Emperor_Star
Stories
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Chapters
16
Words
24.7 K
Comments
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Reading
2 h, 3 m
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The head chef’s roar jolted Hongwoo into action. With a fierce expression, she tossed him a work apron. Hongwoo hesitated, unsure how to put it on, until one of the women—who had been working seamlessly with the others—stepped forward and helped him tie it. "No one lasts more than three days here." She whispered ominously as she fastened the strings behind his back. "I’ve been the youngest for seven years now." A chill ran down Hongwoo’s spine. It felt like locking eyes with a tiger—cold…-
24.7 K • Ongoing
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“Are you really that sick?” Hongwoo stayed silent, only nodding in response. If he spoke too lively, all his efforts would be for nothing. “You shouldn’t be sick.” The unexpected gentleness in Jang Seungwoo’s voice startled Hongwoo. Who would have thought his older brother could sound so kind? Determined not to show his surprise, he kept his expression neutral. Seungwoo stood, took Hongwoo’s wrist, and led him toward the reception table. He moved the vase from the center and…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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Hongwoo burst out of the office, the door swinging open behind him. As he arrived at work, a sudden realization struck him—he had left the brushes by the well after yesterday’s commotion. Without hesitation, he hurried out, making his way straight there. At the well, brushes lay scattered everywhere. Hongwoo picked them up one by one, then drew fresh water to wash them thoroughly. ‘I have to make them look brand new.’ His older brother had been particularly—no, excessively—fastidious…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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“Head Manager Wi asked me to come with him to the warehouse for a bit!” Hongwoo quickly threw Head Manager Wi under the bus. ‘Sorry, sir. If you were in my shoes, facing that glare, you’d have done the same.’ Under Jang Seungwoo’s piercing gaze, Hongwoo braced himself. He had to pay off his debt as soon as possible. Getting kicked out of the merchant guild before doing so was out of the question. Once he repaid the debt, he could start saving money. And once he had enough money, he…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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Eunsu Merchant Guild was always bustling with interesting events, but what truly caught Hongwoo’s attention was the person he had seen earlier. Naturally curious by nature, Hongwoo was drawn to anything new or exciting, like a moth to a flame. "I hope I see them again tomorrow." Suppressing the thrill bubbling inside him, he forced himself to sleep. However, despite his hopes, Juseon was nowhere to be found at the merchant guild in the days that followed. Hongwoo, unwilling to give up, wandered…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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Jang Seung-woo let out a quiet, humorless chuckle. "So, this is what he’s been up to." His smile faded in an instant, replaced by a cold, unreadable expression. His gaze locked onto Hwang Chun-gil. "I’m not in the mood to be generous today." A rat scurried across the shop floor, its high-pitched squeaks the only sound in the tense silence. "You’ll have to prove your sincerity." Hwang Chun-gil followed Jang Seung-woo’s gaze, and as soon as he realized what he was looking at, his…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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Wi Haengsu had come to Gaegyeong from Jeolla Province years ago to train in the trading business. Now, eager to share his knowledge, he filled Hong-woo in on how things worked at Eunsu Merchant Guild. Originally, their father had been the head merchant, but after his sudden collapse, Jang Seung-woo had taken over. Below him was the second-in-command, a position held by their uncle, Jang Ji-young. Assisting the second-in-command was the senior manager, though the position was currently vacant—a spot…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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"Me? Where would I get that kind of money? He said an ‘acquaintance’ gave it to him." Despite what she told Jang Seung-woo, Madam Kim was actually quite wealthy. The Jang family allowed their servants to own property and, true to their prestigious name, paid them far more than the average wage. Even when she worked for Park Daegam’s household—Park Eun-soo’s family—she never lacked anything. But it was at the Jang estate that she truly amassed wealth. With little to spend it on, her…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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Growing up in a wealthy household surrounded by only the finest things, Hongwoo had developed a keen eye for quality. When shopping for bedding, he spared no expense, choosing a luxurious pair of silk brocade pillows filled with cotton, designed to melt away fatigue the moment he lay on them. They’re traditionally used by married couples, but Hongwoo figured bedding should always be big and comfortable. Besides, now that he was independent, he would marry someday. Better to buy it now than replace it…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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Dream of the Red Chamber was the book Hongwoo’s parents used to read to him before bed. However, they were more interested in flirting with each other than making sure he actually fell asleep. They giggled as they imitated the protagonists, their storytelling often drifting into tales of their own romance. Having heard their love story countless times, Hongwoo quickly grew bored and dozed off. Once he was asleep, his parents continued reading together, savoring their quiet time. "Hongwoo, just two…
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24.7 K • Ongoing
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