The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 197

Cash King’s Genius Grandson Becomes a Tycoon – Episode 197

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Cha Youngmi felt a surge of joy upon receiving Chairman Yoon Junghoon’s call.

Today was the day.

After sending Younghoon away amidst questions, she had made a promise to herself.

To find the one who killed her brother and tear them to shreds.

Today, she would finally have her revenge.

She sat at her vanity, gazing into the mirror.

A face that even she found plain and docile.

With thick, smoky makeup in dark brown tones, she concealed her seemingly innocent face.

It was a familiar routine from her days as Harley Quinn, roaming the world and indulging in the thrill of hacking into various countries’ intelligence agencies.

Her brother’s mocking voice echoed in her ears.

‘Are you having a mid-life crisis?’

She had smacked the back of Younghoon’s head countless times for that remark.

They were siblings who bickered but always looked out for each other.

Soon, she would be able to gift his soul with peaceful rest.

-Knock, knock.

“Youngmi, shall we leave now?”

“Yes, I’m coming out.”

She grinned widely in front of the mirror.

She wouldn’t cry today.

She rode in the car driven by her husband to a warehouse in Incheon.

A secret hideout by the sea.

Her shoulders hunched as if tense.

She took a deep breath and straightened her shoulders.

The unfamiliar, fishy scent filled her lungs.

She walked towards the large door of the warehouse.

A chill ran through her as she grabbed the metal handle.

She pushed with all her might.

With a creaking sound, the dark interior began to reveal itself.

It was the center of a vast, empty space.

He was sitting there.

***

Junghoon approached him, who was sitting on the chair.

He was unconscious, his head tilted to the side.

Jihyunbok splashed water on him.

-Huuuh.

A murky groan echoed through the empty space.

He shook his head from side to side to wipe the water from his face, then lifted his head.

He glared at Junghoon with wide eyes.

“Kill me!”

His resolute voice reached his ears.

Junghoon smirked, raising one corner of his mouth as he looked at him.

“Why? Why should I kill you?”

“What? What are you saying?”

“Tell me the reason, and I’ll kill you.”

“Cut the crap. Don’t insult me any further, just kill me.”

“Listen, insults are for people. Such words don’t suit a hunting dog like you.”

His thick face trembled, as if he were clenching his teeth.

“Foolish guy, you were almost used without even grasping the Japanese bastards’ intentions.”

“What are you talking about?”

“If you had sunk the maritime patrol boat, how do you think they would have moved? Do you think those monkey bastards, who betray as easily as they eat, would have acted as promised?”

“What are you babbling about?”

“You were blinded by greed and couldn’t grasp the situation, but if you’re human, you should at least think. If you have a head, use it.”

He rolled his eyes for a moment.

Soon, his pupils trembled as if an earthquake had struck.

“Could it be.”

“Well, it’s fortunate that both sides completely failed. The Hyuyang Society [a shadowy organization] was annihilated thanks to your noble sacrifice. Half of you Hanahoe [a secret society] guys were killed, and half were arrested, all the way down to the lowest-ranking captain in the organization.”

“What? How did you find out our list?”

“Thanks to the woman you guys arrested. You shouldn’t touch other people’s things carelessly; you rummaged through her laptop without permission.”

“What are you talking about?”

“The laptop was bait. The moment it connected to your server, all the information was programmed to be transmitted to the Shinhwa Group’s computer room.”

“How could such a thing happen? Our security level couldn’t be breached so easily.”

“With the world’s top two hackers, a genius programmer, and the will to kill you, anything is possible.”

His face turned red as anger surged when he grasped the situation.

But soon, his face became resigned.

He spat out in a weak voice.

“Kill me. If everything has failed, there’s no reason to live any longer.”

“Wait, the one who holds your life and death power will be here soon.”

“Her?”

“Yes, Cha Younghoon’s sister, Harley Quinn Cha Youngmi.”

“Cha Younghoon?”

The moment he heard the name, he lifted his head and looked at Junghoon.

Deep wrinkles were etched on his brow.

At that moment, the heavy door of the warehouse opened with a dull sound.

She entered.

A different atmosphere than usual.

Heavy makeup that he had never seen before.

She had become Harley Quinn, ending the revenge she had waited ten years for.

Cha Youngmi bowed her head to Junghoon.

“Thank you. Really. It wouldn’t have been possible without you. I never imagined there was such a huge mastermind behind Younghoon’s death.”

“I’m sorry. You must have waited a long time.”

He could have killed Chun Sunghan.

But he had waited until now to expose his forces hidden in the military.

Junghoon expressed his sincere gratitude for her patience.

“Will you kill him?”

Junghoon asked, looking at Cha Youngmi.

“I don’t know. I wanted to kill him, but that wouldn’t bring Younghoon back to life. What would Chairman do?”

“If it were me, I would spare him. I would torment him until he begged me to kill him.”

Cha Youngmi flinched at Junghoon’s chilling voice.

She had dreamed of revenge with heavy makeup, but taking someone else’s life was not an easy task.

You get hurt as much as you inflict pain.

“Give me the gun.”

Junghoon handed Cha Youngmi the gun.

Her husband, Lee Byeongseok, who was next to her, snatched it away.

“I’ll do it.”

“No. I have to do it. It’s not about killing, it’s about returning the pain we received.”

He nodded and handed her the gun.

Then he asked Junghoon.

“I also have the right to take revenge. Younghoon is still my beloved younger brother and family.”

His words were not wrong.

Tears were already welling up in his eyes.

“I understand.”

As he nodded, Jihyunbok handed him a gun.

His body flinched briefly, as if startled by the cold sensation.

Junghoon looked at Jihyunbok and nodded.

He stood him up, who was tied to the chair.

The ropes binding his hands and feet tightened.

The ropes were stretched taut.

He was suspended in the air, his limbs spread like a hunting dog.

Cha Youngmi pointed the gun at Chun Sunghan.

“I won’t kill you. But live without arms from now on. Please live long, Chun Sunghan!”

Her gun spat fire.

The muzzle spat fire in succession.

His two arms were cleanly severed.

The two arms were severed and hung upside down.

-Aaaaaaagh!

“Live long. Pain that is many times greater than what we suffered will come to you.”

Lee Byeongseok picked up a gun, aimed at his legs, and pulled the trigger.

-Bang, bang.

His body fell to the floor with a dull thud as his legs were severed below the knees.

He had already lost consciousness.

“We have to save him.”

Jihyunbok nodded at Junghoon’s words.

Only his head and torso remained on the floor.

He grabbed him by the hair, dragged him, and took him inside the building.

Junghoon looked at her, who had completed her revenge.

Her trembling body stabilized faster than he had expected.

“Are you okay?”

He was worried.

In the internet world, she was Harley Quinn, hacking, burning servers, and devastating other people’s systems beyond repair.

But reality was different.

With the two couples’ guns, the arms and legs of a villain, but still a person, had been blown away.

“It’s a shame. I should have put a bullet in his head.”

Junghoon was relieved to see her blazing eyes.

Thank goodness.

It seemed she wouldn’t agonize over unnecessary conscience and morality.

The problem seemed to be with Lee Byeongseok.

“Ahem, I, I think I’m okay.”

His face clearly didn’t look okay.

Cold sweat was streaming down his face.

“Oppa! [term of endearment for older brother or boyfriend]”

Cha Youngmi roared at him.

Then she raised both hands and slapped Lee Byeongseok’s cheeks with a loud smack.

His lips pursed, and a sound naturally popped out of his mouth.

“Heup.”

His pupils, which had been trembling aimlessly, finally found their place thanks to her shock therapy.

“Oppa, get a grip. You didn’t kill anyone. We just returned less than a tenth of the pain we suffered.”

Her words were correct.

That’s why Junghoon also hoped she wouldn’t kill him.

He now prayed that he would live for the remaining decades with only a torso in a harsh prison.

Jihyunbok came out and reported.

“Everything is ready. We’ll depart.”

“Yes.”

He bowed and went outside.

He took Chun Sunghan, who had received first aid, and departed for Gwanghwamun.

Night passed, and morning dawned.

The buildings of Gwanghwamun [a major intersection and landmark in Seoul] reflected the burning sun, sparkling beautifully.

In front of the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin [a Korean naval commander famed for his victories against the Japanese navy in the Imjin War] in Gwanghwamun Square.

Reporters were gathered in droves.

A little later, an ambulance arrived, dropped off a bed, and disappeared.

The gathered reporters began taking pictures.

It was Chun Sunghan, lying on a bed with his arms and legs severed.

The reporters frowned as they took pictures.

“Wait a minute!”

Kang Cheoljoong appeared, pushing through the reporters surrounding Chun Sunghan.

He had to put him on trial.

“Minister Chun Sunghan, I am Prosecutor Kang Cheoljoong. I am arresting you for treason, insurrection, and violation of the National Security Law.”

The man who tried to seize power with the help of Japan.

The Hyuyang Society, a dark organization from the closest neighboring country that tried to bring down a country by using him.

Their unrestrained, ignorant greed ultimately led to their complete annihilation.

***

Lee Seok couldn’t believe it even after watching the news.

“How could this happen… Hey, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff!”

As he screamed, the door opened and he rushed in.

“Yes, Chairman.”

“What’s going on? Why is General Chun like that? What happened yesterday?”

“Well, yesterday, General Chun Sunghan’s Hanahoe was arrested or killed.”

“Why are you reporting that now, you bastard?”

“Yesterday, you said you wouldn’t contact me because you were having a good time?”

Lee Seok’s face turned black with anger.

“You son of a bitch, does that mean you really didn’t contact me?”

Lee Seok’s hand shot up into the air.

The Chief of Staff hunched his shoulders and defended his face with his hands.

The intercom rang.

“Chairman, the prosecution and police have come for a search and seizure.”

“What? Deploy the security team and block them all.”

“Yes? Ah, I understand.”

“And shred all the documents. Issue Code Zero within the group.”

“Yes.”

Shortly after, the emergency bell rang.

“Real situation, Code Zero has been issued. All executives and employees within the group must shred all sensitive documents and destroy hard drives according to the manual. I repeat, Code Zero, Code Zero…!”

Lee Seok bit his lip and paced around the room.

He thought he should consult with his mother.

He soon changed his mind.

She was no longer on his side.

That thought made him even angrier.

“You goddamn X!”

He looked out the window.

The peaceful scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace [the largest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces], where tourists came and went, was clearly visible.

It was beautiful. That’s why he wanted it even more, and he had to have it.

His house, the only direct line of the imperial family, was right there.

“Just a few days, in just a few days, all of that will be mine.”

-Thud, thud, thud.

He hit the glass window with all his might.

The reinforced glass only shook with a dull sound and did not break.

It was around the time his hand was stained with blood.

The door opened.

“Get out, you bastards.”

Lee Seok shouted in anger.

“Well, shouldn’t he get out?”

“What?”

He turned his head at the unfamiliar voice.

Yoon Junghoon, the mastermind behind everything, and Jung Eunsoo were standing at the door.

“Yoon Junghoon, Jung Eunsoo, you cockroach-like bastards.”

Lee Seok couldn’t control his anger and rushed towards him.

Junghoon smiled brightly at Lee Seok, who was throwing a punch at him.

Cash King’s Genius Grandson Becomes a Tycoon