Are You Alone?

Jungkook and Mu Shao followed Nanjun while maintaining distance. They were careful not to get caught or this might just foil the plans of investigating this man.

"Young Master why are we following that guy?" Mu Shao asked with a whisper directed to his Young Master Jiuguo.

Young Master had been unconscious for half a month and now he suddenly goes out and starts chasing a random man? Mu Shao thought as he started to worry again for his Young Master.

"Shh. It seems that I know this guy." Jungkook hushed Mu Shao as they tried to be stealthy. But actually, they seemed more suspicious. Mu Shao also thought the same way.

Young Master.. We aren't really being stealthy at all do you not realize? We are following a man in broad daylight!

Mu Shao was also stunned at the words of his Young Master who was supposed not to remember anything. Is Young Master finally getting his memories back?

Mu Shao felt elated at this thought as they continued to 'stealthily' follow the man.

Jungkook was still young afterall, it was far from Jiuguo's character to follow someone suddenly, and at broad daylight.

Jiuguo would rather send someone to follow the person, if ever. The thoughts that only ran on his mind was to follow that man who he sees as his Namjoon-hyung.

It never crossed to Jungkook that this person who resembled Namjoon cauld cause any harm.

Meanwhile, the man in question, was completely oblivious that he was being followed.

Only his instincts were telling him that someone was following him but he brushed the thoughts off aside.

It was only a fleeting thought. He worried more on where he would find his next source of income.

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The duo later arrived in front of a shabby house based on the direction of the man they were following.

"Hmm? The man doesn't seem well off." Mu Shao murmured.

He did not think that his Young Master would have an acquaintance such as this man, specially that his Young Master does not go out often. Gasp! Could there be an enmity between them?

Of course, Mu Shao was only overthinking things. His 'Young Master Jiuguo' only recognized a person, and his Hyung at that. How could there be an enmity between them?

Meanwhile, Nanjun entered his house. It was already quite old and dilapitated. No one would think that there'd be someone living here.

Nanjun started to brew tea. They were of the common kind, even his pot wasn't in good shape. But none of these mattered to him.

As long as he had a roof over his head and food to eat, it was fine.

Suddenly he heard knocking on his already opened door.

"Excuse me. May we come in?" Jungkook knocked as he asked. He did not intend to be rude as to suddenly barge in his Hyung's house who has yet to remember him.

"You? Why did you follow me? Do you need help with something? I can do all sorts of job."

Nanjun smiled even though he was surprised to see the young man from a while ago. He even followed him to his house.

Of course the young man was suspicious but what harm could this soft-looking man who just cried in front of him like a child do to him? Rather, he thought of maybe getting a job from this young man.

Meanwhile, Jungkook stared at his Hyung who looked pitiful, living alone in this kind of house.

He felt saddened that Namjoon would chose to ask what he could do for him, or maybe a job for him. Hyung, you must not living well are you?

"Ehem. Do you not remember me?" Jungkook tried again, he spoke in Korean again, hoping his Hyung would remember him. He felt awkward talking.

"I'm sorry this is the first time I've seen you. Please sit down to have some tea." Nanjun answered absentmindedly, focusing on preparing tea for his uninvited guests. It was basic courtesy.

He also took out a small bag of candies, they were common at the streets and most children have tasted this. Taking out one, he dropped it to his tea. It really seemed weird.

Mu Shao, on the other side thought; Young Master is speaking weirdly again! What more.. The man answered back?!

Nanjun's seemingly simple answer shocked Jungkook. He understood! He may have answered back in Chinese but he understood Korean!

What more, Namjoon-hyung puts his lollipop on his coke when he feels like it!

This is definitely Namjoon-hyung!

With eyes shining, Jungkook tried again. "Have you been well Hyung?" He felt excited to see his Namjoon-hyung alive.

"Why would you ask that? You are calling me 'Hyung' again." Nanjun, again answered absentmindedly. He was answering by instinct and understood Jungkook's question by instinct.

"Do you really not remember me?" Still talking in Korean, Jungkook asked again.

"Huh? What are you saying? I'm sorry but can you please speak in a language I understand?" Nanjun smiled apollogetically at Jungkook, pushing the cup of tea towards Jungkook as he approached closer at Nanjun.

"I'm sorry, my emotions just got the better of me. My name is Tian Jiuguo. May I ask what jobs do you take?" Jungkook sat as he inquired about what Namjoon was doing all this while.

If I arrived here just right after I died, then Hyung shouldn't also be the same? He may not remember anything from his past life but he still understands Korean. That's already enough.

"Nice to meet you, I believe you already know my name. I can do cleaning and serving people. Sometimes hand labor such as plowing the soil or helping on building houses. I may not be the best but I'm willing to learn." Nanjun smiled at Jungkook. Jungkook recognizes this smile.

It was full of humbleness and gives off an amicable feeling. Namjoon also smiled like this contently with warmth while sitting in a corner as he watches them fooling around with each other.

"That is good to hear. Um, do you know how to read?" Jungkook inquired, as of now he can't read Chinese and maybe Namjoon could help him adjust better.

He also wanted to keep Namjoon close to him, fearing he might lose him again.

"Yes. In fact, I love reading books. Specially the classics." Nanjun was stunned with the question for a while but answered excitedly.

"That is better. How about you come home hyung?" Jungkook, became excited at the thought of having his Hyung live at their residence. But apparently, his words sounded a little weird.

"Ahem, I'm sorry. I mean, would you like to work at our residence? You could do basic sweeping and teach me literature."

"We could also provide food and a place for you to sleep. As for the income, how does 20 silver every week sound?" Jungkook tried to regain his composure, trying be calm like Jiuguo.

On the other hand, Mu Shao felt shocked hearing this. Young Master how could we take a person in only after meeting him in a day?! You even offered a very generous salary!

Even I, only gets 50 silver every week! While him, gets to start at 20?! This is injustice! Mu Shao's heart grieved as he thought about his Young Master's offer.

"Young Master, we already have servants at our residence, and we could find a better tutor in literature for you."

"There is also Scholar Li that our family has good ties with.." Mu Shao tried to discourage his Young Master since he felt suspicious about this man that his Young Master just met.

"Is that true? That sounds generous. But it seems that you have already enough workers." Nanjun laughed awkwardly since it was obvious that this young man was just trying to help him.

"No it's totally fine. I'm only taking one afterall. It's not like I'm filling up our residence with new people." Jungkook tried to persuade Namjoon again.

"Are you sure? I hope you won't get trouble taking me in. Where do you live, Sir?" Nanjun felt happy at getting a new job and he smiled at Jungkook.

"Just call me Young Master. At the Tian residence, west end of the Tianxiang region not far from here." Jungkook answered with a slight smile.

"You are the son of Tian Shifeng?!" Nanjun gasped at this news. The person that is trying to take him in is the son of one of the generals of the emperor!

Jungkool only laughed at his Hyung's reaction. Sipping his tea, Jungkook answered back, "It does not matter. You may follow us to the residence after you've packed your stuff. You can start tomorrow."

Jungkook stood up with a smile as he bowed lightly. It was supposed to be a 90-degree bow but he might arouse suspicion again if he were to do that.

Meanwhile, Mu Shao was so shocked that his mouth was left wide open that you could fit an egg in it. His Young Master is taking a random man home in a whim?!

His Young Master.. He couldn't have become bent, have he?!