The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 160

Shim Youngsoo drove to Youngsoo Art Movie’s office, where he served as CEO.

He was startled by the car in the parking lot.

He had only heard that this car existed in Korea, but this was the first time he had actually seen it.

A car worth billions.

It was a Bugatti, hard to get even with money.

He suddenly envied the owner.

He was struggling to find investment, but the owner of this car was probably a tycoon who didn’t care about billions.

He wanted to live that kind of life.

There was no reason to compare, but he couldn’t help it.

Looking around, Shim Youngsoo carefully reached out to the black Bugatti.

The Bugatti’s raw power seemed to hum beneath his fingertips.

He shook his head.

It was a life on a different level from his.

It wasn’t the time to have vain dreams.

He had to do his best in the task before him.

Regaining his focus, Shim Youngsoo went up to the office.

Pushing through the glass door, he entered, and all the employees turned to him.

Their faces were full of anticipation.

It was Shinhwa Group, not just any company.

There was a saying that a company chosen by Shinhwa Group was 100 percent successful.

The investment guru and management master recognized by the Korean business world.

Shim Youngsoo wondered if he might come.

But it was delusional to think that the group chairman would come to invest in a small movie worth less than 10 billion won [approximately $7.5 million USD].

Since Shinhwa Entertainment had recently been established, he thought a manager or director-level employee would come.

“Where is he?”

“In the room.”

“How do I look? Do I look presentable?”

“Yes, good luck, CEO!”

Shim Youngsoo nodded.

“He’s alone inside, right? Get some tea ready.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

His pounding heart returned to its normal pace.

‘I can do it. Youngwoo, help your dad!’

Shim Youngsoo turned the doorknob and slowly pushed the door open.

For a moment, he felt like he was seeing light.

He almost covered his face with his hand.

It was the first time he had seen someone with a halo – figuratively speaking, of course.

A shining face, like a protagonist appearing in a movie, caught his eye.

A subtly shimmering suit and shiny shoes.

He was much younger than him, but he felt a dignity that made him bow his head.

He was the most handsome chairman he had ever seen.

“I’m Yoon Junghoon. It’s an honor to meet a legendary comedian.”

“Ah, no. The honor is mine.”

Tycoon chairmen were usually busy being stiff and arrogant.

This man seemed different.

Unlike those who received greetings with a stiff neck, he reached out his hand first.

Was that why?

He was the only tycoon chairman he liked.

“To be honest, I never expected you to come in person.”

“Investing in good movies is important. I have to come out.”

A good movie? Shim Youngsoo’s face, which had been tense, relaxed naturally when his movie was praised.

“A good movie? It’s still far from perfect.”

For an investment of less than two billion won, the chairman himself was moving.

It was touching.

An employee came in, put down the tea, and left.

They sat facing each other at the sofa table.

After taking a sip of the tea placed in front of him, Shim Youngsoo said,

“I never thought you’d come alone.”

“I prefer to travel alone.”

“Then shall we start the presentation about the movie?”

“No, it’s okay.”

“Excuse me? You’re not going to receive the presentation?”

“I just need to confirm a few things I’m curious about.”

With other investors, he had to go through the presentation several times.

Shim Youngsoo swallowed at the unexpected situation.

“Ask what you want to confirm.”

Junghoon looked at Shim Youngsoo.

He had a very nervous face.

There were beads of sweat on his philtrum [the vertical groove between the base of the nose and the upper lip].

“Don’t be nervous. I won’t eat you.”

“Ah, yes. I’m trying not to, but this is the place, ha ha ha.”

Junghoon started with the weather and loosened the stiff atmosphere with trivial stories.

When the awkwardness disappeared, he asked a question that got to the point.

“How much investment do you need exactly?”

“If I have 2 billion won, there will be no problem until the release.”

Shim Youngsoo finished speaking and lowered his head.

Originally, he needed 8 billion to a maximum of 10 billion won.

But it was impossible to get 10 billion won in investment.

All the investors he had met so far shook their heads at 10 billion and refused to invest.

Now, it was important to release it no matter what.

If he stopped in the middle and failed to release it, everything would disappear.

He had to prevent the worst.

“2 billion won? Are you sure?”

Shim Youngsoo hesitated for a moment at Chairman Yoon Junghoon’s question.

‘Should I just blurt out 10 billion as it is?’

But he soon gave up the idea.

If the presidential dream he had yesterday was right, this was his last chance.

He remembered again that he had invested 5 billion and said 10 billion, but they refused to invest.

So he reduced it to 2 billion.

If he compromised on quality, he could finish it with 2 billion.

The most important thing now was to complete and release the movie.

He could compromise a little on the quality of the movie.

“…Yes, 2 billion is enough.”

Junghoon didn’t miss the fact that Shim Youngsoo’s eyes were shaking.

And he recalled.

The production cost of this movie was 15 billion won.

According to CEO Choi Taewon, 5 billion had been spent so far.

But if he said he only had 2 billion now, the total production cost would be 7 billion.

A movie made with 15 billion and a movie made with 7 billion.

Of course, it doesn’t matter if a 7 billion movie attracts millions of people, but that’s impossible.

If the budget differs by a factor of two, the quality of the work differs by several times or more.

This is especially true for movies with a lot of special effects like this one.

“You only need 2 billion. I know you’ve spent 5 billion so far. It’s a great ability to shoot a blockbuster at the same level as Hollywood with 7 billion.”

Shim Youngsoo was embarrassed by Chairman Yoon Junghoon’s praise.

The word blockbuster grated on his ears.

He was only able to finish and release it with 2 billion.

“It’s too shabby to call it a blockbuster. It’s terrible compared to Hollywood.”

“You’re being modest.”

Junghoon’s praise made him even more embarrassed.

“No, it’s true. Special effects cost too much money… I’ve modified the work a little.”

Junghoon was bothered by the words that he had modified the work a little.

He intuitively felt that it had been drastically modified in a bad direction.

“You’re not producing a work at the same level as Hollywood?”

Junghoon looked at Shim Youngsoo and asked seriously.

To be honest, the special effects of were disappointing compared to Hollywood.

It seemed insufficient even though he had spent 15 billion.

But what if the investment was reduced to 7 billion?

Perhaps an incomparably terrible work could be born.

“Let me ask you again. Have you modified the quality of the work because of the production cost? Have you left out any work that you must do?”

Junghoon’s voice was questioning.

Sweat dripped from Shim Youngsoo’s forehead.

He thought it was nothing.

“Ah, well… I adjusted the production cost a little to suit the Korean situation. I set my initial goal too high.”

Junghoon’s eyebrows were deeply furrowed.

“Then are you saying that the quality of the work is different from the beginning?”

The tone of his voice was raised.

“That can’t be helped. A good work is important, but releasing it is the most important thing now. The 5 billion invested so far is about to fly into the air.”

Junghoon felt a mix of pity and suspicion towards Shim Youngsoo.

How did this person overcome countless difficulties and make that movie?

In fact, lacked coherence in the scenario, and the actors’ performances were disappointing.

Nevertheless, the reason why it was a hit was because of his challenging spirit.

He made a movie that required at least 100 billion won in Hollywood with 15 billion.

People cheered for his challenging spirit.

He had to come to his senses.

“Giving up the quality of the work means that you don’t have the qualifications as a director. I’m disappointed. Director Shim Youngsoo.”

“Ah, …I’m sorry.”

He repeated what Junghoon had said in a low voice.

‘Movie director Shim Youngsoo.’

Even though he was filming a movie, people called him comedian Shim Youngsoo.

It was a feeling that he didn’t want to admit.

But this man calls himself a movie director.

And he’s making him feel ashamed.

Give up the quality of the work…

“I didn’t want to give up either. The funds invested so far are 5 billion. Now I need 10 billion more. No one listened to me. Because I’m not a movie director, I’m a funny comedian. The most important thing now is to release the movie.”

“You sold your pride.”

“No. It’s to protect my pride. If I can’t release it, the pride I can sell will disappear.”

That’s not wrong.

Junghoon also agreed with Shim Youngsoo’s words.

Saving a dying movie is the top priority. Pride is the next problem.

But the quality of the work must be protected at all costs.

“To protect your pride? Then kneel in front of me and ask. You give up the quality of your movie, which is like your child, to protect your pride, so what’s so important about kneeling…”

“Excuse me? What are you talking about?”

Shim Youngsoo’s eyebrows shot up.

“Who knows? I might invest 10 billion.”

Junghoon’s words hit Shim Youngsoo’s ears.

‘Was I ruining a movie like my child?’

It was something he shouldn’t have done.

Shim Youngsoo got up from his seat and raised his head.

He stared at Junghoon’s eyes, who was staring at him.

He opened his mouth with a calm expression.

“I was making a big mistake. I was butchering a work like my child.”

Shim Youngsoo’s eyes were red.

His work and Youngsoo overlapped.

“How much pain would that child have been in? I’m sorry and thank you.”

Shim Youngsoo bit his lower lip tightly and tried to kneel.

“Stop!”

Junghoon stopped him.

He got up from his seat and looked at Shim Youngsoo.

“I’ll invest 10 billion. Don’t forget this moment in the future. What’s more important than 10 billion is the level of the work. Never butcher the work again and hurt a movie like your child. I’ll invest 10 billion or 20 billion if necessary. Do you understand?”

“Really, really?”

Junghoon nodded.

Shim Youngsoo’s cheeks trembled and his vision blurred.

Did Youngsoo help him?

‘Dad, cheer up. Fighting!’

He could hear Youngsoo’s lively voice in his ear.

Shim Youngsoo raised his head, looked at Chairman Yoon Junghoon, and approached him.

Junghoon turned away from Shim Youngsoo, who was approaching him, grabbing his hand, and trying to hug him, and left the office.

He absolutely hated men clinging to his body.

Only Dahye was allowed to come close to his body.

Junghoon sat in the Bugatti and smiled contentedly.

He stepped on the accelerator all the way.

-Woo Woong

It boasted its presence with a roar.

It slipped out of the alley.

There was a faint sound in Junghoon’s ears.

“Hey, you son of a bitch, what are you doing in the alley!”

***

Cha Boha practiced vocalization for a long time in the practice room prepared by the company.

“Ah, eh, ee, oh, oo”

When the class ended a little while ago, Teacher Lee Soonjin pointed out each person’s shortcomings.

She had problems with vocalization and inaccurate pronunciation.

After practicing for about an hour, she looked around and spun around once.

She still couldn’t believe it.

The terrible company had become a prince – a generous benefactor, that is.

A spacious practice room and Korea’s best acting teacher.

Dreamlike days continued.

As she packed her bags and left the practice room, she heard a voice calling her.

“Hey, Cha Boha, let’s go together!”

It was Eunsoo’s voice.

She quickly turned her drooping lips back to their original shape.

She answered chicly as if she wasn’t interested.

“Oh? You haven’t left yet?”

Eunsoo, whom she met as a volunteer and a hospital patient.

At first, she thought he was a delusional patient.

He bragged that the tycoon chairman was his friend.

But it was true.

He was a little out of it like a madman, but now he felt calmer and more serious.

He seemed to have found the goal of his life while practicing acting.

“I was going to go with you when you came. I can’t leave a beauty like you alone.”

Cha Boha didn’t dislike Eunsoo’s compliment.

She was a little excited.

She didn’t want to show it.

But she unknowingly had a faint smile on her face.

“How was it today?”

“I thought I was going to die again today.”

Eunsoo answered playfully.

But he changed his voice and answered seriously.

“But it was actually the first time. It’s the first time I’ve worked hard towards what I want, so Boha, thank you!”

“Oh? No.”

Cha Boha was slightly embarrassed by Eunsoo’s sudden change in atmosphere.

“But Boha, you got scolded a lot, are you okay?”

“Yeah, actually, he pointed out the parts I was frustrated with. I’ve been frustrated all this time, but I feel like I’ve been relieved.”

“That’s a relief.”

“How was it for you? The teacher was shaking his head.”

“Oh, don’t even mention it, how harshly he teaches…”

“Really? But the teacher looked like he had high expectations for you?”

“I don’t know, anyway, the old man’s mouth is no joke. I was shaken like laundry in a washing machine.”

“Hey, that’s how good it is. Don’t you know the rumor? The more harshly Lee Soonjin treats you, the greater the chance of becoming a top star.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, everyone in this industry knows it.”

“Hmm, then I’ll become world star Jung Eunsoo.”

“That’s not it, even I think you lack a lot of basics. That’s why you get scolded a lot, hee hee hee.”

Cha Boha covered her mouth and laughed.

“Let’s go, I’ll give you a ride.”

“Really?”

“Of course, I can’t send the future top star Cha Boha alone.”

“I think you’ll become more famous than me. World star Jung Eunsoo!”

Teacher Lee Soonjin’s harsh teachings proved Eunsoo’s great potential.

That wasn’t just her opinion.

Other actors, including Suyeon, who was learning acting together, glanced at Eunsoo and showed interest.

Even they thought his potential was great.

The two people got out of the elevator, left the stairwell, and went to the dark underground parking lot.

She was secretly happy to be able to walk side by side next to Eunsoo.

But unlike usual, she felt a creepy feeling.

Eunsoo’s arm was close enough to brush against her.

In the distance, Eunsoo’s beloved S5 could be seen.

“It’s over there?”

There was no answer, so she looked at Eunsoo.

Eunsoo was very nervous.

In the distance, men in black suits were approaching with a bitter smile.

Cash King’s Genius Grandson Becomes a Tycoon