The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 117

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“Eunsu!”

Though he had fallen to the ground, Eunsu’s consciousness remained clear.

He vividly heard Uncle Hyunsu calling his name.

His voice was filled with worry.

He wanted to get up, but his body wouldn’t cooperate.

All strength had drained from his body, leaving him with none.

“Lee Hwan, aren’t you going to get up?”

Eunsu couldn’t rise.

Feigning unconsciousness on the floor seemed like the only way to lessen the blows.

He peeked through his eyelids.

The Buddha statue was smiling benevolently.

The small wooden striking block in the woman’s hand began to tear into the child’s tender skin once more.

“Oh, my Hwan, come here. Grandma will carry you on her back.”

“I’m going to carry him today, come here, Hwan. Snuggle in Grandma’s arms.”

“No, it’s really my turn today.”

“Oh, you poor thing, how can they torment such a lovely child like this? That wicked woman deserves to be torn to pieces!”

“Don’t insult my mom!”

The child began to cry, taking his mother’s side.

Feeling even more sorry for the child, the grandmothers hugged him tightly.

They warmly soothed the wounds on Lee Hwan’s body and in his heart.

Tormented by the nightmare, Eunsu struggled to open his eyes.

He turned his head to the side.

Gwak Hyunsu was looking at him with a worried expression.

“Uncle, please keep it a secret.”

“……Alright.”

“Let’s go up.”

“Rest a little more. You kept talking in your sleep.”

“What did I say?”

Gwak Hyunsu didn’t answer.

“It’s okay. You can tell me. I vaguely remember it too. I’m not sure if it’s a dream or the past.”

“You were saying to save you… to your mom.”

“It must be a dream. There’s no way someone like my mom would do that, right?”

“Well, there are many kinds of mothers. There was also a mother who was so obsessed with a man that she left her younger sibling with her child, who wasn’t even 10 years old, and disappeared.”

His voice was cold.

A bitter smile crossed Gwak Hyunsu’s face.

“Sleep a little more. I told them we’d be late getting to Seoul.”

“Yes.”

As Eunsu closed his eyes and tried to sleep, Gwak Hyunsu left the hospital room.

‘Was this it? Is that why I was so concerned about Eunsu? Damn it, of all things, we had to share such a dirty experience.’

Gwak Hyunsu returned to the car and pulled out the cigarettes he had hidden deep inside.

The cigarettes he had reserved for tough times were now down to five.

He exhaled a long stream of bluish-white smoke.

He released the long-held memories that had been weighing on his heart into the smoke.

Though the memories were gone, the lingering emotions remained.

The sense of abandonment and betrayal coiled heavily in the depths of his heart.

After a moment of hesitation, he knew he had to report it.

“Young Master, Eunsu has fainted.”

“Yes?”

Gwak Hyunsu explained the situation.

“He mentioned Lee Hwan. Please find that child.”

“Understood.”

Jeonghun hung up the phone.

‘Lee Hwan.’

A single-character name with the surname Lee.

Lee Heon, Lee Seok, and Lee Hwan.

‘No, there’s no way there’s any connection. There’s no way Eunsu is Lee Hwan. Absolutely not.’

Jeonghun considered it a logical leap.

And even if Lee Hwan was Eunsu, there was no way he could be connected to Lee Heon and Lee Seok.

A member of the Lee clan dreaming of restoring the imperial family couldn’t possibly be living like an orphan in a temple.

Jeonghun instructed Cha Youngmi.

“Find someone named Lee Heon for me. Around 20-25 years old.”

“Lee Hwan? Is he a bad guy?”

Cha Youngmi’s voice was full of playfulness.

Jeonghun didn’t answer.

Silence filled the phone.

“Doryeon-nim~~, why aren’t you saying anything?”

Cha Youngmi tried to break the awkward atmosphere with a joke.

Jeonghun’s cold voice, which she was hearing for the first time, reached her ears.

“Cha Youngmi.”

‘What’s wrong? He’s a bit prickly today.’

Cha Youngmi’s shoulders shrank.

“Yes, Chairman.”

“No one should know about this, absolutely no one. I repeat, no one should know about this story. Understood?”

Jeonghun’s voice grew louder as he sought confirmation.

“Yes.”

Cha Youngmi answered in a subdued voice.

***

-Kwakwakwang

The Seungjin Training Field, where the integrated firepower annihilation exercise was taking place.

As fighter jets passed by, thunderous sounds echoed loudly.

Minister Cheon Seonghan, wearing sunglasses, sat arrogantly, watching the flames erupt from the ground.

From the sky, fighter jets fired machine guns at the targets.

-Dudududu

‘If only I could put Yoon Jeonghun there, things would be neat and tidy.’

Thinking to himself, Cheon Seonghan looked at Chairman Han Pansu, who was sitting next to him, and smiled.

“Chairman, Hanho Group’s growth in the defense industry is formidable.”

“It’s all thanks to you, Minister. Please continue to help us, Minister.”

They exchanged polite greetings and well wishes.

After the firepower demonstration, Han Pansu and Cheon Seonghan met at Daewongak in Seongbuk-dong [a high-end Korean restaurant known for its traditional architecture and gardens].

Madam Jeong, who possessed beauty rivaling that of celebrities, entered and greeted them.

“It’s been a while, Madam Jeong.”

Madam Jeong sat next to Han Pansu and filled his glass.

“Thank you for finding me. I hope you have a pleasant time.”

Madam Jeong gave a perfunctory smile.

Han Pansu put his hand on Madam Jeong’s shoulder and caressed it.

Han Pansu was excited by the sound of the self-propelled guns firing and the thunderous roar of the fighter jets during the day.

“Why don’t you stay and play a little longer today? I’ll make sure you’re generously compensated.”

“No, thank you.”

Madam Jeong refused.

“Hey, why are you acting so expensive? I’m Han Pansu! Hanho Group Chairman Han Pansu!”

Han Pansu’s eyebrows shot up.

“If you want that kind of service, I can bring in some girls. They’ll make sure you have a good time. I’ll be leaving now.”

Madam Jeong, with a stiff face, got up from her seat.

“Huh, for a woman who sells her body, she’s awfully rigid……”

“Ahem, that’s enough. Madam Jeong, please leave.”

Cheon Seonghan stopped Han Pansu, and Madam Jeong, with a cold expression, closed the door and left.

“What a disgrace. Doing useless things.”

“Hey, I’m Han Pansu. How dare a lowly prostitute……”

“Hey, watch your mouth! What if someone hears you?”

“Who’s going to hear? And so what if they do? Did I say anything wrong?”

“Stop talking nonsense and tell me, what are you going to do about Park Hyuncheol?”

“What do you mean, what am I going to do?”

“Did you get scared after taking a few hits? I thought you’d at least take revenge.”

“……”

Han Pansu, his face flushed, roughly emptied his glass.

“I have to take revenge. I have to break that stubborn bastard’s neck. Hehehe.”

“Aren’t you afraid of the Haesong Law Firm?”

Cheon Seonghan said in a worried tone.

“Why would I be afraid of those lawyers who live off my money? They’re no different from my butlers.”

“Still, aren’t their friends prosecutors and judges?”

“I don’t care. They’re all just trying to make money. They’ll bow their heads before money.”

Han Pansu bit his lip tightly.

The humiliation he had suffered at the hands of Park Hyuncheol came to mind.

“Hey, why don’t you take Park Hyuncheol’s head this time? These days, the Cheonji Association is in turmoil because of Yoon Jeonghun. The Cheonji Association’s bodyguards have been annihilated. And Park Hyuncheol has no power to protect him.”

“Hehehe, why are you taking a joke at a drinking party so seriously? Let’s just drink.”

Han Pansu was wary of Cheon Seonghan, who was approaching him seriously.

The only time the truth is exchanged among the members of the Cheonji Association is when they meet in the afterlife.

“Really? You seem more scared than I thought. You must be really scared of Park Hyuncheol.”

‘Why is that bastard constantly provoking my pride?’

Feeling offended, Han Pansu slammed the table.

“Hey, Cheon Seonghan, aren’t you going too far? Say what you want to say. Don’t just mess with my head.”

“Park Hyuncheol’s head.”

Han Pansu couldn’t believe the words that came out of Cheon Seonghan’s mouth.

“Th-that’s not just risking your life. You have to risk everything you have. Can you break the power of Park Sugil’s Haesong Law Firm?”

“Of course. You know that the power I possess is the most threatening right now.”

Han Pansu thought.

Not long ago, the drug factory was destroyed, and more than half of the Cheonji Association’s gangsters were annihilated.

The same was true for the bodyguards.

All that remained were the gangsters who controlled Gangnam [a wealthy district in Seoul].

That was the Cheonji Association’s last remaining power. In that situation, the most powerful force right now was the special forces organization that Cheon Seonghan had secretly cultivated.

“What’s the reason?”

“The same reason as you. I want to cut off the heads of the noblemen. You know very well that Park Hyuncheol secretly looks down on us.”

“Of course, a puppy who’s terrified of his father……. Always talking about bloodlines. Kekeke.”

“We need to get rid of those bastards with shit for brains. Hahaha.”

Cheon Seonghan laughed heartily.

“Do as you please if you want. I’ll remain neutral.”

“Neutral? What are you talking about? You have to participate too. You’re going to risk everything, so you have to risk something too. The two of us will divide the Cheonji Association. You take the economy, and I’ll take the power.”

Han Pansu, who had been pleasantly matching his tone, became serious.

“Ahem, you’re very drunk.”

“Are you backing out? That’s a shame……. If we worked together now, we’d still be partners……”

Han Pansu felt fear in Cheon Seonghan’s sinister face.

“You seem very drunk. Let’s stop drinking here.”

“Yeah, I guess I was too excited because of today’s firepower demonstration. That kind of thing always stimulates my desire for conquest.”

“Yeah.”

A moment later, a young woman came in and took Han Pansu’s hand.

He laughed heartily and was dragged outside.

Cheon Seonghan shouted loudly.

“Hey, have a good time.”

Left alone, Cheon Seonghan took out his phone.

“Let’s begin. We need to make sure they’re buried if they don’t cooperate.”

“Please do your best. Always be careful.”

“Yes, don’t worry. If Han Pansu sticks with us, taking down Park Hyuncheol will be easy. But what are you going to do about Park Sugil?”

“I’ll take care of that. Don’t worry. That guy’s got a stench about him that’s out of the ordinary. If I release just half of what I have in my hands……”

“Be careful. He’s a scary guy.”

“Yes.”

Cheon Seonghan hung up the phone and emptied his glass.

If he takes down Park Hyuncheol and Park Sugil, eliminating Lee Heon will be a piece of cake.

Then she and he will hold all the power in the Cheonji Association.

That day was not far off.

Cheon Seonghan’s sinister smile spread across his lips.

Meanwhile, Han Pansu, who was mindlessly exploring the woman’s body, was startled by a loud crash.

He turned around.

A burly man was standing in the wide-open doorway, flashing a light.

“What are you doing?”

“Chairman, you were in a hurry. You should have checked her ID. You’ve been caught buying sex from a minor.”

The man gave a bitter smile.

The woman, who had been moaning, suddenly burst into tears and inflicted wounds on herself.

“He raped me when I said I didn’t want to. This is sexual assault. Sob sob sob.”

“Ah, so it’s sexual assault of a minor.”

The camera turned on, and the flash went off.

Madam Jeong appeared before Han Pansu.

“You’ve been completely taken in by a woman who sells her body. Our Chairman.”

Madam Jeong went to Han Pansu and tapped him on the head.

“Hey, I’m sorry, Madam Jeong. It was a joke. I’ll apologize.”

Han Pansu grabbed her skirt.

Madam Jeong grabbed the ornate glass ashtray next to the bed and slammed it hard into his head.

-Thud

His head burst open, and blood splattered everywhere.

Madam Jeong looked at him lying on the bed and said briefly.

“Unconditionally obey Minister Cheon Seonghan’s orders. Support everything. Got it?”

“Ugh ugh ugh”

Han Pansu could only nod his head without answering.

He had been caught in a trap.

***

An old man with snow-white hair was sitting at his desk, reviewing documents.

His back was straight, and his eyebrows were raised.

You could feel his vigorous energy.

A loud voice erupted from his mouth as he reviewed the documents.

“How can you do your work like this? Don’t you know that properly serving His Majesty is the virtue of a nobleman?”

“I’m sorry.”

“A nobleman should offer honest advice even at the risk of his life.”

“Yes, Father. I will keep that in mind.”

“You incompetent fool!”

Park Hyuncheol was bowing his head before his father.

He had been bowing for over 10 minutes.

His back felt like it was breaking.

“What’s Cheon Seonghan’s movement like?”

“There’s nothing special. He’s preparing to eliminate Yoon Jeonghun according to His Majesty’s orders.”

“Really? He’s not the kind of guy who would just do that. Ilsong and Heaven Group have collapsed. And Star Group’s electronics and electricity have been taken over. He must think the Cheonji Association is shaking. He definitely has something up his sleeve. That lowly bastard’s eyes are always full of greed.”

“He’s just a mediocre martial artist, a guy who only knows how to show off his strength.”

“You stupid fool! Don’t be complacent. To think I was going to entrust this Haesong [likely referring to Haesong Law Firm] to you……. Ugh.”

“I’m sorry.”

Park Hyuncheol’s face, which was bowing his head, was covered in sweat.

The intercom on Park Sugil’s desk rang.

“Park Dahye is here.”

“Now?”

“Yes, should I tell her to come later if it’s inconvenient?”

“No. Let her in.”

“Yes.”

Park Hyuncheol opened his mouth.

“I’ll be going.”

“Tsk, how can you even think of taking this huge Haesong into your hands when you can’t even properly control one child…… Get out!”

Park Hyuncheol bowed expressionlessly and left the room.

***

Dahye held Jeonghun’s hand tightly next to her.

She was so grateful that he had come to greet them together.

She didn’t know what kind of bad relationship his family and her family had, but she hoped they could reconcile.

While she was in front of her grandfather’s office, she heard shouting from inside the room several times.

“Sister, who’s getting scolded like that? Is it a new lawyer?”

“No, that’s…… that’s…….”

The secretary couldn’t answer with a flustered expression.

The person who came out of the opened door was someone whose career was too brilliant to be a new lawyer.

Park Hyuncheol, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office of the Republic of Korea.

It was…… her father.

‘Grandfather was so strict with Dad? Why didn’t I know?’

She was confused.

But she gritted her teeth and ignored it.

She turned her head away from him as he left the door.

He also treated her like an invisible person as he disappeared.

He and I had chosen different paths.

Only Jeonghun politely greeted him.

‘Foolishly.’

“Grandfather.”

“My princess is here!”

Park Sugil smiled brightly when he saw Dahye entering his room.

And his face hardened when he saw the man who followed her in.

But the seasoned man quickly relaxed his face and treated him with a kind smile.

“Grandfather, this is my boyfriend. We’re in the same department at the same school.”

Dahye emphasized that Jeonghun was in the same department to her grandfather, who valued academic background.

“I’m Yoon Jeonghun, Supreme Court Justice.”

“It’s been a while since I retired. I’ve heard a lot about the young man. Many people have high expectations for you.”

“Thank you. I’m still lacking. I need a lot of guidance.”

“Hahaha, you’re even humble. Where did our Dahye get such a great boyfriend?”

“Tsk, Grandfather, aren’t I still too good for him? Huh?”

Park Dahye acted spoiled to her grandfather.

“That’s right. Our Dahye is too good for him. Aren’t you the first person to pass the bar exam with top honors while attending law school?”

“Yes.”

Dahye, feeling good, smiled brightly.

“Grandfather. I came to greet you today. I wanted to let you know that I passed the bar exam and show you my boyfriend.”

“Good job. Oh, you haven’t greeted the other lawyers yet, have you?”

“No.”

“Then go and greet them while you’re here. They’re really your seniors now, aren’t they?”

Park Dahye gestured for Jeonghun to get up.

“Dahye, leave this friend here for a bit. I need to talk to your grandfather for a moment.”

“Yes?”

Park Dahye looked uneasy.

Jeonghun reassured her.

“It’s okay. Go ahead. I’ll talk to the Supreme Court Justice.”

“Okay.”

After Dahye left, Supreme Court Justice Park Sugil looked at Jeonghun.

His kind face instantly turned cold.

“Do you think this place is any different from Ilsong? Have you forgotten that your father and mother died because they were careless?”

“Do you think I came here carelessly?”

Jeonghun glared at Park Sugil and answered.

‘He came on purpose? How much does he know?’

Park Sugil looked at Jeonghun, who had a confident expression.

“Only the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court doesn’t know that the sham that is Haesong is collapsing.”

Park Sugil’s eyebrows twitched at Jeonghun’s words.

The two men’s eyes clashed fiercely in the air.

Cash King’s Genius Grandson, Becoming a Tycoon.