The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 123

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“I’m sorry I’m late, Mr. President.”

“Haha, making the president of a country wait……”

“You contacted me so suddenly… I rushed out, but I was still late. I apologize.”

“It’s alright. Actually, I enjoy being alone like this. Since becoming president, I haven’t had any time to myself.”

Goo Han-soo’s face was filled with worry.

The Open Party had a landslide victory, and the impeachment was rejected.

All obstacles in his path had been removed.

“You seem very worried, Mr. President.”

“Haha, you see right through me. The current situation is turning ridiculous.”

“What do you mean?”

“This impeachment crisis has revealed the existence of an organization called the Cheonji Association. I always thought it was just nonsense made up by gossips.”

“How did you find out?”

“I have a deep connection with Chief Justice Go Min-soo of the Constitutional Court. He told me about his dealings with Chairman Yoon.”

“I see.”

History was changing.

Judge Go Min-soo was supposed to be dead.

But he survived and began to leave his mark.

The change in an ordinary person is like throwing a small grain of sand into a vast river, but Go Min-soo was different.

It was like a giant rock falling into the river from the sky.

“So, I also made a slight gesture. I started an investigation through a trustworthy prosecutor. But that prosecutor submitted his resignation yesterday.”

“What was the reason?”

“He only said it was personal and didn’t elaborate. However, he mentioned that his family was involved in some disgraceful matter.”

“That’s a typical tactic used by the Cheonji Association. They find flaws in people around them and use them to apply pressure.”

“It’s frustrating. I didn’t expect them to retaliate so strongly just by starting an investigation. I can’t tell if I’m the president or the Cheonji Association is.”

Jeong-hoon noticed the exaggeration in Goo Han-soo’s words.

The immense power of the president, the fervent support of the public, and a majority in the National Assembly.

He had everything.

But he didn’t seem willing to get his hands dirty in this fight.

All he could do was use legal and restrained means.

‘Could it be that he instinctively knows? That this is a fight that can only be won by becoming more brutal than a dogfight?’

Jeong-hoon simply smiled as he looked at Goo Han-soo.

He brought up the words he wanted to hear.

“You want my help.”

If Goo Han-soo were to enter the battle now… the probability of winning would not even be half.

No matter how powerful Goo Han-soo’s power is, legal authority is helpless against illegal attacks.

If he loses this fight, his support base will collapse.

His roots are still too shallow.

“Chairman Yoon, I’m sorry to ask, but I need your help.”

Goo Han-soo’s expression was a mix of complex emotions.

Jeong-hoon had to make a decision.

‘Should I grant Goo Han-soo’s request?’

Goo Han-soo and he had the same goal.

The extermination of the Cheonji Association.

If Goo Han-soo gets involved, he can utilize the president’s immense power.

Until now, it had been a solo revenge.

He could continue to do it alone.

However, with his help, he could suppress them more decisively.

But he is a politician. Absolutely untrustworthy.

He might stab you in the back at any moment.

Jeong-hoon pondered deeply.

Only the sound of the clock ticking filled the room.

He made a decision.

“I will use my power to the fullest.”

“Thank you. I won’t forget this favor.”

“Instead, you must grant my requests in the future.”

“What kind of requests?”

“Unconditional requests. That is my condition.”

“Hmm, unconditional… I have no choice. I’m the one asking for a favor. But the requests can’t be too unreasonable.”

Goo Han-soo accepted Jeong-hoon’s proposal without much hesitation.

It was not a good sign.

‘What is he plotting?’

But the problem with him will arise after the Cheonji Association is wiped out anyway.

And by then, nothing will be feared.

‘I will sweep away everything that stands in my way.’

Flames blazed in Jeong-hoon’s eyes.

A mutually satisfactory agreement was reached between the two.

The food came in, and a friendly drinking party followed.

Jeong-hoon said to Goo Han-soo, whose face was flushed,

“We have to strike Cheon Seong-han.”

“It won’t be easy. He has considerable power within the ruling party. Many people follow him.”

“So, I plan to strike Han Pan-soo, who sponsors him, first. I will take Hanho Group.”

“What?”

Goo Han-soo’s eyes widened.

It is the number one defense company in Korea in terms of sales.

Goo Han-soo quickly turned his head at Jeong-hoon’s suggestion to take over such a company.

“Hahaha, that’s a good move. You can exert great influence on the military while hiding your intentions.”

Goo Han-soo was a seasoned politician.

He accurately grasped Jeong-hoon’s intentions.

Shinwa Group has grown through mergers and acquisitions so far.

No one would think it strange to eat Hanho Group.

And Hanho Group’s main business is the defense industry.

There are more than a few commissioned and general officers who live off their money.

If you take control of Hanho Group, you take control of them.

Conservative ideology?

In the end, it’s money.

On the way back from the meeting, Ji Hyun-bok called.

“Cheon Seong-han is going to strike Park Hyun-cheol.”

If Cheon Seong-han strikes Park Hyun-cheol, it means that preparations have been made for Park Soo-gil….

Jeong-hoon wondered what cards they had.

“I haven’t met Ha In-seon yet.”

Ha In-seon was still hidden behind a veil.

There were more than one or two things to confirm with her….

Is she dead?

That would be fortunate.

If not, she is clearly at the highest level of the Cheonji Association.

Otherwise, there is no way there would be no trace of her.

Meanwhile, inside the Daewongak office.

Madam Jeong leaned back in her chair.

The nails with their shimmering blue nail art sparkled.

She took a deep drag on the thin cigarette hanging from her slender fingers.

It burned as hot as her red lips.

She took out the earphones stuck in her ear and placed them on the desk.

She picked up the phone.

“Goo Han-soo and Yoon Jeong-hoon have joined hands. Minister Cheon Seong-han is the target. They plan to strike Han Pan-soo first.”

***

“Did you find it?”

Park Hyun-cheol rushed over after receiving a call from his father, Park Soo-gil.

“Sit down.”

It was a firm voice with a stern expression.

“We’re going to carry out the operation today.”

“Yes?”

“Strike Cheon Seong-han. I think putting him in jail for about 10 years will make those royal bastards from Lee Seok realize their place.”

Park Hyun-cheol’s pupils trembled.

“What do you mean, Father?”

“Lee Seok’s authority has become too great. If we don’t strike him, we’ll be the ones who get hurt. He stopped the president’s impeachment.”

“Yes?”

Park Hyun-cheol couldn’t believe it.

Bringing down President Goo Han-soo was the Cheonji Association’s immediate goal.

“It’s certain. His power is spreading to the legal community. If we don’t counterattack, we will lose our power.”

“Do you really have to do it? Cheon Seong-han’s power is not insignificant.”

“That’s why we’re striking all at once today. You grab Cheon Seong-han by the neck. You have to show the power of the Sadaebu [Scholar-officials].”

He didn’t like it, but there was no reason to refuse.

He was already on Lee Seok’s side anyway.

We have to fill the military with our people.

“I understand. I will do it.”

“That’s right. Now you’re more like my son. Hurry up. We’re going to arrest Cheon Seong-han and his cronies at the same time today.”

“I understand.”

Park Hyun-cheol headed to the Minister of National Defense’s office, where Cheon Seong-han was, with an arrest warrant issued by the court.

His aide blocked his path.

“He’s in a meeting.”

“Arrest this bastard too.”

A prosecutor investigator swung a baton at his forehead.

His forehead was torn, and blood spurted out.

We have to suppress Cheon Seong-han’s spirit.

He handcuffed the aide’s arm, who had fallen to the floor.

Park Hyun-cheol grabbed the aide’s hair and dragged him inside.

“Minister, I’m Park Hyun-cheol, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office.”

Cheon Seong-han, who was sitting on the sofa, turned his head to look at Park Hyun-cheol.

His face was filled with a cold murderous intent when he saw Park Hyun-cheol.

“Everyone, get out. Hyun-bok, stand by.”

People hurriedly disappeared outside.

“Hey, sit down first. Is there any need to rush? And I think I need to have a private conversation with you. I’m giving you a chance.”

“Cut the crap. Arrest him.”

At Park Hyun-cheol’s words, Cheon Seong-han held out both hands.

Silver steel handcuffs were placed on his hands.

“Tsk, anyway, when Sadaebu [Scholar-officials] bastards get nervous, they have no composure. Hey, you have to give me time to smoke a cigarette. Don’t you think?”

Park Hyun-cheol nodded to the investigator.

After a while, white smoke poured out of his mouth.

“Let’s go. It’s almost dinner time. I’ll treat you to a delicious seolleongtang [ox bone soup].”

“Phew, I was told to quit this… The weather is really good, it’s a good day to die.”

Cheon Seong-han got up from his seat and smiled bitterly at Park Hyun-cheol.

Park Hyun-cheol, startled, flinched for a brief moment.

‘What is it? He’s not panicking at all. It’s like he’s been waiting for someone.’

“Escort him.”

The investigator approached Cheon Seong-han without answering.

And he released the handcuffs that had been on his wrist.

“What are you doing?”

Park Hyun-cheol shouted, but he left the room without any reaction.

Confused investigators.

Cheon Seong-han stood up and took out a gun from his pocket.

He pointed the gun at Park Hyun-cheol’s forehead.

He felt the coldness of the cold muzzle.

“Wh, what are you doing? St, stop!”

Park Hyun-cheol shouted in panic.

“Should I say thank you for coming here on your own? Hyun-bok, start.”

Ji Hyun-bok, who was guarding his side, took out a tear gas grenade from his pocket and detonated it.

He knocked on the door to get out, but it was tightly locked.

Everyone was losing consciousness from the spicy smoke.

Only Cheon Seong-han and Ji Hyun-bok, who were wearing gas masks, stood tall in the minister’s office.

***

Park Hyun-cheol, who regained consciousness, looked around.

It was perfect darkness.

‘What on earth was he thinking when he did that?’

He still couldn’t believe it.

The Minister of National Defense refused the arrest warrant and kidnapped him.

‘What happened to the other investigators?’

He squeezed his eyes shut at the suddenly turned on lights.

“How is it? You probably didn’t expect this kind of ending at all, did you?”

It was Cheon Seong-han.

“Where is this?”

“Is there any need to know? You’re about to go to the afterlife. Hahaha. Anyway, those ink-washers [bureaucrats] don’t know how much power soldiers have, so they get caught like this.”

“Can you handle it? Committing such an act? Kidnapping a vice-ministerial prosecutor… Hmph.”

“Everything has already been taken care of. Your cronies who were dragged to the Defense Security Command have all made firm promises to keep their mouths shut.

The smell was so foul. I only shook it a little, but a lot of corruption poured out.

And what to do with you is being discussed right now.”

A method of grabbing weaknesses and silencing the other party.

It was a method always used by the prosecution and the Cheonji Association.

Nevertheless, he really couldn’t believe it.

The power of the law was their power….

An arrest warrant issued by the Korean court was so powerless….

“What are you going to do now? Are you going to kill me, the third-highest-ranking prosecutor?”

“Well. That’s not for me to decide.”

“Then? Who….”

“Your father, Elder Park Soo-gil, will decide. So think positively.”

***

“Why did Park Hyun-cheol try to arrest Minister Cheon Seong-han?”

“I don’t know. Why he suddenly did such a thing.”

Ha In-seon raised the corners of her mouth as she looked at Park Soo-gil, who was bowing his head.

“Then, are you saying that Park Hyun-cheol dared to do something without Elder’s permission?”

“I, I think so.”

“You think so?”

“No. That’s right.”

“Then we will take care of Park Hyun-cheol now.”

Park Soo-gil couldn’t answer.

Ha In-seon’s words meant the death of her son.

“Elder Park. What are you going to do?”

Ha In-seon glared and urged Elder Park.

Park Soo-gil felt a crisis.

There is clearly a sharp knife hidden behind Ha In-seon’s face.

He turned his head to look at the door.

There would be assassins beyond the closed door aiming for his neck.

But he cannot suppress them with his power now.

All he can do is threaten him with paper, but it didn’t work at all.

‘I have to survive.’

If he rejects that woman’s proposal here, he will also become a ghost.

“He’s my son, but he started a rebellion on his own. Do as His Majesty wishes.”

“I understand. You made a good choice.”

A sinister smile was drawn on Ha In-seon’s face as she accepted Park Soo-gil’s surrender.

“You must have a headache today, so let’s relieve it. I have prepared clean children [prostitutes].”

Park Soo-gil’s eyes sparkled at those words.

He wanted to be faithful to the moment’s rising desire.

Then everything will be forgotten.

Tomorrow, everything will be the same as yesterday.

His son will not be visible, but his life will certainly not change.

When Ha In-seon opened the door, half-naked women hugged Park Soo-gil.

She looked down at Park Soo-gil, who was struggling with desire, with a pathetic expression.

Ha In-seon went to the underground warehouse of Daewongak, where Park Hyun-cheol was imprisoned.

Park Hyun-cheol, tied to a chair, looked at her.

It was an expression of giving up everything.

“Why did you do such a useless thing? We would have eliminated you even if you stayed still.”

She sneered at Park Hyun-cheol.

And she looked at Cheon Seong-han, who was standing in front of her.

She wanted to be in his arms, a big mountain she could trust and entrust everything to.

“I gave up. It’s not special for a father to abandon his son.”

“Good job.”

Cheon Seong-han pulled Ha In-seon and sat her in his arms.

Park Hyun-cheol’s eyes widened as if they were about to tear when he saw it.

“You guys….”

The two didn’t care about him.

They didn’t care about Park Hyun-cheol’s mouth, who was about to die.

“Our world is coming soon.”

“I’m waiting too.”

***

Ji Hyun-bok put Park Hyun-cheol in the trunk of the car and headed to Gangwon-do.

There was a dense forest untouched by human hands.

“It’s me. Cheon Seong-han ordered me to eliminate Park Hyun-cheol. He’s in my trunk right now.”

Jeong-hoon listened to Ji Hyun-bok’s words and pondered.

‘What should I do? But I couldn’t just let him die.’

He needed the power he had.

“I’m heading to Inje, Gangwon-do. The chairman must take it away himself.”

“I’ll send people there.”

Jeong-hoon called Park Chang-soo.

He told him to save Park Hyun-cheol, who was being kidnapped and dragged away.

-Thud

The Galloper [SUV], driven by Park Chang-soo, hit the side of the car hard.

The car rolled over once.

Ji Hyun-bok staggered out from inside.

He rushed to check his condition.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes. I’m okay. He’s in the trunk.”

He checked Park Hyun-cheol in the trunk.

He was unconscious, but there seemed to be no major external injuries.

He moved him to his car.

“I’ll go. Be careful.”

“Wait a minute.”

Ji Hyun-bok took out a knife from his pocket and handed it to him.

And he exchanged glances with Park Chang-soo and nodded.

“Ugh.”

The sharp knife pierced Ji Hyun-bok’s side.

If you’re going to deceive them, you have to deceive them properly.

Ji Hyun-bok looked at the blood flowing from his side.

The amount was more than he thought, and his consciousness became faint.

‘Ha, that bastard stabbed too deep. I can’t help it. This is fate too.’

He took out his phone from his pocket.

“It’s, it’s an ambush. Park Hyun-cheol escaped.”

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

Cheon Seong-han’s thunderous roar was heard from the receiver.

Ji Hyun-bok heard that voice and lost consciousness with a faint smile.

‘Phew, is this how I die?’

***

Jeong-hoon sent Park Hyun-cheol to a mountain village in Inje.

It was a secret place, so there was little risk of exposure.

He was not sure whether Park Hyun-cheol would become his strength or return to the Cheonji Association.

However, the reason he decided to save him was because of the cases he had taken on as a rookie prosecutor.

He was also a righteous prosecutor.

He cracked down on gangsters

He arrested corrupt politicians and companies.

He was also once a prosecutor who realized justice.

‘Is there any justice left in Park Hyun-cheol’s heart?’

Jeong-hoon couldn’t be sure.

However, his bitter smile did not leave his mind.

Genius Grandson of the Cash King Becomes a Tycoon