The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 180

#180

Just a Single Piece!

From the judge in charge of the warrant to the prosecutor, everyone insisted there was no evidence.

The videos circulating on the internet and strong suspicions were not enough.

According to them, evidence had to be credible and, if possible, physically tangible.

They made ridiculous excuses, denying its credibility.

In the end, a witness or perfect evidence was needed.

Perfect evidence with undeniable, physical power.

The only evidence Jeong-hoon had now was Lee Heon’s will.

He couldn’t put Park Su-gil in jail with just that.

Forgery of private documents would at most get him a suspended sentence of six months.

He felt frustrated.

He just needed to get him in there.

Then he could tie his hands and feet and inflict damage.

But getting him into prison was the hardest part.

Jeong-hoon thought of Lee Pan-ho.

He had entrusted him with the task of bringing Park Su-gil to justice, but there wouldn’t have been enough time yet.

It wasn’t enough time to even finish reviewing the data.

He couldn’t expect evidence or witnesses.

It was a frustrating situation.

He couldn’t miss this opportunity.

He was watching TV with a sense of regret when the phone rang.

“This is Yoon Jeong-hoon.”

“Chairman, this is Lee Pan-ho.”

“What’s going on on the weekend?”

“We’ve secured a witness.”

“Pardon?”

Jeong-hoon, who had been sitting on the sofa, was so surprised that he jumped up.

“Is that true?”

“Yes, this person’s testimony could deal a significant blow to Park Su-gil.”

The frustration that had been blocking his chest was relieved all at once.

He could trust Lee Pan-ho’s words.

For him, who was always cautious, to say this meant there was a 70 percent or higher chance of success.

“Where are you now?”

“Seocho-dong, in front of the Central District Prosecutor’s Office.”

“I’ll be right there.”

Jeong-hoon hung up and stood up, and Da-hye looked at him, holding his car keys in her hand.

“Here are the keys. Do well! But don’t forget to be careful.”

“Thanks.”

“No problem, but where did that Eun-soo bastard go?”

“Eun-soo? He’s probably practicing his play. With his girlfriend.”

“Okay, go ahead.”

Jeong-hoon drove his Bugatti to Seocho-dong.

***

Cutting through traffic, he arrived in Seocho-dong from Seongbuk-dong in 20 minutes.

He entered the franchise cafe in front of the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office where Lee Pan-ho was.

In his haste, he looked around for Lee Pan-ho, but he couldn’t see him because he was too anxious.

“Chairman, over here.”

Lee Pan-ho called out to him.

He was sitting in the furthest corner of the cafe, a place where people didn’t usually go.

Next to him, a rather large man was bowing his head.

A gangster.

Short hair and a plump build.

Black pants and a black top.

Maybe a grim reaper would be more fitting.

Anyway.

The man with his head bowed looked like the key to putting Park Su-gil away.

“I’m Yoon Jeong-hoon.”

“Kang Deuk-gu.”

Of course, even his name.

Lee Pan-ho opened his mouth.

“This person has agreed to testify.”

“What’s the content?”

“He said he would tell you when you arrived, so I haven’t heard it yet either.”

Jeong-hoon looked at him and said.

“Then let’s get started.”

The large man hesitated for a long time, not matching his appearance.

He just kept sighing.

It was frustrating to watch.

“Please speak now.”

“Hoo, I need to prepare myself. I’m sorry.”

Did he commit such a terrible act?

Jeong-hoon’s forehead furrowed.

“I threatened a Star Chemical researcher… When he didn’t listen, I buried him in the mountains of Gangwon-do.”

“Pardon?”

A person flashed through Jeong-hoon’s memory.

His name was… Researcher Choi Young-hoon.

The researcher who was going to expose Star Chemical’s corruption disappeared before the press conference.

A person who couldn’t even be traced.

There were rumors that he had been killed because there was no sign of life.

But suddenly, an article came out saying he had gone abroad.

People thought he had been bought off by the Star Group.

“Are you perhaps talking about Researcher Choi Young-hoon?”

“H-how did you know?”

He was embarrassed by the sudden question.

It was a memory from his past life, but it was a future memory for them.

He should have been careful, but he was careless.

Lee Pan-ho also looked surprised.

“Y-you.”

Just then, a voice called out to Jeong-hoon from behind.

Thank goodness.

It was a good time to divert the attention that was focused on him.

He turned his head and saw Kang Cheol-joong.

Jeong-hoon waved to him urgently.

“Hyung [older brother/friend], over here.”

Kang Cheol-joong sat down.

Kang Deuk-gu, who had decided to confess, spoke again.

“I killed Researcher Choi Young-hoon.”

“Hmm, I expected it, but it’s true.”

Kang Cheol-joong frowned as he replied.

“And this is the data that Researcher Choi Young-hoon left behind.”

“Is it data on Star Chemical’s corruption?”

“I don’t know anything about that. There were just a lot of strange chemical formulas. Researcher Choi Young-hoon said that many people had been sacrificed before he died. Especially children and the elderly.”

“Hyung, I’ll investigate this and send it to you.”

“Okay, thanks. Then, Mr. Kang Deuk-gu, let’s go with me.”

“I understand.”

“But is there a reason why you decided to turn yourself in like this? It doesn’t seem like it’s just because of a reduced sentence.”

Kang Cheol-joong asked.

“That’s because of Yoon Jeong-hoon.”

Jeong-hoon was embarrassed by the man’s words.

He had done nothing to the man.

But why?

“My nephew was very ill. I started working for the organization to raise money for his hospital bills. So I did anything that made money, no matter what. But… I didn’t need the hospital bills anymore.”

The man, who was like a fierce beast, teared up.

Did he become a shining star in the sky?

Jeong-hoon also felt sorry for him.

“He was hospitalized at Shinhwa Hospital, and they waived my nephew’s hospital bills. I didn’t need to do those things anymore. And… my nephew recently… recovered completely.”

It was an unexpected result.

He was used to tragedy, but a beautiful result made him smile involuntarily.

The man’s eyes were red.

He jumped up, bowed to Jeong-hoon, and said.

“Thank you, Chairman. Thank you so much. My nephew survived thanks to the new drug that Shinhwa Pharmaceuticals is testing.”
The man, who couldn’t control his emotions for a while, spoke again.

“Lee Pan-ho found me. He said that my nephew’s illness was related to Star Chemical. That’s when I realized the meaning of what Researcher Choi Young-hoon had said before he died. The things I did for my nephew almost killed my beloved nephew. I realized what I had done. So, I decided. Someone is fighting like this for a better world… I thought I should do something for my nephew too.”

That was it.

The man’s reason.

Kang Cheol-joong comforted him as he sobbed.

“There’s a hearing for Park Su-gil’s arrest tomorrow. If he’s arrested, he won’t be able to use his power anymore.”

“Hmm, hyung, who’s the judge for the warrant tomorrow?”

“It’s Judge Ma Dong-sik, who’s practically Park Su-gil’s henchman.”

“I’ll take care of that. Just trust me.”

“Really? If that happens, the rest will be a piece of cake.”

Jeong-hoon called his chief secretary, Cha Young-mi.

“Please look into Judge Ma Dong-sik.”

“Yes.”

Cha Young-mi answered briefly and hung up.

***

“Prosecutor, will it work?”

“It will.”

“No, how can you be so sure?”

“There’s a guy who makes things happen when he says they will. That guy said it would work. If he says it will work, it’s strange if it doesn’t.”

“Ha, that’s quite a belief.”

“Well, instead of this, we should prepare to prove additional charges.”

At that moment, there was a commotion outside.

The locked door was broken open, and middle-aged men rushed in.

The investigator who saw them jumped up.

“Chief Prosecutor.”

“Is this crazy bastard daring to arrest Chief Justice Park Su-gil?”

The Prosecutor General shouted at Kang Cheol-joong.

The Chief Prosecutor of the Central District, who was next to him, approached Kang Cheol-joong and slapped him in the face.

-Slap

He didn’t dodge or close his eyes.

Kang Cheol-joong glared at them, who knew no shame.

“I’ll let one slide, Chief Prosecutor.”

“What, you little bastard.”

“Do as you please. You’ll have to go to jail with Park Su-gil anyway.”

“What?”

This time, the Prosecutor General tried to hit him.

A voice behind him stopped him.

“Ahem, stop it.”

The Minister of Justice came in.

“Minister Park Hyun-cheol…”

“Does this bastard not even see who’s above him anymore?”

Park Hyun-cheol glared at the Prosecutor General.

“I see that even a traitor wants to be treated like a senior.”

“Traitor? Tsk… Foolish bastards.”

Park Hyun-cheol met their burning eyes.

Greedy bastards who had completely forgotten their existence.

Once his own appearance.

He felt sorry for them.

“Minister… I’ll be watching closely to see how far you go with the position you got by selling your parents.”

“Hahaha, don’t worry, I’ll be with you. I committed the same sins as you once, so I’ll pay the price.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. Haesong won’t collapse. When CEO Park Su-gil comes out, I’ll personally put you in jail, risking the honor of the Prosecutor General! Minister!”

“Well, it seems like the results will be out soon.”

The phone rang.

Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the phone on the desk.

Kang Cheol-joong slowly approached and stood in front of it.

He swallowed and picked up the receiver.

“Yes, I understand.”

He put down the receiver and looked at the people.

“Former Chief Justice Park Su-gil has been arrested.”

“Cheol-joong, you’ve done a great job.”

Park Hyun-cheol praised Kang Cheol-joong with a satisfied expression.

A smile flashed across Kang Cheol-joong’s face at the sudden praise.

The faces of the Prosecutor General and the people behind him turned pale in an instant.

Without saying a word, they turned around and left the room.

They sensed the crack.

They had to evacuate before the dam collapsed.

They could lose everything trying to repair a cracked dam.

In the office where everyone had left.

Kang Cheol-joong felt disgusted.

“Damn it, this sucks.”

He kicked his steel cabinet over and over again.

Then, when he saw Park Hyun-cheol, who had come in behind the Prosecutor General, he was extremely happy.

‘Damn it, I’m happy to see my father’s enemy.’

There wasn’t much time left.

Kang Cheol-joong had to complete his father’s revenge.

He steeled his wavering heart.

***

Kang Ji-young went to the mart with her family for the first time in a long time.

She thought about how long it had been since the whole family had gathered to go shopping.

‘How many years has it been? Five years?’

It was the first time since Do-young got sick.

The sight of her child holding her father’s hand came into view.

Happiness found again, a happy smile spread across her face.

The child let go of his father’s hand and started running.

“Hey, Park Do-young, don’t run!”

For a moment, she felt like her heart was sinking.

But she was soon relieved.

Do-young was no longer sick.

Not perfect, but close to normal.

He could run like other children, it was okay.

“You’ve worked hard all this time. Now.”

Her husband held her hand tightly.

“Ah, we should buy a new TV this time. If we’re going to play games with Do-young and watch movies with you, we should buy a 50-inch one.”

“What do you mean watch movies with me? You’re just going to play games.”

“Ahem, no, movies, we should watch movies together too. That way… hmm, hmm.”

Her cheeks turned red at her husband’s words.

“Th-then, shall we go look at the electronics store? If we’re going to play games, wouldn’t a 60-inch one be better than a 50-inch one? Hoho.”

“Of course.”

When they went to the electronics store, there were dozens of TVs.

The results of Park Su-gil’s trial were being broadcast on the TVs.

“For charges of murder conspiracy, destruction of evidence, forgery of private documents, etc., former Supreme Court Justice Park Su-gil is sentenced to 25 years in prison.”

– Bang, bang, bang

***

A special bonus was given to all employees of Shinhwa Pharmaceuticals.

The new drug that had been secretly researched had passed all three phases of clinical trials.

And yesterday, it was approved by the US FDA [Food and Drug Administration] and the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety at the same time.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

10 percent of the stock was distributed equally to all employees.

It was distributed fairly according to contribution.

Even the new employees who joined this year received about 100 million won in stock options.

Immediately after distributing the press release on the newly developed drug ‘Selenium’, reporters’ inquiries poured in.

This was due to the unbelievable efficacy and clinical trial results written in the press release.

‘Shinhwa Pharmaceuticals succeeds in developing the world’s first stem cell-based new drug.’

The article was published in all daily newspapers in large print.

But people couldn’t believe it easily.

‘What? Is Shinhwa Group scamming people now?’

‘Is this even possible?’

‘Wow. Did this kind of new drug come out in Korea?’

‘Hey, buy Shinhwa Pharmaceutical stock first. If it’s true, it’s a jackpot!’

Despite people’s doubts, Shinhwa Pharmaceutical’s stock hit the upper limit for three consecutive days.

Companies hostile to the Shinhwa Group.

In particular, the Star Group instigated doubts about the efficacy of the drug.

Jeong-hoon got angry when the Star Group did that.

‘I’ll sweep them away.’

Jeong-hoon prepared a press conference with Shinhwa Pharmaceutical CEO On Jeong-sik.

The Cash King’s Genius Grandson Becomes a Tycoon.