called ‘Seok Kyeong Jang.’”

For a moment my heart was filled with joy.

I can’t believe descendants still haven’t forgotten Seok Kyeong-jang!

You could tell that they were your descendants just by their name.

“Is Seok Kyeong-jang here?”

“That’s not it.”

“No? So did you move somewhere else?”

“Yeon Ga-ryang and his family left Chinatown when they naturalized as Koreans about 20 years ago. They say Yeon Pond is originally Korean. “I was impressed that he said the phrase ‘fallen leaves return to the roots’ while becoming a naturalized person.”

“Where have they gone?”

“When the number of customers decreased in Chinatown we moved the store to downtown Incheon.”

“Are you still running a restaurant?”

“Yes I understand that Yeon-ryang’s son has taken over and is currently running it.”

“Tell me where that place is.”

At Yeonjeokha’s words Joo Hyunsik took out a note from his arms and handed it to him.

“I also asked around and found out the address. “After Yeon Ga-ryang became a naturalized person he stopped attending our Chinese gatherings.”

“thank you.”

I took the tracing paper and put it in my pocket.

By the way ‘the leaves fall and return to the roots’…

He felt strange as if he was talking about his current situation.

Joo Hyun-sik who handed Yeon Jeok-ha the address smiled expectantly.

“A valuable guest has arrived from the mainland after a long time. Would it be okay if we prepare a welcoming ceremony?”

“no. “I’m busy.”

When Yeon Jeok-ha refused without any leeway Joo Hyeon-sik did not offer any more suggestions.

At that point Guin-hoe who had taken a step back slowly stepped forward again.

“Thank you Chairman. Please understand that Teacher Yeon does not have time. “I will come see you separately before I leave the country.”

Only then did Joo Hyun-sik’s shadowed face begin to bloom.

“That’s right. I would be grateful if Manager Koo could come. “Then you know that.”

Eventually Joo Hyeon-sik said goodbye to Yeon Jeok-ha and Gu In-hoe and returned.

Immediately after Joo Hyeon-sik disappeared Gu In-hoe asked Yeon Jeok-ha.

“Mr. Yeon would you like to go to Seokgyeongjang right now?”

“yes.”

“Give me the note and I will explain it to the taxi driver.”

Yeonjeokha willingly took out the note and handed it over to Guinhoe.

Since the driver may not know Chinese characters he entrusted Gu In-hoe to interpret.

The two took a taxi and went to downtown Incheon.

***

Juan-dong Incheon.

As the sun set a taxi stopped in front of Singi Market.

Soon after two men got out of the taxi.

Yeon Jeok-ha and Gu In-hoe come to Seok Kyeong-jang from Chinatown.

Gu Inhoe looked at the Singi Market guide map for a while and said.

“It looks like it’s inside here.”

“Let’s go.”

Unlike Chinatown which was quiet Singi Market seemed to be bursting with people.

In some sections there were so many people coming and going that our shoulders were bumping into each other.

However as we continued to enter the number of people gradually decreased.

Guinhoe looked around and smiled awkwardly.

“It seems a little out of the commercial district don’t you think?”

“It’s nice because it’s not busy.”

“….”

At the unexpected answer Gu In-hoe took a quick look at Yeon Jeok-ha’s face.

I’m curious as to whether this is sincere or just something you said.

However his expression was so calm that it was difficult to understand his true intentions.

Would I have walked another 5 minutes awkwardly?

The two people who saw the sign for Seokgyeongjang stopped without any hesitation.

Yeonjeokha stared intently at Seokgyeongjang’s sign.

To distance himself from the world he built a seokgyeongjang under the mountain but who would have thought that his descendants would advance into the market!

The buried memories of Namgung-yeon and her daughter and grandchildren came back to me as vividly as if it were yesterday.

Gu In-hoe who was looking at Yeon Jeok-ha standing there in despair asked cautiously.

“Mr. Yeon would you like to go inside? “Chinese restaurants close a little earlier than other restaurants.”

“Oh that’s right.”

Shaking off distracting thoughts Yeon Jeok-ha walked to the store with long strides.

Gu Inhoe tilted his head at his unusual appearance but soon followed him.

Chinese cuisine Seokgyeongjang.

Yeon Jeok-ha and Gu In-hoe went inside but there was no one to welcome them.

How can I not believe there are so many people when I should be busy with dinner!

As Yeon Jeok-ha looked around the empty hall Gu In-hoe shouted in Korean toward the kitchen.

“Are you there?”

Then a middle-aged man hurried out from the kitchen.

“Please come quickly. “Are you here to eat?”

In response to the man’s question Guinhoe reflexively turned around.

“Are you going to eat?”

As Yeon Jeok-ha nodded silently Gu In-hoe quickly made eye contact with the man.

“Yes you are in business right?”

“Of course. This is a Chinese restaurant with 60 years of tradition. Just look at the menu and place your order.”

After Yeon Jeok-ha and Gu In-hoe sat down in suitable seats the man personally brought out a tea cup and tea water.

Guinhoe who was watching him busy asked quietly.

“Are you running the business alone?”

“Oh yeah. There was someone who used to serve as a server in the hall… but he suddenly quit.”

“I see. You said it’s a 60-year tradition. What is your favorite dish?”

“Everything on the menu is good.”

The middle-aged man seemed to have no clue and just pointed out the menu.

Gu In-hoe who was stroking his chin with an ambiguous expression on his face looked back at Yeon Jeok-ha.

However Yeon Jeok-ha also seemed to have no idea what to order.

This is because he has only received the food so far and has never thought about the menu.

Gu Inhoe asked pointing with his finger at the faded Mara Tang billboard standing in the hall.

“Can I have marathon soup?”

“That’s um… it works. “If you want I should do it.”

It was a somewhat unrefreshing answer but Guinhoe didn’t worry about giving it.

This is because it is rare to find a dish that guarantees a certain level of taste as much as malatang.

“Mr. Yeon how about malatang?”

“great.”

I don’t know what the spicy malatang is but I nodded willingly.

Just looking at the billboard it looked like a spicy stew dish and seemed quite tasty.

“Please give me two servings of malatang. And do you also sell alcohol?”

I saw the word Gaoliangju on the menu so I asked to confirm.

“There is Li Guadou and Yantai Gaoliang.”

Gu In-hoe looked back at Yeon Jeok-ha once again.

“Mr. Yeon would you like a drink?”

“I don’t drink anything unless it’s sweet.”

“Then why don’t you try Yantai Gaoliangju? “It has a fruity scent and is sweet.”

“Of course.”

Yeon Jeok-ha did not refuse.

I don’t know what Yantai Gaoryangju is but it doesn’t matter as long as it’s sweet.

“Please also give me a bottle of Yantai Kaoliang liquor.”

“All right.”

After a while as the middle-aged man disappeared into the kitchen Gu Inhoe spoke softly.

“I wanted to serve food but… the atmosphere didn’t seem like a good place to cook. “I will take you to a proper restaurant later.”

I poured tea into a cup and drank it without saying a word.

It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand the feelings of the recruiting meeting.

Even during the busiest times Seokgyeongjang had no customers and did not emit the delicious smell typical of a restaurant.

To be honest he put up with it because it is a descendant’s business. If it weren’t for that he would have participated in the gossip.