The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 198

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Jeong-hoon slightly moved his head to dodge the incoming fist.

He suddenly realized that this bastard hadn’t tasted his own medicine yet.

He resisted the urge to slam his fist into Lee Seok’s face.

He had a lot to say, and it would be troublesome if the man lost consciousness and fainted.

He withdrew his fist and instead delivered a hard kick to Lee Seok’s chest.

-Thwack!

Lee Seok’s body flew backward and crashed into the wall.

-Ugh…

“Y-You bad bastard, resorting to force…”

‘What? Is he crazy?’ Jeong-hoon thought.

He was the one who threw the first punch…

Jeong-hoon was dumbfounded.

He approached Lee Seok, who was lying on the floor clutching his chest.

Startled by Jeong-hoon’s advance, Lee Seok retreated, still sitting down.

When he had nowhere left to go, he cowered and tried to defend himself.

There was no trace of the Star Group chairman’s dignity in his current state.

“Come and sit down. There’s a lot to take care of,” Jeong-hoon said calmly.

Jeong-hoon settled into the seat of honor on the sofa in the middle of the chairman’s office.

Eun-soo sat to his left.

Lee Seok, who had been watching carefully, slowly got to his feet.

Although his seat had been taken, he didn’t show any outward reaction.

“What brings you here?”

“To pay back the money, right?”

“What money? I don’t owe you anything.”

“The 10 trillion won [approximately $7.5 billion USD] you borrowed when you foolishly acquired Yahoo.”

“That loan has nothing to do with you. And I can easily pay that much money once the inherited real estate is sorted out.”

Until recently, Lee Seok’s inherited property had been tied up due to lawsuits.

It was only recently that the lawsuits were dismissed.

Now he was finally able to dispose of the encumbered real estate.

“Listen, the deadline has already passed. Do you remember giving us the right to convert to stock when you renewed the loan last time?”

“Y-Yes. But how do you know that?”

“Is there anything that can’t be done with money in Korea? HanDok Bank has been taken over by Mirae Financial Group.”

“N-No way.”

Jeong-hoon showed him the contract for acquiring HanDok Bank, which was lying on the table.

A suspicious bastard needs to see evidence.

“10 trillion won borrowed to acquire the failing Yahoo. Thank you so much for changing it to convertible bonds,” Jeong-hoon said, a wide grin spreading across his face.

This was the moment he could grab Lee Seok’s leash and shake him as he pleased.

A thrilling pleasure ran up his spine.

He couldn’t be more pleased.

HanDok Bank, which he had trusted so much, was a member of Chunjihoe [a secret society or organization].

Last year, he had casually agreed to change the matured loan to convertible bonds without much thought.

The people below him were just bugs that faithfully obeyed his orders.

They only followed his instructions.

But the owner of HanDok Bank had changed.

What a shitty situation.

Lee Seok blinked, struggling to comprehend the unbelievable reality.

“Did you manipulate this?”

“Not really. I gave the bank manager some slush funds [undisclosed money used for bribes or illegal activities], and he gave me a ton of sensitive information. On top of that, he sold the bank for 10 billion won [approximately $7.5 million USD] in kickbacks. He was ready to lick my toes. You Chunjihoe guys are surprisingly honest when it comes to money.”

Lee Seok’s cheeks twitched at Jeong-hoon’s words.

“Those treacherous bastards, I’ll tear them to pieces.”

“You should have treated them better. And check this out too.”

Jeong-hoon slid another document across the table. It detailed the loan amounts that Star Group affiliates had borrowed from HanDok Bank.

HanDok Bank had been acquired by Mirae Financial Group.

He had never considered this possibility.

No, it was the worst-case scenario he didn’t even want to contemplate.

“You understand this document, right?”

Lee Seok couldn’t say anything and only made a groaning sound.

“H-How could this happen?”

Lee Seok frowned deeply with a serious expression and slammed his palm on the table.

-Bang!

“It’s noisy. It’s grating on my ears…” Jeong-hoon said, his voice dangerously soft.

Lee Seok flinched at Jeong-hoon’s words.

He backed away, wary.

“What do you want?”

“Hold a press conference.”

“What nonsense? A press conference?”

“Confess all the sins you committed while running Star Group in front of the entire nation.”

“Stop talking nonsense. I’ve fed hundreds of thousands of people while running the group. I’ve been dedicated to management, staying up all night to protect the value of corporate patriotism. And you’re saying I’ve committed a sin? I haven’t committed any sins!

And you want me to confess that in front of lowly commoners?”

Jeong-hoon’s face felt like it was burning when he heard Lee Seok’s words.

A twisted mind and a crazy belief shone in his eyes.

He realized Lee Seok couldn’t be changed.

He looked at Eun-soo.

She had a pitiful expression on her face.

He had given Lee Seok a chance to repent because of her and Eun-soo’s request.

Jeong-hoon got up from his seat.

Lee Seok cowered, wary of him, still sitting on the sofa.

Jeong-hoon grabbed the back of Lee Seok’s head.

-Bang!

He slammed Lee Seok’s head on the table.

“What? Fed hundreds of thousands of people? Thousands of workers have died in your workplaces, and thousands of people are suffering because of the air fresheners your company made. While you were spending nights of pleasure with celebrities, a young man working all night in a harsh working environment died in countless disasters. Don’t you remember?”

He slammed Lee Seok’s head down hard again.

-Bang.

“S-Stop it. I’m sorry.”

“I’m giving you a chance. If you spout nonsense with that hole you call a mouth again, you’ll be dragged to prison with your limbs torn apart like Chun Seong-han.”

Lee Seok squeezed his eyes shut at Jeong-hoon’s chilling words.

“I-I’m sorry. Save me.”

Jeong-hoon released his hand and let him go.

Lee Seok, who was terrified, rolled his eyes.

It was obvious that he was scheming something.

“Give me some time. I’ll think about it and decide.”

“You should save time. Or it will be revealed to the world that you are Chun Seong-han’s son.”

Lee Seok’s face crumpled.

“Okay. I’ll decide within this week.”

“Good thinking. To help you think calmly, I’ll withdraw the search and seizure for today, okay?”

“What? H-How can you control the prosecution and police so freely?”

“I’m not controlling them freely. There are many people who are sharpening their knives at you. I promised those people: a true apology or a cruel punishment.”

Lee Seok glared at Jeong-hoon for a moment before bowing his head.

Jeong-hoon also glared at him for a moment and then sent a message to Kang Cheol-joong.

‘Hyung [term used to address an older brother or male friend], withdraw today.’

‘Okay.’

“Then think carefully.”

Jeong-hoon and Eun-soo got up and went outside.

They saw busy people shredding documents and separating computer hard drives.

“Stupid guys, tsk,” Jeong-hoon muttered.

“I know, we’ve already secured all the data,” Eun-soo replied.

Eun-soo looked at them with pity.

“But what are you going to do with the inheritance?” Jeong-hoon asked Eun-soo.

“I’m not really interested. I don’t care about Boa at all. It seems like Cha Boa’s family was rich, but they have a bad relationship because of money.”

“Oh, really?”

“So she says she only needs enough to live on.”

Jeong-hoon nodded, understanding Eun-soo and Boa’s thoughts.

“How much?”

“About a trillion [won, approximately $750 million USD].”

‘Are these guys kidding me?’ Jeong-hoon thought.

“A trillion?”

“Yeah, she’s going to donate everything else. That’s what that woman wants to do too.”

“What woman? She’s your mother.”

“I don’t know. Anyway, let’s go.”

He sat in the passenger seat of Eun-soo’s Bugatti.

A different seat than usual.

It was his beloved car, but he had handed it over to Eun-soo.

He was sad because he had grown attached to it, but it was okay.

A new Bugatti is coming soon.

***

Hanahoe [a secret military society], which had secretly controlled the military, revealed its true colors.

In addition, Chun Seong-han’s coup plan was revealed to the world.

Under the operational command of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kwak Dong-sik, all Hanahoe members were arrested or killed.

And all those who attended the banquet at Geunil Star Defense were arrested and imprisoned.

Treason!

Those who plotted the coup.

The public’s anger soared.

And in Japan, the Emperor died in an accident.

Although the core members of the Genyosha [a Japanese ultranationalist organization] had died, they were not easily shaken.

Officially, the Emperor died of an illness.

The Prime Minister died of overwork while working at his official residence.

All other ministers fabricated the reasons for their deaths as traffic accidents, illnesses, etc.

No media reported that they had disappeared in an instant while eagerly awaiting a lewd banquet at a ryokan [traditional Japanese inn] on the outskirts of Tokyo.

But Jeong-hoon could not let Shin Byung-gyu’s death be in vain.

Of course, his death prevented the coup and damaged the Japanese Genyosha.

But he judged that he could still gain greater benefits for the country.

Hyatt Hotel Suite Room.

Jeong-hoon stared out the window and checked his watch.

He’ll be here soon.

Jeong-hoon thought about the strategy for the upcoming negotiations.

-Knock, knock, knock.

An elderly man came in with a cane.

Takeo, former president of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party.

His thoughts moved Japan.

The one behind the scenes and the kingmaker.

He was the perfect negotiating partner for Jeong-hoon.

Takeo took off his hat slightly and greeted him.

Jeong-hoon also greeted him with courtesy.

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

“I’ve heard a lot about you. You’re the one who instigated the assassination of our Emperor, Prime Minister, and ministers.”

“Hahaha, think of it as you like.”

Jeong-hoon neither denied nor affirmed.

‘Is it a negotiation strategy?’ Takeo wondered. If he provokes the other person like that, he thought there was no need to be polite.

Jeong-hoon looked at his watch.

The Shinwha Group’s entire executive meeting starts in an hour.

An important meeting.

There was no need to waste time here, so he quickly threw out the main point.

“You guys plotted an invasion. Of course, you’re the ones who deserve to die. All the words and evidence they’ve been spouting have already been collected. On top of that, they’ve been playing in a way that’s hard to put into words. There are also many tapes of that. Ah, that includes the one you call God.”

“Ahem. Tell me what you want.”

“It’s simple. An apology for colonial rule and the return of Dokdo [a group of islets in the Sea of Japan, disputed between South Korea and Japan]. That’s it.”

“Impossible.”

“I understand. Then goodbye.”

Jeong-hoon got up from his seat.

Takeo’s pupils trembled.

“I don’t know anything about negotiation strategies. Officially declare it within the next two hours. That’s all.”

“No, Chairman Yoon, how can you tell me to do something impossible so stubbornly? It will take at least a week to go through the procedures.”

“Then let me know in a week. In the meantime, the Japanese people and the people all over the world will see your faces without masks.”

“Chairman Yoon.”

A high-pitched voice came from the old man’s mouth.

“I’m not deaf. Then I’ll go because I have a meeting.”

Jeong-hoon left the room.

Those guys will contact him within two hours.

That’s their way of survival, kneeling before the strong.

He took the car waiting in the lobby and returned to the group.

***

Lee Seok paced back and forth anxiously.

“Do it quickly. Quickly!”

The chief of staff was typing on his laptop.

He was frowning as if he was very focused.

Sweat was beading on his forehead.

“The remittance is complete. And I sold all the shares too.”

“Good job. How much is it in total?”

“It’s a little over 10 trillion 500 billion [won, approximately $7.9 billion USD].”

Lee Seok clenched his teeth.

His assets, which were close to 100 trillion [won, approximately $75 billion USD], had shrunk to one-tenth.

It’s all because of Yoon Jeong-hoon.

“Yoon Jeong-hoon, you son of a bitch, I’ll get my revenge for sure.”

“Chairman, the plane is ready, a private jet.”

“What? A private jet? How much is it?”

“It was processed as company expenses. You don’t have to worry about it.”

“Okay, good job. You’re doing your job perfectly now that it’s time to say goodbye.”

“And Tak Hyun-mi has also decided to come with you.”

“What? Really?”

“Yes. She said she was tired of her life in the entertainment industry. She said she wanted to live comfortably with you, Chairman. And this is a mood-enhancing drug. Take it before you have a good time. Take it before you get on the plane.”

“Really? Thank you. I didn’t know our chief of staff was so good at his job.”

Lee Seok, who was in a good mood, took out his wallet.

He was contemplating between one million won [approximately $750 USD] and ten million won [approximately $7,500 USD].

He handed him a one million won check.

“Contact me when you come to Argentina next time.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

The chief of staff turned around and left.

Lee Seok looked out the window and thought.

He’s leaving now, but he’ll definitely be back.

He was determined to come back and get everything he had lost.

***

Jeong-hoon opened the door to the conference room.

People in suits were sitting at long desks stretching out on both sides.

He had called executives and employees from all affiliates to today’s meeting.

After sitting down, he turned his head.

Eun-soo was sitting there.

And Madam Ha In-seon is also next to Eun-soo.

Jeong-hoon nodded lightly and tapped the microphone.

“Ah, ah, let’s start the meeting.”

The heads of the affiliate executives all turned to Jeong-hoon.

Everyone was paying attention to his mouth.

“Shinwha Group is acquiring Star Group.”

“C-Chairman, is that true?”

“Yes. It’s almost done.”

The people filling the conference room blinked with disbelief.