The Next Prince, Chapter 23 pg2
The Next Prince, Chapter 23 pg2
Khanin sees the vulnerability in their eyes, mixed with a sense of sorrow and concern.
“It's not your fault, I don't blame you... um... Okay, I admit, it took me a little while to accept it when I first learned about my status. I couldn't understand and thought this competition was ridiculous...”
“...”
“I apologize.” As the other party spoke... what was in the heart burst out. Khanin paused for a moment, thinking he had spoken to directly, but the other person didn't hold it against him, and even extended a permissive hand to continue speaking.
“Please continue.”
“Well... I used to think it had nothing to do with me, but I've changed my mind since last night's dinner...” It was the first night Khanin set foot in Emmaly. Tanattai's story about Dhipabawon's effort, combined with some risky behavior of certain individuals, made him hesitant to acknowledge anyone's efforts.
In the end, he had to end up stuck here alone, even though he said there was no one left, truly. But... that man can still be so cruel.
That man... I won't even call him by name. I won't!
Khanin, the person who had been avoiding everyone for almost a week internally, was a rebellious young man. But in the end, he became defeated because he held others' words too dearly before expressing himself through words.
“I've already said I'll compete. I have to keep my promise.” The household head lowered his gaze, causing Tarin to somewhat understand the situation.
“About the competition. If you don't feel like it...”
“So you two are here together, father and son. What are you two talking about?”
What Tarin wanted to communicate was swallowed up when Dhipabawon stepped into the conversation, a kind-hearted elderly man. In his hand was a large box of marble chocolate cake.
“...”
“Tarin, are you still not over your anger at me?” Because the only son remained silent. Dhipabawon, who tried to ease the tension within the family, asked with a tint of concern, “You must be the one who understands me the most, right? Everything I have done has been for our family... for Khanin's safety.”
“...”
“Nin... do you understand me, everything I have done to keep you safe, so that you, who are known in the light, won't be bothered, won't have those insects buzzing around? If meeting Tarin is unsuccessful…” Dhipabawon turned his gaze to his grandson instead.
“Yes.” The youngest one humbly accepted it. Khanin couldn't deny that he didn't understand, perhaps because he could read people's hearts. The young boy never got angry with anyone.
Because everyone did what they did out of duty and personal reasons...
“As the leader of the country, the leader of the clan, I may have been a bit too harsh, but as a family member... I only want Atsawathewathin to have the chance to be together.” The firm, resounding voice of the powerful figure remained as steady as ever, but Tarin clearly saw the pain in his father's eyes.
And it resulted in the fortress of anger being slowly demolished from the beginning until nothing good was left...
As for Khanin... the young man realized that what Dhipabawon said was true. If it weren't for the decisive decision he made back then as the clan leader.
Sometimes, Khanin Atsawathewathin, may never have the chance to take a breath here, at this very moment.
“I won't argue about the competition... but regardless of the outcome, may it be decided fairly and justly.”
…
Normally, on Sunday mornings, Khanin liked to spend his time lounging in bed on his days off. He would often roll around on the soft mattress, watching documentaries and endlessly switching TV channels, until his father called him for breakfast, a daily routine that had become a habit.
He never thought anything would change it. Khanin planned to continue living like that and had no plans to stop. Until his life took a major turn.
A turn so significant that it sent him flying across the sky, across countries, transforming from an ordinary person into a crucial heir, someone who couldn't do anything without someone always watching closely, almost unable to do anything for himself.
Some people may see it as an advantage, but for Khanin, he sees it as a disadvantage. He cannot determine his own life, everything has to follow the schedule set by someone else.
Just like today...
In reality, it should be a peaceful Sunday. He should be able to relax after a hectic week, but instead, he has to wake up early and sit in his private office, listening to Chakri talk briefly about Emmaly's history from the past to the present, along with detailed information about each family starting from dawn.
What Khanin learned from the necessary teacher was not much different from what he had read on the internet... But there were more detailed details, such as the important products exported by each family and how each family conducted their business. Therefore, most of the information received today revolved around the topic of produce and numbers.
The information that Chakri tried to make him pay attention to was mainly focused on business information. Because Sovereign-King, who had the status as the grandfather, saw that he studied business, the other party ordered the plump housekeeper to incorporate as much information as possible.
Such as...
The governing area of Atsawathewathin is located on the high plains in the north. In the past, horses were the main livelihood, but now they export gold rather than relying on their secondary work in banking and finance, especially ‘Investment Banking’ businesses. Because the majority of the people in the northern capital have a certain status..
The territory governed by Atsawathewathin is where the wealthy people gather, ranking at the top of the country, the golden horse emblem of Emmaly.
Puchongpisut is located in the eastern area, where it used to be a major fruit-growing area, and it ranked at the top in terms of cultivation in the country, but its exports are minimal. Because the area is densely populated with poisonous animals, although farming is possible, it is dangerous for the population. However, in the future, they discovered a diamond mine.
Since then, Puchongpisut has changed from agriculture to finding money from diamonds and using the poison of those animals for benefit. Therefore, the healthcare business became the second prominent business of this family. Furthermore, this side of the capital also has several chemical laboratories and comprehensive health care services, making it the second best economy in the country.
As for Thawetmetha, this capital is located in the west, where it used to export wood due to having the largest forest area. They discovered a sapphire mine from the beginning, which led to a relatively good economy throughout. However, in the future, the leaders of Thawetmetha paid attention to transportation businesses as transportation had problems despite a good economy. Thawetmetha made its capital a center for transportation, with a focus on airline businesses.
Lastly, Meenakarin, this capital is located in the southern part of the country. In the past, it focused on fishing, animal husbandry, and agriculture, making it the richest in terms of food due to having the most fertile land. However, later on, it faced export problems, causing a decrease in the value of goods. Therefore, Meenakarin had to increase the production of pearl farms.
Pearls became the main export product of Meenakarin, along with the secondary business of exporting food.
All of this is just basic information that he received. It may sound basic, but
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