Business plan

Su Mi alighted from the carriage and looked at the Long Jian tea house. Being owned by previous king's personal guard she thought it would be some what grand but it was nothing as she thought, it was a two story building but it's structure was old and still there was a line of people at it's enterance.

Na-bi followed behind Su Mi, though Su Mi changed her appearance but still she covered it with a veil same goes for Na-bi. Su Mi looked at the crowd and realised that she and Na-bi were only female among the crowd which astounded her.

As tea houses were among the few places that woman frequented. Finally it was her turn as she sat a waiter approached her " what would like to order my lady". Though he was a waiter in this old building she realised he had an aura of martial arts.

She observed the waiter remaining silent, after being silent for a while she said " I want to meet the head of this place can you please allow that". Kim San, worked in this place since he was eight years old but no-one showed him respect of any sort and this woman not only was polite to him but she also requested to meet the manager in a calm and serene tone.

He had positive impression for her and politely replied " may I ask the purpose of your visit my lady". Su Mi nodded " I am here for employment. Can you inform him that".

Kim San hesitated " we have sufficient employ in this tea house my lady, our cook is efficient and I am enough to work as waiter".

Su Mi nodded " I can see that, you all work like well oiled machine but I am asking for job in your other business. Please tell him that I want to work as information collector".

Waiter Kim was shocked, involuntarily he looked at the hidden wall where he was sure the manager was listening to everything, he bowed and told Su Mi he would ask the manager.

Lee Jong Hyun sat behind the artificial wall and looked at the lady sitting with her maid, what made him curious was the way she presented herself though she looked ugly her way of sitting was no way below any princess of royal court.

Manager Kim heard the bell ring in the kitchen which was connected to the manager Jong. He went to Su Mi and politely took her to the upstairs room, while Na-bi stayed on her seat in the restaurant.

When Su Mi went to the room her eyes looked at the two wall that were built parallel to each other but their difference were heaven and earth. One side was beautiful picturesque painting which would bring serenity to anyone who glimpsed at it for a while but on the other side there were weapons from small knife to huge ax and some of them even had brownish crust on the edge showing the traces of violance and probably gruesome death of someone.

Su Mi traced the long sword hanging on the block. It was so fine and dainty but still deadly that it attracted her instantly. She wanted to swing it on the air and hear the sound it created as it tears through the air.

" I think it would look good on your hand, would you like to give it a try" said a voice behind Su Mi. Lee Jong Hyun thought his voice would startle her but she remained calm as she slowly turned to look at him in the eyes. Her action were bold as her eyes looked at him from head to toe.

Jong Hyun was more impressed by her bold and careless action. Su Mi looked at the man covered in all black, his face covered behind the mask his voice rough and she thought he may have masked it too. She already felt the disturbance in the air for a long time since she felt him observing her. But that long sword attracted her so much that she ignored his presence because there was just curiosity from him and not any danger.

She raised her eyebrows "can I ?" Jong Hyun nodded giving his approval. She slowly opened the glass casing and slowly brought the long sword out. She waved it in quick succession. Jong Hyun was more impressed by seeing the way she handled the sword, there was an ease and comfort with a hint of danger in her move.

" what job can I give you Lady..?" asked Jong Hyun. " Su, you can call me lady Su and I want to be information collector in your business I have skill to extract information from anyone without leaving any traces".