The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 121

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The first impeachment in constitutional history was a crucible that devoured everything.

The Open Party, with its meager influence, was no match for the collusion between the Democratic and Conservative parties.

The Open Party seized the impeachment as an opportunity and moved swiftly.

They began a public relations campaign, emphasizing their lack of power and asking for support in the upcoming general election.

Cho Young-jin, who had joined the Open Party, was also actively expanding his influence.

He nominated Kwon Yul, the former Jungbu Market leader, as a candidate for the Jungbu-gap district.

He also filled the Eul district with his own people.

He actively used Jung-hoon’s data.

He sought out corrupt lawmakers and made deals with them.

Cho Young-jin induced his opponents to retire from politics and support his own people.

In this way, he filled 15 spots in the Seoul metropolitan area and the Yeongnam region.

About half of them were likely to win.

“It’s Jung-hoon, Elder.”

“Yes, I’ve been so busy lately that I’ve been out of my mind.”

“Is everything going well?”

“I’m ashamed to say it is. I never knew I was so good at this kind of scheming.”

Cho Young-jin downplayed it as gangsterism, but once was difficult, twice was easy.

He utilized the information effectively.

“I’m sorry. I should have done it.”

“No, actually, I woke up thanks to you.

I’ve been independent and aloof, only caring about face and honor, and I’ve accomplished almost nothing.

I now know that you have to get your hands dirty to clean the sewers.

If it weren’t for you, I would have nothing.”

“No, it’s because you were so pure that I chose you.”

“I appreciate your kind words. I realized why I have to be in politics while building my power this time. We need to gather strength, increase our influence, and then make laws. Now, with this power, I will change the world and sweep away those rotten Cheonji Association bastards [Cheonji Association is likely a fictional organization, possibly a political or business group, within the story’s context].

I’m only starting now, so I can only sigh. Haha.”

“You’re doing great. Isn’t it said that a thief who learns late is the scariest?”

“What? Thief? Hahaha, your choice of words…….”

“Is there anything you need?”

“I can find people, but it’s not easy to secure good spots. I need to plant my people in places where they have a good chance of winning……. Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee’s interference is no joke.”

Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee is the leader of the Koo Han-soo’s support group.

The core of the pro-Koo Han-soo faction, which will continue to thrive in the future.

A kingmaker who has created two presidents so far and will create one more, and the best election strategist.

You shouldn’t make him an enemy.

You have to join his ranks.

“What do you think of Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee, Elder?”

“He’s a good man. He’s stubborn and greedy. But there are too many people around him, so there’s no room to get in.”

“Hmm, you’re saying you want to join his ranks if possible?”

“That’s right. But it won’t be easy. He’s surrounded by comrades who have shared life and death with him during the long democratization movement.”

“I’ll meet him once. The comrades surrounding Lee Chan-hee can be chased away with money.”

“There’s no one in Korea who has as much money as you. But money may not be enough.”

“I’ll try my best.”

“Hmm, I’ll wait.”

Jung-hoon hung up the phone.

To secure Lee Chan-hee is to make Assemblyman Cho Young-jin a key figure in the Open Party.

Jung-hoon informed the secretary’s office via the intercom.

“Make an appointment with Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

If Yoon Jung-hoon of Shinhwa Group, the only grandson of Hyun Jung-ok of Future Finance Group, asks to meet?

Most people would agree.

Shinhwa Group, which has grown rapidly to become one of the top 10 business groups in just a few years.

And Hyun Jung-ok’s bank, which has the best cash mobilization power in Korea.

Mergers and acquisitions and investments without failure.

Yoon Jung-hoon’s ability to predict the future.

He became someone you must meet, even if it’s not because of money.

The appointment with Lee Chan-hee was easily made.

A week later, he met Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee in a suite at the Hyatt Hotel.

Jung-hoon, standing in front of the suite, took a deep breath.

It was an important moment that would determine the future.

“I’m Yoon Jung-hoon. Nice to meet you.”

“I’m Lee Chan-hee.”

“I came earlier than the appointment time, but I didn’t know you were already here.”

“Don’t worry about it. I always tend to hurry.”

Sitting down, the two men glanced at each other.

Lee Chan-hee spoke first.

“What’s the reason for asking to meet?”

“It’s because of this election.”

“Does the head of a group care about the National Assembly election? Chairman Yoon, who leads Shinhwa Group, seems to have nothing to do.”

Lee Chan-hee attacked.

“Yes, I tend to hire excellent professional managers, so I have almost nothing to do directly. I only suggest the direction Shinhwa Group should take.”

Jung-hoon lightly parried the attack.

And attempted a counterattack.

“But no matter how I look at it, I can’t see the direction the Open Party should take, so I asked to see you.”

“Can’t see the direction……. Haha, isn’t it because you’re too young to see the big picture?”

“That may be true. I thought you were too old and had presbyopia [age-related farsightedness], so you couldn’t see the big picture anymore.”

Lee Chan-hee’s eyebrows twitched.

“What did you say?”

“You were the one who brought up age first, Assemblyman.”

“Ahem, I apologize. I think we’ve exchanged enough pleasantries, so let’s get to the point.”

He apologized faster than expected for an old geezer.

“I personally respect President Koo Han-soo. I know Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee is also an active supporter of the President.”

At Jung-hoon’s words, Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee nodded.

“I want the Open Party to become the ruling party.”

“It’s not easy.”

Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee shook his head.

‘Isn’t he being too honest?’

Jung-hoon was surprised.

Politicians usually exaggerate their power.

But he revealed their situation as it was.

“What’s the most difficult thing?”

“Our Open Party is a new party. We are behind the Conservative Party in terms of organization, funding, and personnel.”

“Organization and funding are ultimately solved with money. But why are the people behind? I heard that reformist lawmakers and young turks [young, rebellious members] within the Conservative Party support the Open Party.”

“You have good ears.”

“We value information and collect it diligently.”

“Then you probably don’t know this yet. All the Conservative Party lawmakers who supported the Open Party have refused to join. Originally, they were planning to run in this election under the name of the Open Party……. Something must have happened in the middle.”

“Were they threatened?”

“Probably. I’ve heard that there’s a hidden force behind the Conservative Party for a long time. It seems they moved. But I don’t really know if it actually exists.”

“You don’t believe it?”

“Yes, honestly, it’s hard to believe those stories.”

Jung-hoon got to the point.

“Don’t you need money?”

This election must be won.

Jung-hoon must be able to exert his influence on the Open Party based on this election victory.

“Money, you say?”

Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee asked with a stiff face.

“It would be a lie to say we don’t need it. But the reason we created the Open Party is that we want to get away from money politics.”

“I see. Can you win without money?”

“……We have to win.”

He couldn’t answer with confidence.

“There’s nothing more important than winning. Assemblyman, it’s not an election, it’s a war. Defeat in war is…….”

“Death.”

Lee Chan-hee also knew.

If the Open Party loses this election, it will be destroyed by the Democratic and Conservative parties.

“I have a bank account. With this, you can buy weapons and feed the soldiers well. The probability of winning the battle increases dramatically.”

“We don’t need it. Our dream is to have politics free from money.”

“Dream of such hopes after leveling the playing field.”

Lee Chan-hee’s cheeks twitched at Jung-hoon’s bold words.

But it wasn’t wrong.

The media, the prosecution, and the police were all seriously favorable to the conservative forces.

However, he couldn’t just agree with his words.

They had created a new party by abandoning their party affiliations in the name of a noble cause.

It was not easy to reach into the bank account.

“Take it. And today’s meeting was not as pleasant as I expected.”

Lee Chan-hee refused.

“Hmm, you should check the amount before refusing.”

“At most, it would be billions of won, or hundreds of billions of won if it’s a lot. That money can’t shake us.”

“Hundreds of billions of won? I guess you wouldn’t be shaken by that amount.”

“……Then I’ll get up first.”

Lee Chan-hee got up from his seat and walked towards the door.

“It’s 1 trillion won [approximately $850 million USD]. It’s a huge amount for military funds.”

At Jung-hoon’s words, his steps towards the door stopped.

Jung-hoon stood up and approached Lee Chan-hee.

“I won’t ask how you’re going to use this money. And you don’t have to accept it. But you should know this. Whether there’s a dark force behind the Conservative Party or not, it takes much more money and time to level the playing field now. This election is an opportunity to save money and time. The road you have to take is much farther than you think.”

Jung-hoon looked at Lee Chan-hee.

His face was full of anguish.

1 trillion won.

He can never refuse.

“What’s the reason for spending so much money? Chairman Yoon.”

“It’s revenge.”

“Revenge……. Then is there really a hidden force behind the Conservative Party?”

“Is it only behind the Conservative Party? It’s behind the Democratic Party too, and maybe even in the Open Party.”

Lee Chan-hee bit his lip.

The enemies to be swept away were much deeper and darker than he had thought.

Jung-hoon, seeing him unable to move from his spot, continued to speak.

“I have one request. Help Assemblyman Cho Young-jin’s forces participate in the war. If they win the election, they will be a good support force for you. Don’t you think well of Assemblyman Cho Young-jin?”

“……. I’ll think about it.”

‘That’s it. Saying he’ll think about it means he’ll accept the election funds anyway.’

“Assemblyman, please send me a list of people who couldn’t cross over from the Conservative Party. What’s the use of having money if you don’t have people?”

Jung-hoon opened the door of the silent hotel room.

Then Assemblyman Lee Chan-hee opened his mouth with difficulty.

“Chairman Yoon…… Thank you.”

Jung-hoon stepped on the carpet in the hallway and went to the elevator.

It wasn’t easy for him to give away such a large sum of 1 trillion won.

He wouldn’t have been able to make the decision if it hadn’t been for his grandmother’s secret funds.

How many companies could he save with that money?

But this time, he’s investing here.

This election isn’t important.

It’s for the next election and the election after that.

We must drive them until the Cheonji Association can no longer exert its power.

That’s why he bet 1 trillion won on Lee Chan-hee today.

He took out his phone.

“Cha Young-mi, dig up some dirt on the leader of the Conservative Party.”

“Yes, Boss.”

‘Boss? Not bad.’

“Why? Don’t you like the title?”

“Ah, no. It’s okay.”

He hung up the phone.

Cha Young-mi was also quickly stabilizing.

I don’t know when it started, but everyone is in the middle of a war.

We will not be defeated in this war.

***

“Chairman, it wouldn’t be bad to change the president this time.”

Park Soo-gil bowed his head in front of the young Lee Seok.

Ha In-sun, sitting next to Lee Seok, opened her mouth.

“Old man Park, aren’t you just causing confusion?”

“No. Koo Han-soo is not in our hands. We must get rid of him and seat someone who supports the Cheonji Association.”

Lee Seok, who was listening to the two men’s conversation, opened his mouth.

“Someone who supports the Cheonji Association, are you talking about someone who supports you, Park Young-gam?”

“Absolutely not. Candidate Lee Chang-won is a judge, but he is an upright scholar. He will also serve His Majesty with all his heart.”

“Well, birds of a feather flock together, but how can I believe this? Hahaha.”

Lee Seok smiled bitterly as he looked at Park Soo-gil.

‘It would be a disaster if the scholars even took over the presidency…….’

Lee Seok didn’t want their power to grow any further.

“First, reject the impeachment. He’s already the decided president. I have a lot to do with him. He’s not a member of the Cheonji Association, but he’s friendly to our Star Group.”

“Jeonha [term of respect for royalty], shouldn’t you think about it one more time? If Koo Han-soo survives this crisis, he could become much bigger.”

“How much bigger can he get even if he gets bigger?”

“That’s true, but…….”

Then Ha In-sun, who had been silent, opened her mouth.

“Chairman, how about doing as Park Young-gam says this time?”

“Oh, Mother!”

“We must eliminate disloyal sprouts like Koo Han-soo in advance. Isn’t that right? Park Young-gam.”

“That’s right, Madam.”

Ha In-sun smiled at Chairman Lee Seok.

Lee Seok’s brow furrowed and wrinkles filled his face.

His fist clenched tightly.

“Then, do as Park Young-gam says.”

“Thank you, Jeonha.”

“Get out.”

It was an unpleasant voice.

As Park Soo-gil left the chairman’s office, Lee Seok jumped up from his seat and looked at Ha In-sun.

“Mother! What was that just now? You’re insulting me.”

“Were you upset? Our Chairman. I’m sorry. But I couldn’t leave those scholar bastards alone.”

“If they even take over the presidency, they will surpass the power of this imperial family.”

Lee Seok shouted loudly.

Ha In-sun, who frowned at the loud noise, replied.

“That’s why I did it. We have to sweep away those disloyal vermin before they take over the presidency. Isn’t that the tradition our imperial family has been doing?”

“Surely…… you’re going to sweep them all away?”

“We’re going to sweep away all of them and their families. So that no one can challenge our Chairman’s authority.”

In Ha In-sun’s eyes, a crazy obsession was burning.

Meanwhile, Park Soo-gil, who came out of the chairman’s office, couldn’t stop smiling.

Now that Lee Chang-won becomes president, the era of the scholars will begin.

He took out his phone.

“Oh, Judge Go, impeach him as planned.”

“Yes? That’s…….”

“Can’t you hear me well? Rule for Koo Han-soo’s impeachment.”

“……. I understand. I’ll hang up.”

Constitutional Justice Go Min-soo hurriedly put down the phone.

Then he let out a long sigh.

He turned his head and looked at the young man sitting in front of him.

“Chairman Yoon. What should I do?”

“Make a ruling according to the conscience of a judge. Then there will be no problem.”

Chief Justice Go Min-soo bit his lip.

Both sides were pulling at him. His body was being torn in two.

Cash King’s Genius Grandson, Becoming a Tycoon.