The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 150

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“Let’s begin the meeting.”

As Jeong-hoon took his seat, Lee Byeong-seok announced the start of the meeting.

He had completely shed his developer image and become a respectable CEO.

“Here is the new CEO of Ilseong Games, CEO Hong Jin-soo.”

As Lee Byeong-seok introduced him, Hong Jin-soo stood up and greeted everyone.

From the developer of Revenge,

To the coding slave of Lee Doo-pal, he was promoted to CEO.

When I saw him at Ilseong Games by chance, he had messy hair and tired skin.

After a makeover, he looked like a CEO.

However, his *mal-tu* [manner of speaking] was unique, unlike his appearance.

The aura of a *deokhu* [otaku, passionate fan], which could not be hidden by clothes, was smoldering.

“Hello. I’m Hong Jin-soo. Nice to meet you. I will be responsible for Ilseong Games from now on… I will do my best to make many games successful.”

His pronunciation was lisping, a lot.

It was hard to understand properly.

Nevertheless, he introduced himself quickly.

He completely ignored the reactions around him.

A definite *deokhu*, a true *deokhu*.

Roughly expressing that he would work hard.

So Jeong-hoon also chimed in.

“Please take care of me.”

“Yes, Chairman. Since last week, we’ve been offering the Revenge game for free for a year, and the number of users has increased *pobaljeogeuro* [explosively].”

Jeong-hoon, with a frown on his face, had no choice but to raise his hand to stop him.

It felt like his ears were bleeding.

“Stop! Please submit detailed reports in writing.”

“Yes.”

He looked disappointed.

“Let’s get to the point.”

If Light Games’ LAL [Likeness and Life] is released in a week, it will be a disaster.

Of course, the acquisition price will also increase explosively.

The expected acquisition price was 100 billion, but even several hundred billion might not be enough.

After Hong Jin-soo entered, Lee Byeong-seok came out and started briefing.

“We expect the number of users to increase more than 100 times compared to now when the game is officially launched next week.”

Lee Byeong-seok’s last words were a shock that hit his head with a hammer.

His head throbbed.

“Are you saying that we expect up to 5 million concurrent users worldwide?”

“Yes.”

‘Hmm, he’s predicting better than I thought.’

In fact, the number of concurrent users of the LAL game increases from 1 million at the beginning of its release to about 10 million 10 years later.

“We must acquire it before the official release, no matter what it takes.”

“Yes. Once it’s released and the number of users explodes, we won’t be able to catch it. That’s how greedy people are.”

He nodded.

“Yes, they won’t sell something that’s doing well. Is there any way to acquire it?”

Everyone is silent.

In times like these, you have to meet.

“Mr. Hong Jin-soo, can you contact Light Games?”

Hong Jin-soo, who was not focusing on the meeting and doing other things.

“Yes.”

He jumped up and answered.

‘Ha, I don’t think he’s fit to be a CEO after all.’

He seems hundreds of times more suitable as a developer than as a manager.

“Connect me with Light Games and make an appointment. I’ll go right away.”

“When should I make the appointment?”

“Tomorrow.”

“Yes?”

His eyes widened.

“Really?”

“Yes, make an appointment for tomorrow.”

Jeong-hoon stood up, went to his desk, and pressed the intercom.

He said briefly in a low, thick voice.

“Stand by the private jet!”

A fantasy he had always wanted to try.

A thrilling pleasure ran through his body.

***

It was last week that he signed a contract for a Boeing 757, finished remodeling it, and received it.

He paid an express fee because he had to process it urgently, but he didn’t regret it.

He was thinking of plating the exterior with a fancy gold color, but it was impossible due to technical problems.

Instead, he painted it yellow to make it stand out wherever he went.

He subtly leaked the fact that he had purchased a private jet to the media.

-Gold plating, wow! Even the toilet seems to be gold.

-The scale of the private jet is amazing.

-It seems to be on par with the Air Force One.

-The interior is even better, of course.

-Is it surpassing Air Force One?

-When will I ever buy a plane like that?

-In your next life!

-Let’s do a tax investigation on the Shinhwa Group.

There was a lot of envious jealousy, but most people were envious.

I’m envious of my own life, so other people must feel the same way.

The reddish sunset is setting.

“Chairman, you must fasten your seatbelt.”

A flight attendant with celebrity-like beauty said with a smile.

“Okay. I’d like to have a glass of champagne before departure.”

“I’ll prepare it right away.”

She handed over the champagne with a smile.

The refreshing *tansan* [carbonation] popped in his mouth.

-Woo-oong

The plane trembled slightly, making a loud noise.

The thing that was moving slowly quickly increased its speed.

-Boom,

The wheels came off the ground.

It soars into the sky.

His body was pushed back and wrapped in a soft natural leather seat.

Even the smell of leather was luxurious.

The moment of terror when the plane soared into the sky turned into the happiest moment.

After a while, he unfastened his seatbelt and got up.

He turned around and looked around.

The same model owned by Trump, who will be the future President of the United States.

At first, he tried to make it the same grade as the king of an Arab oil-producing country, but he lowered it.

Spending 500 billion to 1 trillion won on transportation is a luxury.

About 100 billion won was spent on purchasing the private jet, and 100 billion won was spent on interior design.

Gold plating was applied here and there in gold, which symbolizes wealth.

Even the toilet is gold.

The distinction between *byeonsaek* [discoloration] and *byeongisaek* [toilet color]…

Anyway, luxurious gold shines everywhere.

Jeong-hoon, who was looking out the window, raised his hand and beckoned.

“This time, with wine.”

A chilled white wine was handed to him.

“Thank you.”

The soft apple scent filled his mouth.

Jeong-hoon got up from his seat and went into the bedroom.

He took a hot shower and jumped on the bed.

He was tired because he hadn’t been sleeping well lately.

He felt the soft texture of the fluffy mattress.

“Ha, it’s a shame I’m alone…”

He soon fell asleep, barely thinking about it.

“Chairman, it’s time for dinner.”

He went outside in a refreshing mood.

A royal table prepared by a special chef was set.

The scent of delicacies from land and sea was strong on the tip of his nose.

A meal made with local specialties from all over the country.

Gyeonggi Hwaseong rice,

Jeju black pork.

Gangwon Province sweetfish,

Gijang seaweed,

Tongyeong oysters

A 20-course meal surpassing the meals of Joseon Dynasty [Korean kingdom from 1392 to 1897] kings is spread out at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Like a king, he soothed his stomach with *dongchimi* [radish water kimchi] broth and then slowly savored each dish.

The unique taste and aroma of the ingredients are conveyed in his mouth.

The *ma-mu-ri* [finishing touch] was neatly *jeong-ri* [organized] with scorched rice water.

After eating his fill, Jeong-hoon crawled back into bed and told them not to wake him until landing.

He needs to sleep to strategize and persuade the other party.

As soon as he closed his eyes, he fell asleep.

***

“Jeong-hoon, over here!”

Lim Cheol-soo was at the departure hall of LA Airport.

“Hey, that private jet is awesome. Your plane was easy to see from the moment it landed. I thought a gold nugget was landing on the ground. But can’t I go back to Korea this time?”

He was impatient because he couldn’t ride the private jet.

“Korea? You don’t have anything to do there.”

“Ahem, homesickness?”

Jeong-hoon didn’t respond to Lim Cheol-soo’s words and strode forward.

Lim Cheol-soo took Jeong-hoon to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

“I could just go to your uncle’s house.”

“Well… you have your privacy and I have my privacy… hahaha.”

It was a smile that anyone could see through.

‘Is he dating?’

There’s nothing I can do.

He unpacked his luggage in the Club Executive Suite Room.

A uselessly large room, a king-size bed that was burdensome to sleep in alone.

There were two bathrooms, one with a huge jacuzzi.

These are things that should be in a suite room.

Thinking about spending 10 million won just to sleep when there is not enough time.

‘What a waste of money.’

The appointment time was tight.

He went out immediately without even having time to unpack the *gajyeoon kaerieo* [brought carrier].

He had to take a limousine to meet the founder of Light Games.

Jeong-hoon’s luxurious limousine stopped at a small 5-story building.

“Is this it?”

“Yeah, it’s on the 5th floor.”

He struggled to climb the 5th floor without an elevator.

“Hello. I’m Brandon. This is Mark.”

“Hi, Brandon, Mark. I’m Yoon Jeong-hoon.”

They were typical Anglo-Saxon whites in their early 30s.

The unruly hair was making a bird’s nest.

Is this a hairstyle that is popular among IT developers?

The two, who seemed to be on good terms, were also friendly to Korea.

“I went to a *PCbang* [internet cafe] in Koreatown every day. After the game, I went to a Korean restaurant and ate Korean food.”

“We have a connection. First of all, congratulations on releasing a fun game.”

“It’s still not enough. Actually, the official opening is next week, but it may be postponed.”

“Why?”

“Actually, this is the first time we’ve made a game. So we’re missing a lot of details, such as balance and game environment. Last year, we had to scrap an entire game code.”

“We need new blood.”

“Yes. That’s right, but haha, money is always the problem.”

That’s right. Money is the problem.

“Haven’t you received a lot of investment?”

“Still, it’s always not enough. Actually, I didn’t expect you to come in person. Other investors only send *damdangja* [representatives].”

“Yes? They’re fools. The future golden egg is a game.”

In the future, games will create new industries and grow rapidly.

It develops into e-sports, and game teams and game tournaments are held on a global scale.

The number of broadcasting stations and viewers relaying the game increases rapidly.

A new market is opening.

It is also very attractive in terms of corporate profits.

Fantastic operating profit margin!

Minimum 60 percent, maximum 80 percent.

This is an impossible profit margin in the manufacturing industry.

So in the future, everyone will jump in.

Although the domestic game market is dominated by Shinhwa Games and Ilseong Games, it is not enough to go global.

“A golden egg? It’s not that much. It’s just like a ride in an amusement park.”

Well, it’s a time when the perception of games is still negative.

They blame all problems on games and create regulations.

These friends don’t know how big of a deal they’re doing.

They are geniuses who will create a game that will later record 100 million users and 8 million concurrent users.

Will praise make these two giants dance?

“You guys aren’t just making something like that. Do you like movies?”

“Of course.”

“It’s the same as that. You’re doing a great job. You’re giving hundreds of millions of people happiness and joy. You’re doing a great job of blowing away people’s stress at once. You can be proud.”

They had shy expressions but pleasant smiles.

“Haha, thank you for praising me so much.”

“So, let’s work together.”

He got to the point.

“Is this an acquisition offer?”

“Yes. I heard that you received investment from Ilseong Games, or Revenge, in the past. So I did some research. The game is also fun. So I really wanted to work together.”

“Ah, Mr. Hong. Is that friend doing well?”

“Yes, he’s doing well. He’s now the CEO of Ilseong Games.”

“Yes, CEO? Puhahaha, he’ll be writing his resignation soon. That friend is better suited as a developer.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, well, that’s just my opinion. But I’m sorry, there’s already a place where we’ve started negotiations.”

“A place where you’ve started negotiations?”

“Yes, we’re currently negotiating with a Japanese company, and they say they have our shares. I don’t know how they secured them, but it’s a differential voting right. They have 20 percent.”

The two people’s expressions darkened.

“Is it difficult to get the right price?”

“Yes, and the Japanese friends are trying to run the company as they please. That’s actually more of a concern. I think I’ll have to sell this company and look for a new job.”

No!

How much money is this worth?

“You don’t know how they secured that 20 percent?”

“No.”

“They didn’t invest in you directly, did they?”

“Of course not.”

A Japanese company suddenly has 20 percent of the shares of an American venture company…

Suspicious.

“Did you check the serial number with them?”

“Not yet.”

“There may be a mistake, so please check it once. If my guess is correct…”

“If it’s correct?”

“It seems like they’re still mistaken that they still have the shares we have.”

“Yes? There’s no way.”

“It’s only been a short time since we acquired it, so they may have been confused.”

“I’ll check it out.”

Brandon hurried out and returned with the number the Japanese company had given him.

Then he compared it with the serial number of the shares Jeong-hoon had.

“As expected, those people are mistaken now.”

“Then?”

“I have those shares right now.”

“Heh, hehe.”

He had a dumbfounded look on his face.

“Then shall we start serious acquisition negotiations now?”

The men sitting on the sofa readjusted their postures.

A battle that could not be retreated from had begun.

***

“Lee Heon is here.”

“What? Now?”

His father, who had gone to Japan, suddenly returned?

A moment later, the door burst open.

“Have you come?”

Lee Seok greeted him with courtesy.

“Chairman Lee Seok!”

“Yes, Father. Was the matter you went to Japan resolved well?”

“Chairman Lee Seok!”

He did not answer his question.

He only called his name in an excited voice.

His whole body began to shrink.

‘Damn it, there’s going to be a beating.’

His body shrank.

“Is something wrong? You don’t look good, Father.”

“Did you sell Ilseong Games?”

“Ah, I was going to tell you… I sold it for 110 billion won. Father. It was a game company that was about to go bankrupt, but I received as much as 110 billion won.”

Of course, he expected praise.

-Slap

Lee Seok’s eyes flashed.

Lee Seok, who was covering his reddened cheek, looked at Lee Heon.

“Father, why are you doing this?”

“Why? This idiot… sells Ilseong Games? On my own?”

He grabbed Lee Seok’s nameplate and mercilessly struck Lee Seok’s head.

Lee Seok, whose head was bleeding, grabbed Lee Heon’s pants and begged.

“I was wrong. Father. Please save me.”

His anger towards him, who had no blood of his own, did not subside.

Lee Heon, who knew the addictiveness of the game well, tried to acquire Light Games with the Japanese company.

But he was only humiliated.

What he thought was his was in Yoon Jeong-hoon’s hands.

Like his son.

He wanted to punish this bastard who had insulted him.

Lee Heon stepped on his neck, who had fallen to the floor, and murmured in a low voice.

“You insulted me!”

Anger flares up again.

Nothing works because of the fake bastard.

“Father, please forgive me. Dad!”

The nameplate broke due to the continued beating.

Lee Seok’s consciousness gradually faded.

“Fake bastard. Prepare to come down.”

***

“Isn’t there any trash on the street?”

“That’s right, there should be one or two pieces of trash and dog poop rolling around on the street to make it feel like people are living here.”

“Dirty bastard! It’s good because it’s clean.”

Kwak Hyun-soo, who was always neat and tidy.

On the other hand, Ji Hyun-bok had an expression that he didn’t like.

“It doesn’t feel like a neighborhood where people live. Go to Paris, Berlin. It’s dirty. There are also a lot of gypsies. So it smells like people are living there.”

“It must be a stench.”

He thought of the smell of urine that he could always smell in the Paris subway station.

“Hehehe, that’s right. That damn Paris subway. But how can these clean bastards be so good at backstabbing, huh?”

Kwak Hyun-soo also nodded at Ji Hyun-bok’s words.

It’s not wrong.

It is a characteristic of Japanese bastards that they are quiet inside but do all sorts of things when they go out.

“Is the preparation done?”

“It’s all done. The stupid bastards are huddled together in a few hotels.”

“If the targets are gathered together, we can finish it easily.”

“I guess so. But when is the boss coming?”

“I think he’ll be here tomorrow. He’s in America right now.”

“The boss must be tired too. He has to come back from America and immediately command the war.”

“I guess so.”

“But you’re telling me not to kill all these bastards and put them on a boat?”

“Yeah, they’re taking them to the high seas.”

“Why there? I can’t figure out what the operation is.”

Kwak Hyun-soo felt the same way.

“I don’t know either.”

He also had a questioning expression.

“It’ll be resolved when he comes. Let’s wait and see.”

Kwak Hyun-soo’s phone rang.

“It’s me.”

“Boss.”

It was the voice of Jeong-hoon, who he had been waiting for.

The Genius Grandson of the Cash King Becomes a Tycoon