The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 133

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“What the hell? This ramen isn’t cooked at all! Hey! You, come here!”

Director Cha Jun-seok of Dragon Motors was in a very unpleasant mood.

Ramen? It was actually edible.

The ramen wasn’t the problem.

He wanted to somehow ruin that flight attendant who had coldly rejected his amorous advances earlier.

‘You shouldn’t make such a fuss over a little hand-holding and a pat on the butt. How dare you act like that to a customer? It’s all because of that body of yours. Your butt was just too tempting. Hehehe.’

He looked at his hand, recalling the sensation he had felt earlier.

Director Cha Jun-seok watched her, as she bore the brunt of his anger.

He gave the woman, who was trembling like an aspen, a sly smile.

He spoke again, harshly.

“Aren’t you coming here? Come and taste it. Did you even cook this for a person to eat?”

“I’m sorry. I’ll cook it again for you.”

“Taste it, I said!”

A shout exploded.

He snatched the trembling flight attendant’s hand and dragged her to his seat.

Then, he shoved her head over the hot ramen dish.

“Hey, you son of a bitch, keep it down!”

Jeong-hoon cursed roughly.

Silence fell.

The man, his face flushed red, turned his head.

He glared at Jeong-hoon with a murderous look.

“Y-you little punk……”

He was about to exchange some more insults, but shook his head.

They were on an airplane.

There were other passengers, and he couldn’t disturb their rest.

Just as the man’s mouth twitched, ready to make a sound again, Jeong-hoon gifted him a punch to the face.

“I told you to be quiet!”

Jeong-hoon glanced at him, unconscious on the floor.

He held out his hand to the beautiful flight attendant.

He took her hand and helped her climb onto the man.

She hesitated, then carefully climbed onto the man’s back and pressed down hard with her heel.

Instantly, the man’s body writhed like an earthworm.

-Ugh.

He nodded, and she jumped up and down with all her might.

At first, she was scared, but as she got used to it, she caressed the man’s back with her sharp heel.

-Ugh, ugh, ugh.

Sweat beaded on her face, which had been filled with terror.

Her smiling face was as innocent as a child’s.

‘That woman is…….’

A sharp nose and unrealistically large eyes.

It suddenly came to him.

He remembered an interview article where she said she used to be a flight attendant.

Cha Bo-ah.

The woman who would later become a top star.

“Thank you.”

“It was nothing.”

Cha Bo-ah looked at Jeong-hoon.

Tall, with long eyelashes, and a charming face that seemed to shine.

Before she knew it, she swallowed.

Cha Bo-ah felt a thrilling pleasure.

It wasn’t the first time she had suffered such humiliation.

But today was the first time she had felt such intense pleasure from utterly defeating her opponent.

She looked at the man in front of her.

‘A handsome man who is also good at fighting…….’

She was confused whether her heart was pounding because of that obnoxious bastard or because of this man.

But it didn’t feel bad.

Honestly, it felt good.

She was sure that this man was the cause of her fluttering heart.

All the business class passengers glanced at Jeong-hoon.

On one hand, they praised him for resolving the situation so satisfyingly, but on the other hand, they worried about Jeong-hoon.

It was obvious that he had gotten an upgrade to business class…….

They worried about what kind of revenge the middle-aged man would take.

In the quiet cabin, a man stood up and grabbed the fallen man by the hair.

There wasn’t much hair left, and he briefly considered the man’s situation, but didn’t care.

He gripped it tightly.

He dragged the unconscious man and put him in the bathroom.

After that, the flight was peaceful.

***

The plane landed safely at Incheon Airport, and people gathered their luggage and hurried off the plane.

Jeong-hoon also packed his bags in a leisurely mood.

He was about to go outside.

Cha Bo-ah stood in front of him, blinking her long eyelashes.

It felt strange to see the future top star like this.

She looked around, then handed over a business card with a bright smile.

‘Cha Bo-ah, Flight Attendant.’

And there was a handwritten note with her phone number.

‘Please contact me. I want to thank you.’

Seeing her blinking her eyes, he felt his heart drop.

Jeong-hoon, flustered and unable to answer, hurried outside.

Da-hye was waiting at the airport.

“Jeong-hoon!”

She ran and hugged him.

Da-hye’s scent tickled his nose.

Jeong-hoon carefully put his hand in his pocket and crumpled the business card.

He threw it in the trash without Da-hye knowing.

He was fluttered by the strange woman, but his happiness was definitely Da-hye.

Da-hye’s scent still lingered around his nose.

Da-hye chattered beside him, seemingly enjoying herself.

He held her hand tightly.

Meanwhile, Director Cha Jun-seok of Dragon Motors, who had barely regained consciousness in the airplane bathroom, got up.

He came to his senses at the sound of someone knocking on the door from outside.

When he opened the door, a cleaning staff member looked at him.

There was no one else.

All the passengers and flight attendants had gotten off the plane and gone home.

Only he remained here.

Rage flared up again.

He remembered the young man’s face.

He vowed to take revenge properly if he ever met him.

‘Just you wait. I’ll show you the power of the Director of Dragon Motors.’

He bit his lip tightly and clenched his fists.

***

Hanho Technology.

South Korean generals usually travel abroad for about a year after retiring.

Then, depending on the atmosphere, they enter defense companies.

Among these defense companies, the most preferred are Hanho and AR Group’s defense company, AR Defense.

Today was the day of a private dinner to celebrate the change of Hanho Technology’s name and its incorporation as an affiliate.

The Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Hotel was packed with field grade officers and generals.

“Congratulations, Chairman Yoon!”

“Congratulations.”

“We look forward to working with you.”

Colonels and generals offered Jeong-hoon their best wishes.

On one side, his grandmother was holding court with the generals, chatting away.

And next to her, he saw Chairman Gu Chang-hoon, sticking close.

Everyone must have been wondering.

Most people didn’t know why AR Defense’s biggest competitor, Hanho Technology, was here enjoying the banquet like this.

His grandmother didn’t seem bothered anymore and went there almost every day.

And all four of Myeongdong’s Four Heavenly Kings were gathered.

“How have you been?”

“Well, I’ve been doing well. Is Hyun Jeong-ok here to find a date? Why is that Gu Chang-hoon guy here again?”

Chairman Park, the leader of the Four Heavenly Kings, looked very uncomfortable.

“Anyway, congratulations.”

“Thank you. Please enjoy yourselves.”

And all the executives and employees of the affiliates across the country were present.

The number was enormous.

Jeong-hoon realized for the first time how many companies he owned.

‘Everyone was working hard for the growth of the Shinhwa Group in Korea.’

Seeing them, he felt a surge of emotion.

He vowed to accelerate the work he had to do.

Kwak Hyun-soo whispered in Jeong-hoon’s ear.

“Boss, Lieutenant General Kwak Dong-shik has contacted you. He says he’s ready.”

Jeong-hoon nodded.

He carefully avoided the eyes of others and left the banquet hall.

He took the elevator to the suite on the upper floor.

When he opened the door and entered, all the army generals in uniform stood up from their seats.

The aura of the soldiers was definitely different.

Their strong spirit could be felt in their short, cropped hair.

Jeong-hoon seemed to be momentarily overwhelmed by their energy.

“Welcome. Please, everyone, sit down.”

The people with stern faces sat upright in their seats.

They looked displeased that someone as young as him had called them.

“What are the results of the investigation?”

Jeong-hoon asked Kwak Dong-shik, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

“The Chief of the Defense Security Command is his closest aide, and the Commander of the Capital Defense Command, the Commander of the Special Warfare Command, and the division commanders of the mechanized units are all Cheon Seong-han’s henchmen.”

“Hmm, even though there are so many generals here, are they all useless?”

White eyebrows shot up.

“Your words are too harsh, Chairman Yoon.”

Jeong-hoon looked at him.

“Major General Lee Soon-jae of the 2nd Division.”

“Aren’t you ashamed that you’ve allowed the Cheonji Association and Cheon Seong-han’s faction to control the military all this time?”

He was silent at Jeong-hoon’s words.

There was nothing wrong with what he said.

“If we purge them all at once, there will surely be a coup [a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government]. ”

Kwak Dong-shik said with a worried expression.

“I know.”

“I don’t care about those people. The reason I gathered you all is to discuss the future.”

“What do you mean?”

The 2nd Division Commander asked.

“Can you swear allegiance?”

“What? This guy.”

The 2nd Division Commander jumped up.

Although he was short, the energy emanating from his voice was as powerful as anyone else.

“Allegiance? I came here hoping we could wipe out the Cheonji Association bastards, but you’re the same kind of guy.”

Dressed in uniform, he glared at Jeong-hoon.

“Everyone, stand up. This guy is no different from Cheon Seong-han. Maybe he’s even worse.”

Jeong-hoon’s expression also soured at being called ‘this guy’ and ‘that guy.’

But he was right.

Jeong-hoon had a powerful force that Cheon Seong-han didn’t have.

‘Gold.’

Jeong-hoon said to Division Commander Lee Soon-jae, who was standing.

“Please sit down for a moment.”

Soon, the door opened.

Kwak Hyun-soo came in, pulling a large carrier.

When he opened the bag, shining gold was revealed.

Everyone glanced at it.

‘Greed is human nature.’

A bitter smile crossed Jeong-hoon’s face.

He nodded to Kwak Hyun-soo, signaling him.

He placed a 10kg gold bar in front of each of the generals, then left the room.

“At today’s market price, it’s a little over 500 million won [approximately $375,000 USD]. You can have it if you pledge allegiance. And this is just the beginning. You don’t know how much more wealth and glory will unfold for you in the future.”

Silence.

Major General Lee Soon-jae slammed his fist down on the sofa armrest.

-Thud.

“You worm-like bastard, worse than Cheon Seong-han…… Be grateful that I didn’t bring my gun today.”

Major General Lee Soon-jae stormed out of the room, panting.

Most of the generals sighed deeply and got up from their seats.

They looked at Jeong-hoon with pity.

“It was a vain hope.”

“Let’s wait for someone else. Isn’t waiting our job? Let’s go. I’ll buy you a bowl of well-brewed makgeolli [a Korean rice wine].”

The generals, with deep sighs, left the room.

Jeong-hoon looked at those who remained.

About 1/3 remained in their seats.

They were people who had sold their souls for gold, but their faces were filled with solemn expressions.

“Chairman Yoon, you will be able to wipe out the Cheonji Association. I will do my best to be a great help.”

They pledged allegiance to Jeong-hoon, but couldn’t take their eyes off the brilliantly shining gold in front of them.

“Everyone, please touch it.”

Jeong-hoon said to them, who were hesitating.

Their hands, stroking the gold, were full of greedy desires.

“Thank you. Now, you can all go home.”

Jeong-hoon sent them home with the gold bars.

He spent 3.5 billion won [approximately $2.6 million USD] on 1/3, 7 men.

Commander Kwak Dong-shik, who was guarding Jeong-hoon’s side, asked.

“Did you weed out the weeds with 3.5 billion won?”

Jeong-hoon shook his head.

“This is a very small temptation. More temptation and pain may befall those who remain.”

“That’s…… our share to bear. Let’s put those ominous thoughts aside for later and go now.”

Kwak Dong-shik got up from his seat.

Jeong-hoon also got up and followed him.

Kwak Dong-shik, who opened the door and left the room, opened the door to the room right in front of him.

There were true soldiers who saw gold as stones.

Everyone’s face was full of curiosity.

***

“I don’t know whether to like this or get angry, really.”

Major General Lee Soon-jae slumped down on the sofa.

The other generals’ expressions were similar.

They were showing their dislike, but their faces were full of smiles.

They were upset that they had been tested, but they were relieved that he was not the same kind of person as Cheon Seong-han.

“To be honest, it’s very fortunate, isn’t it? Senior.”

A junior from the 3rd Military Academy said.

“That’s true, but still, testing us is the same as ignoring us. We must give him a good scolding when he comes in.”

“Hehehe, is that how much you expect? Enough for the Major General to scold him himself?”

“Ah, no…… it’s not like that. Anyway, we can’t just let it go, can we?”

“Then, I’ll look forward to it. I’ll be watching how much you scold our young chairman. Don’t be too harsh.”

“I’ll do it appropriately.”

Major General Lee Soon-jae’s eyes twinkled.

His mouth was hanging from ear to ear at the thought of scolding him.

With a bang, the door opened and Chairman Yoon Jeong-hoon came in.

Having confirmed each other’s sincerity, everyone stood up and looked at him.

Eyes full of trust.

Jeong-hoon also looked at them with a trustworthy expression.

Jeong-hoon bowed to them and greeted them politely.

True soldiers who had resisted the temptation of gold.

They didn’t know what would happen in the future, but they felt like they were sharing life and death together.

Composing himself, in a firm voice,

He slowly opened his mouth.

“Please, everyone, swear allegiance.”

“……To whom……?”

“I only ask for allegiance to the people, the nation, and the president, who is the commander-in-chief.”

Everyone nodded.

The eyes of those who bowed their heads turned red.

The resentment of the past, when they had to watch the Cheonji Association’s tyranny due to lack of power, welled up in their hearts.

Meanwhile, Major General Lee Soon-jae, who was about to scold Jeong-hoon, was timing his moment.

But his words turned his mind blank.

His heart grew hot.

His heart welled up and his eyes turned red.

‘Has my heart ever raced like this since I became a soldier?’

He turned his head and looked at him.

His expression was calm.

“Hoo, Chairman Yoon. All the generals gathered here pledge allegiance.”

Major General Lee Soon-jae took the lead and said.

Jeong-hoon also held Major General Lee Soon-jae’s hand tightly.

It was the moment when the forces that would destroy the Cheonji Association, which was like a cancer in the military, joined forces for the first time.

***

“Thank you once again to everyone who attended this event today.”

It was the day of the completion ceremony of Pangyo Techno Valley.

In the meantime, they had established a base in Pangyo and distributed all the land to domestic and foreign IT companies.

Tesla of the United States also decided to build a research and development center here.

Large Korean IT companies were also gathering one after another.

Now, when the companies that have received land for distribution build their office buildings, this place will be reborn as a cutting-edge IT industry mecca comparable to Silicon Valley.

“Is this empty space going to feed Korea?”

President Gu Han-soo asked.

“It will feed the world beyond Korea.”

He nodded.

“Our country’s status has changed a lot thanks to Apple’s research center. It’s all thanks to Chairman Yoon.”

“No, it’s not. I was able to achieve this because of a lot of help from those around me.”

“Hehe, is that so? Then what can I help you with this time?”

Jeong-hoon took a small envelope out of his pocket and handed it to the president.

Gu Han-soo, who received the envelope, carefully took out the white paper inside.