The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 26

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“Tell me. If the reason is valid, I can give you as much as you want.”

Jeong-hoon paused, thinking.

A reason…….

Should I say it’s for revenge?

Should I say I want to amass wealth?

A satisfactory answer didn’t come to mind, but he had to choose.

He liked money. No one dislikes it.

“I want to make money.”

“Suddenly?”

“Until now, I had nothing, so I had no ambition. I didn’t even dream. In the past, even if I tried, it wouldn’t work. Even with talent, it was only trampled on. Both me and Eun-soo.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok knew how harsh this country was to those who had nothing.

“Yes, it probably was. But now, no one can treat you carelessly. You are the grandson of the Cash King.”

“That’s why I became ambitious. How far does my ability reach? What will happen if I act? How far can I go? ……I became curious.”

“How far do you want to go?”

“As far as I can.”

“Isn’t that too greedy?”

“Becoming Grandma’s grandson, I realized I was full of greed.”

“You need to be greedy to gather money. But Hoon-ah, even protecting this grandma’s wealth won’t be easy.”

“Grandma.”

Jeong-hoon called out to Hyeon Jeong-ok.

“If you try to protect it, it will eventually collapse. Don’t you know that, Grandma?”

“Yes, I know. Just like France, which firmly believed in the Maginot Line [a line of concrete fortifications, obstacles, and weapon installations built by France in the 1930s to deter invasion by Germany], was easily occupied by Nazi Germany, if you try to defend, you will eventually lose.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok shared the wisdom she had gained from her experiences.

After thinking for a moment, she spoke again.

“Then, go ahead and be greedy. I’m curious to see how far you can go.”

“I want to go all the way. I will devour everything that gets in my way. Those guys who threaten Grandma and me too.”

She closed her eyes, repeating Jeong-hoon’s words, lost in thought.

‘In the end, is it that? Revenge…….’

Hyeon Jeong-ok was worried about her young grandson’s impetuosity.

“Are you going to have an all-out war with them?”

“No. I don’t think I have the strength to do that yet.”

“Is that so? You’re different from your father.”

A reckless fight, a futile defeat.

Her resentment at seeing her son and daughter-in-law turned to ashes had not yet disappeared.

How could parents who lost their precious children stay still?

A secret, slow but sure power.

She too was cultivating that power.

She thought it would be needed someday.

Hyeon Jeong-ok looked at Jeong-hoon in front of her.

An unapproachable aura was emanating from his eyes.

Strong will, sharp mind.

According to Hyun-soo, the driver and personal secretary, he had innate physical abilities.

But the weight seemed too heavy for her still young grandson to bear.

Perhaps it was the heart of a grandmother who didn’t want to send her only blood relative to the battlefield.

Jeong-hoon slowly opened his mouth.

“Grandma. But we need to move now to build strength.”

“You, yes. How are you going to build strength with money?”

“…….”

After waiting for a while, Jeong-hoon didn’t answer.

Jeong-hoon didn’t want to say either.

Hyeon Jeong-ok looked at him and smiled faintly.

“You, I like that. To invest, you have to be quiet. Whether it’s real estate, stocks, or business. Only fools brag about it. I thought you were someone who didn’t know anything, but you have the basics.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok looked at her admirable grandson and continued.

“How much do you need?”

“1 billion won is enough.”

‘Heh, look at that guy. The guts……. 1 billion?’

She was taken aback, but she didn’t show it.

1 billion won [approximately $750,000 USD],

It might be insignificant to her, but it was by no means a small amount of money.

Some people might never touch that much money even if they worked hard their whole lives.

She thought her grandson would know the value of that money.

“1 billion……. You know it’s a lot of money, right? You’re that confident?”

“Yes.”

Further conversation was meaningless.

Now was the time to trust and watch.

“Okay. I’ll deposit it tomorrow. But don’t overdo it. You know what I hate, right?”

“Yes, absolutely no illegal activities……. Thank you, Grandma.”

Jeong-hoon wanted to clench his fist and shout for joy.

But he held back.

He wanted to celebrate when this 1 billion became 10 billion.

Jeong-hoon maintained his composure and stood up.

He lightly bowed to his grandmother and was about to go outside when her voice stopped him from behind.

“Hoon-ah. There’s a place called the Piggy Bank in Macau. It’s a bank that’s neither legal nor illegal. You can use it with just the account number and password.”

Jeong-hoon almost screamed. The words he had been waiting for had finally come out.

He was about to give up and be satisfied with 1 billion.

He didn’t know what was there, but he had to have it.

“Yes? Piggy Bank?”

He asked, pretending not to know.

“Your father, Hyeon-joong, prepared it in advance for the future.”

Grandma took out an envelope from the drawer and gave it to him.

“I don’t know what’s in that bank either. But while looking at you, not even 100 days old, he said, ‘It will be helpful to Jeong-hoon someday.’”

“My father?”

Jeong-hoon was taken aback. He thought it was a gift from his grandmother,

A gift prepared for him by his father, whom he didn’t even know.

Tears welled up in his eyes.

“Shall I find it for you?”

He hesitated. He had to go all the way to Macau, but he didn’t want to expose his movements now.

Someone must be watching him and his grandmother from afar.

“I’ll try to do it myself.”

“You, stubborn……. Jeong-hoon-ah, I’m happy and worried that you resemble your father. Don’t try to do it alone. This grandma, although old, can be more helpful than you think. Ask me if you need anything.”

“Yes. Grandma is the Cash King, after all. I will definitely do that. Don’t worry too much.”

Jeong-hoon took the envelope he received from his grandmother, stood up, and hugged her again.

He thought he should repay her for the great gift he had received.

“Grandma, Warren Buffett said that if you’re going to value invest, you have to invest for the long term.”

“Hehehe, Jeong-hoon already knows that?”

“I saw it in the newspaper while preparing for my essay. And the newspaper said that Rotechilsung, which makes cider, and Atlantic, which makes cosmetics, are good.”

“This grandma has tried that cosmetic and it’s good. So I’m thinking of buying some stock too. Rotechilsung……. I have to think about that, but are you already teaching your grandma about stocks?”

“No. I just thought it would be good to buy some if you have money. I don’t have any money, so I hope Grandma can hold it for about 2-3 years.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok liked Jeong-hoon’s confident attitude.

But she thought she shouldn’t reveal her inner thoughts easily.

“Hmm, I’ll think about it.”

“Yes, Grandma. Then I’ll go.”

“Okay, go and rest. Oh, you have to take these registration documents too. It’s your land.”

“No, please manage it for me, Grandma. I’m still a minor.”

“Hehe, what if this grandma sells it off?”

“Well, if you do, there must be a reason.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok was surprised by her grandson’s lack of greed.

Just a moment ago, he was full of greed,

But now, he had a detached, indifferent expression.

‘To be able to control his mind like that, who would believe he’s a high school student?’

She was amazed by her grandson’s ever-changing appearance.

“Okay, I’ll keep it safe.”

“Yes, Grandma.”

‘You can’t sell it anyway without my seal certificate [a certificate required for significant transactions in South Korea]. I know that much.’

He hoped his grandmother would definitely buy Rote and Atlantic stock.

He couldn’t say it, but those stocks would increase tenfold within the next two years.

Tenfold!

***

“Did you call for me?”

“Sit down.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok, with a serious expression, looked at Man-ho.

“Jeong-hoon said he needs money.”

“Ah, that’s…….”

“What’s going on?”

“A while ago, he said he wanted to invest and asked me to introduce him to someone who is knowledgeable in that area.”

“Is that so? Did you perhaps attach Cheol-soo?”

Man-ho was watching Hyeon Jeong-ok’s reaction.

Fortunately, she didn’t seem displeased.

“Yes, well…… there weren’t many trustworthy people.”

“Was he in Korea? That guy should greet his friend’s mother if he comes to Korea.”

“Ahem, well, the elder is so aloof…… it’s difficult.”

“Was it?”

Hyeon Jeong-ok had a bitter expression.

“It’s just that seeing Cheol-soo reminds me of Hyeon-joong. So I used a trivial mistake as an excuse to tell him not to come.”

“I know. Cheol-soo seemed to know too.”

“Well, that’s a relief. Why did he come?”

“He had some difficulties in the United States. Apparently, he was almost involved in illegal money laundering. He was lucky to get out of it.”

“Money laundering…….”

“Investigate what happened secretly.”

“I understand.”

“You always have to be careful.”

“Yes, Elder.”

After hearing the answer, Hyeon Jeong-ok changed the subject.

“Hey Man-ho, that Jeong-hoon, that guy, recommended stocks to me.”

The corners of Hyeon Jeong-ok’s mouth were already reaching her ears.

“Yes? Young Master too, a puppy doesn’t know how scary a tiger is, hehehe.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok flared up at those words.

“What? Are you saying Jeong-hoon is a puppy?”

She sometimes got angry at strange points.

“Ah, no, I’m not.”

“Ahem, anyway, that guy recommended Rotechilsung and Atlantic. What do you think?”

Man-ho’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Uh, that’s…….”

And he handed her a black approval file.

“I was going to report the new stocks to be included this time anyway. The stocks that Young Master mentioned are also included. He has quite the eye.”

“Is that so?”

Her eyes lit up brightly.

It was as if her grandson’s words had been verified.

“That guy, he must have some talent.”

“Yes, our Young Master is not a puppy but a big tiger.”

“Right?”

She felt like she was flying when she heard praise for her grandson.

“That guy told me to value invest for 2-3 years……”

“We are expecting a 30% return in 6 months as usual.”

“No, I should trust my grandson this time. Don’t sell it no matter what. Let’s hold it for 2 years.”

“Yes? I understand. Elder.”

Hyeon Jeong-ok, who had only invested in unlisted stocks for the long term, began a new style of investment.

“Ah, and buy 1 billion won each in Jeong-hoon’s name. I should test that guy’s luck.”

“Yes, I will handle the tax issues neatly and buy them.”

“Okay, good work.”

Long-term investment is common in the United States.

But she thought it was premature in Korea.

The Korean market was a place where major shareholders and stock manipulation forces played around more than she thought.

She hoped that there would be no losses from holding it for too long.

She was worried.

But somehow, she felt like something good would happen.

Man-ho decided to watch how big Jeong-hoon’s luck was.

***

He called the phone number he received from Man-ho.

It was a tense moment.

He had to bet everything soon.

Was he a trustworthy person?

Jeong-hoon had to make sure.

“This is Lim Cheol-soo.”

“This is Yoon Jeong-hoon.”

“Ah, yes. What’s the matter?”

“Is the portfolio I requested last time completed?”

“It’s almost done……. Is it urgent?”

Cheol-soo used honorifics in front of Man-ho, but only used polite language when they were alone.

Jeong-hoon was slightly annoyed by his words, but he thought he couldn’t help it since he was old enough to be his father.

“Yes, it’s urgent. Can we meet today?”

“Today…… is a bit difficult…….”

After a long silence, Jeong-hoon opened his mouth.

“Then, you don’t have to come. I’ll cancel the inquiry I made last time.”

“What?”

Lim Cheol-soo’s voice became sharp.

Rough breathing could be heard.

“Hoo, what? Are you playing with me? Just because this brat has some money……. I’ve been working hard for days to create a portfolio, and you suddenly cancel it? For a reason that’s not even a reason? Hey you, you little punk. I, uh, your father, Hyeon-joong, and I ate together, drank together, and went to the bathhouse, not the sauna. Huh? Where did this high schooler…….”

Jeong-hoon was slightly upset by his words, but he couldn’t help it.

It was an intentional provocation.

A friend of his father’s, it was as expected.

He seemed quite below Man-ho.

If he were alive, he would be in his 40s, his father’s age.

That meant he was definitely a trustworthy person.

The odds of the gamble he had to make had increased slightly.

They didn’t say anything to each other on the phone.

Jeong-hoon opened his mouth.

“Mister, then can you risk your life for me?”

“What……?”

“If you can, come now. If not, you don’t have to come. A friend’s son is in trouble…… I’m curious to see what you’ll do.”

Jeong-hoon hung up the phone.

He started the race.

He had to bet everything.

The Cash King’s Genius Grandson, Becoming a Chaebol.