The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 111

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“Hoo…”

Jeong-hoon sighed deeply in front of the elevator.

The doors were about to open.

‘Surely, they won’t attack right away, will they?’

The doors opened, revealing a group of burly men.

Fortunately, they didn’t immediately brandish [sashimi knives: traditional Japanese knives used for preparing sashimi].

With tense expressions, they were wary of him, clearing a path to the left and right.

‘Hmm, it seems they don’t intend to attack yet.’

That’s a relief.

Being attacked at the elevator entrance would have been quite troublesome.

‘Well, not that I’d be pushed back, though.’

He was confident he wouldn’t be caught in a dangerous situation.

Jeong-hoon had unwavering faith in his abilities.

“This way, please.”

He was led to the chairman’s office.

Upon entering, the all-black chairman’s office was revealed.

Scattered golden dragon patterns.

A bitter smile involuntarily formed on Jeong-hoon’s face.

‘He’s completely insane. Dragons… Does he still think this country is Joseon [Joseon Dynasty: the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting for approximately five centuries]? Or does he want to make it that way?’

Jeong-hoon took a seat on the sofa where Lee-seok was sitting.

“What’s the matter?”

“Shouldn’t we talk about the losses? I wonder if the Cheonji Association can handle 100 trillion won in losses.”

Lee-seok reacted irritably.

“That amount of money isn’t that big of a deal, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

“Really? The market doesn’t seem to think so. There are rumors that Star Securities and Star Electronics have invested a considerable amount of money. Isn’t that why Star Electronics’ stock price is struggling now?”

“…”

Lee-seok didn’t answer.

Since being identified in securities market rumors as the core force behind this AR Group short selling, the stock price had fallen by about 30 percent.

Star Electronics’ market capitalization was 80 trillion won, and the losses so far were 100 trillion won.

The rumor of Star Electronics’ bankruptcy was gradually spreading in the market.

“If you don’t care, I’ll have to raise AR Group’s stock price even higher.”

“What? Do whatever you want if you can.”

Lee-seok’s forehead furrowed.

“Is the expiration date at the end of this month? Then it’ll be settled around then. Whether Star Electronics goes bankrupt or not.”

“Do you think you’ll get out of here alive?”

“Is there any reason why I can’t walk out of here?”

“Hmph. I know all about the past bad blood between the Cheonji Association and your father. Song Cheol-ho killed your parents.”

Lee-seok gave a bitter smile and continued.

Jeong-hoon bit his lip tightly.

He wanted to smash all the teeth in that mouth with his fist.

“Today, I will take care of you. Consider it an honor. I, the emperor, will personally execute you.”

“What? What are you trying to do?”

Jeong-hoon trembled and wore a nervous expression.

He had to play along with this foolish guy.

“You must have been in high spirits when you came in. Your steps must have been light with the thought of conquering this Star Group.”

Lee-seok gave Jeong-hoon a bitter smile.

At the same time, the door swung open, and his personal guards, whom he had seen last time, entered the chairman’s office.

However, Jeong-hoon was neither surprised nor embarrassed to see them. He only wore a triumphant smile.

‘Good. More than I expected. It’s certain that their hideout is near here.’

“Hey, is beheading someone who came to negotiate a habit of the Cheonji Association?”

“That’s not it. It’s just that I’m in a very bad mood today, and I want to play with you.”

“The rumors were true. Chairman Lee-seok is a crazy psycho.”

Lee-seok’s eyebrows twitched.

He, who had instilled a sense of inferiority in him, had insulted him.

Anger surged even more on his face.

“Well, rumors are usually exaggerated. But my rumors are the opposite. You could say the rumors are much milder than the reality.”

“Really? I’m curious, how much of a psycho are you in reality?”

As Jeong-hoon wore an indifferent expression, Lee-seok’s eyes burned even more fiercely.

It was clear that he was ignoring his words.

“Don’t be too curious. You’ll see soon enough. Today, I’ll specially tear your mouth first. Originally, I tear the mouth last for the fun of hearing screams, but I’ll tear yours first.”

“Do whatever you want. But instead…”

Jeong-hoon stood up from his seat.

Surprised by Jeong-hoon’s movement, the men took out knives from their pockets.

Jeong-hoon didn’t care and went to the window, looking down.

“What are you going to explain to those people? That you killed him, who came to negotiate. Or did you say you were going to kidnap him without killing him?”

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

Lee-seok checked below by the window.

Broadcast vehicles and reporters were gathered at the entrance.

“What did you do?”

“I didn’t do anything. It’s just that they’re gathering like this because I’m about to announce the results of the acquisition negotiation with Star Group.”

“What acquisition negotiation?”

“It’s about exchanging the 100 trillion won in short selling debt you’ve incurred and the real estate I acquired nationwide through Ilsong for Star Electronics and Star Motors.”

“What? What are you talking about?”

Star Electronics was a core affiliate of the Star Group.

For the future of the group, they had invested for over 20 years and became the world’s number one semiconductor company.

But now, the 2 trillion won short selling of AR Group under the name of Star Electronics had created a serious problem.

Of the funds to be repaid, Star Electronics’ share was over 70 trillion won.

Star Motors was also a core affiliate of the group in charge of the secondary battery business.

Lee-seok was conflicted.

His proposal was the most reasonable.

But his father’s approval was needed.

Due to the sudden death of his uncle, the former chairman, his father was originally supposed to become the chairman.

But he refused to come forward.

He wanted to quietly control everything from behind.

A reclusive ruler who didn’t want to show his face.

That was his father, ‘Lee-heon.’

“Hey, don’t think too deeply. When this short selling expires, Star Electronics will inevitably go bankrupt anyway. You have to take responsibility for the deal. But I’m helping you like this. For you.”

“Insolent bastard. I will definitely tear that mouth with my own two hands.”

“Do whatever you want with that. By the way, there are many interesting things among the lands owned by Ilsong. They had bought a lot of land in Songhyeon-dong next to Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Samcheong-dong area.”

“That’s…”

Ilsong Group had been acting as an agent for the Cheonji Association’s real estate operations.

It was land that had been prepared for decades for the reconstruction of the imperial family and the large-scale expansion of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Lee-seok didn’t think any further.

The greed for land paralyzed his thinking.

“Shall I tell you the conditions one more time?”

“Hey, Chairman Lee. How about we have this conversation after getting rid of those guys standing over there?”

At Lee-seok’s signal, his personal guards exuded murderous intent and left.

Jeong-hoon watched them disappear.

Ruthless killing machines.

They had to be wiped out.

In his carefully taken-out phone, there was a text from Cha Young-mi.

‘The approximate location is out. Within a 2-kilometer radius.’

‘Moving again now. Will check where they are going.’

He sent a text message.

And Jeong-hoon pressured Lee-seok again.

“The negotiation is simple. Hand over all the stocks and management rights of Star Electronics and Star Motors.”

“…Hmm. I’m clearly at a loss…”

Jeong-hoon didn’t like the guy who was trying to negotiate belatedly.

He didn’t even understand the situation he was in, nor did he have the knowledge to solve it.

‘This kind of guy is leading this huge group?’

Anger surged in Jeong-hoon’s chest.

“A guy who can’t even distinguish between the front and back like this is leading this huge group? And you’re the owner of the Cheonji Association? It’s clear that Star Group and the Cheonji Association don’t have much time left.”

At Jeong-hoon’s harsh words, Lee-seok slammed his hand down hard on the armrest of the chair.

His face, as red as a charcoal briquette, was telling of his anger.

“How dare a lowly commoner speak to me like that…”

“Hey, imagine if I had 100 trillion won when the expiration date comes. What would I do with that money? Imagine if I made a public purchase of Star Distribution and Star Land, which are the core of your Star Group’s governance structure. Can you imagine what would happen?”

Lee-seok was startled by Jeong-hoon’s words.

Even he thought it wasn’t wrong.

“This is my last offer. Are you going to accept it or not?”

Lee-seok couldn’t answer easily.

“Ah, the rumor that you’re a puppet was true after all. Go and get permission.”

“Shut up!”

Lee-seok’s clenched fist trembled.

‘It’s my group. It’s okay for me to make the decision.’

Lee-seok made up his mind.

A situation that couldn’t be resolved even by sweeping up the group’s retained earnings.

The most reasonable way to prevent the loss of 100 trillion won now is that guy’s proposal.

And what was even more tempting was Ilsong’s real estate owned by Yoon Jeong-hoon.

The real estate prepared for the reconstruction of the imperial family was also a treasure that had to be recovered.

His father ‘Lee-heon’s’ permission was not needed.

Star Group and the Cheonji Association are mine.

“Okay. Let’s do that.”

“Sign here. Let’s have the legal team proceed with the detailed contract.”

Jeong-hoon took out the contract from his pocket.

And Lee-seok received it and took out his large turtle stamp and stamped it.

‘Is that an imperial seal? These guys are really crazy.’

Finally, the contract was drawn up.

And Lee-seok reached out his hand to shake hands.

“Usually, you shake hands after the contract is over. You lowly guys don’t know, but this is the etiquette of our imperial family, you could say?”

“Is that so?”

Jeong-hoon swung his fist coolly towards his cheek.

Lee-seok’s body, which was hit squarely on the cheek, flew away and crashed into the wall.

“Sorry, I’m not from the imperial family.”

Jeong-hoon left the chairman’s office, leaving Lee-seok, who had fallen to the floor.

He went to where the reporters were gathered and declared that he had completed the acquisition agreement for Star Electronics and Star Motors.

The next day, Jeong-hoon’s face with the contract in hand was plastered on the front page of the news.

***

“How dare you… sell Star Electronics and Star Motors as you please? Without your father’s permission?”

The man with white hair was trembling.

His eyebrows, which soared to the sky, revealed his fiery temper.

His pale face was gradually turning crimson.

A man who acted before he spoke.

Lee-heon.

His hand soared into the air.

“This… you bastard.”

“Stop it.”

A woman’s sharp voice stopped him.

“I’m sorry. Father. Otherwise, the group would have faltered.”

“Star Group is not a group that would falter with that much. You ruined it. You.”

His eyes were full of anger.

“Stop it. And who did that to our chairman’s face?”

At the woman’s question, Lee-seok mumbled.

“I fell. I’m sorry. Mother.”

“Preserve your body. You are the one who will become the emperor in the future.”

Flames blazed in the woman’s eyes.

Her kind son couldn’t lie.

She vowed to find out who had hurt her precious son.

“And can’t you see the wound on our chairman’s face?”

She snapped viciously at the man.

“He said he fell. Why are you making a fuss about that…? Is that the problem now? Do you know how important the two companies are to the group?”

“Tsk, raising him in your arms like that is why that bastard is like that.”

“What? That bastard? How can you say that to your own son?”

At those words, the man’s face turned crimson.

Then he jumped up and left the seat.

“Mother. It’s okay. You don’t have to worry about it.”

“I know. Chairman, go in and rest too. This mother has shown you something you shouldn’t have seen.”

Ha In-seon looked at the back of her son entering the room.

He was becoming more and more like him.

And she was convinced by Lee-heon’s expression.

‘It’s clear. He knows.’

He was clearly silent because of his pride.

Ha In-seon wanted his silence to last longer.

But in the worst case, she would execute him herself.

Compensation for her stolen life and everything.

The reason to live and the existence that makes her smile.

My son, Lee-seok.

‘Seok, a mother risks her life for her son. Don’t worry and fly high and become the emperor soon.’

Ha In-seon’s beautiful face was viciously distorted.

***

“It seems like they all live inside the building.”

Cha Young-mi’s eyes sparkled.

Chairman Lee-seok’s personal guards who appeared when Jeong-hoon entered Star Group a few days ago to negotiate.

Their base was that building.

The reason Jeong-hoon recklessly went to Lee-seok’s office that day was to move the personal guards.

Those guys who shout for fair order always didn’t hesitate to do cowardly things.

Jeong-hoon expected that Lee-seok would definitely move his personal guards.

Chairman Lee-seok’s office was the best place to eliminate Jeong-hoon.

As expected, Lee-seok summoned them.

In a situation where he had gathered a lot of reporters from newspapers and broadcasting stations, even Lee-seok of the world couldn’t harm him.

The sudden movement of the personal guards that day allowed them to uncover their secret hideout.

The ghostly Cha Young-mi and the devilish Cheon Jin-hyeok played a big role.

Jeong-hoon successfully accomplished both goals.

Now is the moment to eliminate Chairman Lee-seok’s hands and feet, his personal guards.

They were killing machines different from ordinary gangsters.

They had to be eliminated.

Through the clash at Park Hyun-cheol’s house last time, their combat power was confirmed.

All formidable masters.

Park Chang-soo’s Hwashin Distribution, in order to take over Gangnam, would concentrate all the power it had gathered so far here.

They were strong enough to do so.

“They haven’t come out since entering this building. It’s clear that the whole thing is their hideout.”

Cha Young-mi said again, her eyes sparkling.

“It’s overtime today.”

“There’s no choice. I’ll show you how great I am today.”

Jeong-hoon went to the window and looked at the night view.

‘I must finish it tonight.’

Jeong-hoon clenched his fist.