The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 32

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“Yes, yes, the construction fee? Of course, we have to include it. We’re not that kind of thugs. Please wait. There was a slight issue, so it’s been delayed. It will be deposited this week. Mr. Lee, I’m really sorry for the delay.”

Lee Man-shik received a call from Lee Soo-hong, the president of Joongbu Construction, pressing for the construction fee.

He wore a bitter smile.

He poured liquor worth over two million won for his brother.

“Oh, hyung [older brother]! Are you in such a good mood?”

“Hey, Chun-shik, how can I not be happy when I’m about to take over a successful company? Plus, that company will get the construction rights for the biggest redevelopment project in Joongbu City. It’s worth at least a trillion won.”

Lee Chun-shik’s eyes widened.

“A trillion? Hehehe, hyung. Let’s share something like that. You’ll get a stomachache if you eat it all alone.”

“I know, I know. Anyway, I get 50, you get 30, and we have to give 20 percent of the shares to those people.”

“Damn it, those old geezers who don’t do anything take 20 percent.”

“Tsk, you brat. If you keep running your mouth like that, you’ll disappear without a trace.”

“Just kidding. Just kidding. Have a drink.”

“Are you sure they’ll go bankrupt next week?”

“Yes, I circulated a 1 billion won bill that matures next Monday. They don’t have the money, so they can’t possibly stop it. Just in case, I’m preparing a 1.5 billion won bill, so don’t worry, hyung.”

“Okay. Alright, let’s bleed them dry, bro. Oh, what about replacing the union leader?”

“One of our guys will go. They say he didn’t even flinch when they offered him 5 billion won in cash.”

“Really? I want to see if he won’t blink even when a knife is at his throat.”

“Hehehe, our hyung. Always.”

“Hey, you, manage the guys well. Jeokseong is one of the top 5 demolition companies, they are not gangsters anymore.”

“Yes, hyung. Just trust this little brother.”

“Hey, who else would I trust if not my own blood? Didn’t our parents tell us to get along? Let’s have a drink.”

“Yes. Hehehe.”

The two brothers happily shared drinks.

Then, Lee Chun-shik suddenly asked.

“By the way, aren’t you going to take care of that guy?”

“Well, they told me not to do it from above. They say there are too many eyes now. Our old men are a bit more scared than I thought.”

“Ah, right. They are a bit scared. If they just leave it to me, I’d take care of it, no matter who’s watching.”

“Hey, but that wouldn’t be easy either.”

“Huh? The guy Yoon Jung-hoon is guarding, the driver Kwak Hyun-soo. His vibe is familiar. He looks familiar.”

“Familiar… Is he from the same background as hyung? Well, they say there’s no record of him…”

“Intelligence unit. Then it won’t be easy.”

“I jokingly aimed at him with a sniper rifle last time… Whew, he just stared right at me. Hehehe.”

“Really?”

“I’m serious, it was about 700-800 meters away.”

“Really? Eh, it must be a coincidence.”

“Alright, let’s just drink. Call the girls now.”

They were having a great time, groping around and enjoying themselves.

The phone rang.

“Shhh.”

Man-shik’s expression changed instantly.

He put his index finger to his lips, waiting for everyone to quiet down.

He jumped up and answered the phone.

“Yes, Chairman. This is Man-shik.”

“Yes? I’m sorry. No, it’s not.”

“Please spare me. Yes, I’ll take care of it right away.”

Man-shik glared at his brother Chun-shik after hanging up.

“Hey, did Lee Soo-hong go to Hyun Jung-ok?”

“Yes? What’s that about?”

“Are you not doing your job properly? Do you want to see your hyung die first?”

Man-shik wanted to slap him, but he held back, thinking about his brother’s pride.

“Hoo, take care of it quickly. I have to go see the Chairman.”

Lee Man-shik filled his glass with liquor to the brim.

He emptied the glass in one shot and left his seat.

Chun-shik, who had become anxious, thought that he should reveal his true colors, which he had been holding back until now.

Regretting that he had acted too docile, he picked up the phone and called his subordinates.

***

“They said the money is coming in, right?”

Lee Soo-hong of Joongbu Construction nodded.

“Do you believe that?”

Jung-hoon asked.

“Well… I have no choice but to believe it…”

“You want to believe it. Then there’s nothing I can do. People only learn after they’ve been burned.”

His arrogant words irritated Lee Soo-hong.

However, he couldn’t treat him carelessly because he was the grandson of Madam Hyun Jung-ok.

“The bill will come next Monday, or Wednesday at the latest. It will definitely be an amount that can’t be stopped.”

“I can’t stop it now, but if the money comes in on Monday, it’ll be fine. I’m supposed to receive over 2 billion won in construction fees…”

“If it comes in, there won’t be a problem. Mr. President, there won’t be a problem if everything goes according to plan. The problem is that things don’t always go according to plan… Oh, you have enough cash on hand, right? Otherwise, it’s a profitable bankruptcy, I think you know that well.”

Lee Soo-hong’s spine chilled.

The high school student’s cold analysis was all correct.

Profitable bankruptcy. Bankruptcy that occurs because money doesn’t circulate even though there is profit.

Joongbu Construction was also sure to face profitable bankruptcy if the money didn’t come in by Monday.

“If I sell the stock, will you definitely keep your promise?”

“Yes, of course. We will do our best until the construction company is selected. With sufficient funds, we are much more advantageous than other companies. I guarantee it.”

“That’s true, but it seems too big, so I’m burdened.”

“Mr. President, this is just the beginning. There are still many people who want apartments all over Korea.”

Jung-hoon stimulated Lee Soo-hong’s desire.

A small company with annual sales of about 20 to 30 billion won, a mid-sized construction company in Joongbu City.

Apartment construction that every construction company dreams of.

He was bringing out his hidden dream.

“Should I believe this, it doesn’t seem possible.”

President Lee Soo-hong raised his head and looked at Yoon Jung-hoon’s face.

‘Can those words come out of a high school student’s mouth?’

The aura that was emitted was so great that it would make most presidents kneel.

Even he, who had gone through all kinds of hardships, bowed his head involuntarily.

However, it wasn’t coercive,

It was an energy that could only be seen in a ‘giant’.

Apartment!

Suggestions that are still coming up from below.

However, it was not easy due to lack of funds.

Real estate project financing had to be raised, but it was like picking stars in the sky for small and medium-sized construction companies.

President Lee Soo-hong pondered deeply.

A deal to hand over 50% + 1 share of the company’s stock.

In the end, it was handing over the company.

However, the other party said that they were not interested in management.

In addition, the reconstruction of Joongbu City’s Jugong Apartments 1 and 2 this time.

If they participate in the bidding for the construction company, they could expect to win the contract if they could.

If only the most difficult financial support was provided.

The reputation that had been built up diligently in the region was not bad.

If they win the contract, the company will grow several times larger than it is now.

They can leap from a mid-sized company to a top-tier construction company.

As an engineer, he dreamed of large-scale apartment construction.

However, as a manager, he wanted to grow the company significantly.

His dream as a construction and civil engineer and manager.

A top-tier construction company ranked within the top 100 in terms of construction capacity.

Whether to be the owner of a small company?

Or a key major shareholder of a top-tier construction company?

He had to make a difficult decision.

“Give me more time. Frankly, I don’t believe it. And the selection of the construction company is not yet decided, is it? The money will definitely come in next week. President Lee Man-shik will keep his promise.”

“Well, there’s nothing I can do. People only know after they’ve experienced it. Instead, the relationship will not be the same as today next time. You have to be prepared for that, right?”

“Yes. I know that too.”

Lee Soo-hong bet his hopes on hope.

He knew that his hope would turn into despair, but there was nothing he could do.

It was a pity, but he had to wait.

It was a part that could not be done coercively.

What was clear was that he had fallen into the clutches of Chunjihoe [a criminal organization], from which he could not easily escape.

He would know if he was caught up in their greed, which did not discriminate against means and methods.

He believed that a situation would come when his help would be needed.

“Yes. I understand.”

“I sincerely hope that it will be resolved well.”

Jung-hoon said, really worried about him.

There were other candidates besides him.

This company was just in the best situation.

Jung-hoon winked at Hyun-soo, who was next to him, watching Lee Soo-hong’s back as he returned with a glimmer of hope.

Kwak Hyun-soo carefully began to follow him.

***

“Is this the place?”

“Yes, this is the place.”

“What is the chairman going to do with this wasteland? Is he going to farm?”

“Pfft, don’t you know our chairman’s personality? He hates dirty things.”

“Hmm, we can’t know the chairman’s grand plan.”

Han Hyun-dong, the chief of staff of Ilsong Group, took the lead.

Ilsong.

A group that cannot be ranked in the business world.

It is not even clear what the affiliates are.

Most of them are unlisted companies, and there are no corporations.

It only moves with its powerful financial resources.

A secretive group that is difficult to grasp because it is a limited liability company.

The chairman’s confidant visited this place in person.

Clearly, it was an important mission that needed to be kept secret.

Dressed as hikers, they carried backpacks and sticks and entered the real estate office next to the county office.

“Hello.”

“Yes, welcome.”

Kang Min-shik, who had been introducing real estate in Yeongi County for over 10 years, greeted the two men disguised as hikers.

To him, who had a long career, their true appearance was revealed as it was.

Tidy hair for someone who came to hike.

Clean sneakers.

He judged that they were people who were taking care of the work of an important person.

“What are you looking for? A good house has come out nearby.”

He reassured the other party. You have to recommend a house first to someone who came to buy land.

“Haha, no, I came to this mountain to hike and the scenery was so beautiful that I wanted to see some land.”

“Land? I thought you came to see a farmhouse. Hehehe.”

Min-shik, who thought he had deceived them well, smiled.

They, who thought they had deceived Min-shik, also smiled.

Min-shik, who unfolded the map, suggested several places, but they didn’t listen.

The land they wanted was already decided.

Han Hyun-dong, the chief of staff of Ilsong Group, casually pointed his finger.

“How about here? It’s by the river, so the price seems cheap.”

“Haa…”

Min-shik sighed briefly.

“How much is this place? It looks like a wasteland, so it must be cheap.”

“That place… It was all sold off a while ago. If you had come a month earlier, you could have bought it at a good price.”

“What? Sold off. How much?”

“First 100,000 pyeong [unit of area, approximately 3300 square meters] were sold, then another 100,000 pyeong, a total of 200,000 pyeong were swept away.”

“Who on earth?”

“I don’t know that well either…”

He knew from experience that it was best to pretend not to know in this case.

Min-shik had a feeling that the place would be a hit.

They come secretly to buy land like this in a few months?

This was solid information.

“Let’s go out for now. We’ll come again next time.”

“Yes. Please come again next time.”

Han Hyun-dong, who left the office with a flustered face, quickly took out his phone.

“Chairman. This is Hyun-dong.”

“That is, someone else bought the land you mentioned first.”

“It’s about 200,000 pyeong.”

A deep sigh was heard over the phone.

Song Cheol-ho, the chairman of Ilsong Group, hung up the phone.

He had white hair and white eyebrows that were raised.

Deeply etched wrinkles on his wrinkled face revealed his unpleasant mood.

He frowned and thought deeply.

There was no way the information could have been leaked.

He thought it was a coincidence.

“Check who owns this land in Yeongi County.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

In less than 10 minutes, the secretary, who had returned, handed him a black approval file.

“It’s one person.”

“What? One person? Which chaebol [large family-owned conglomerate] is it?”

“That is… It’s a minor. That Hyun…”

“Don’t tell me…”

He felt an ominous feeling at that moment.

He checked the registry in the approval file.

The name that made him feel bad was written in the owner section at the end of the registry.

‘Yoon Jung-hoon.’

A bitter smile was drawn on the face of Song Cheol-ho, the chairman of Ilsong Group.

He regretted that he hadn’t been able to take care of it back then and even now.

***

It was 5 p.m. on Monday.

The building construction site that Joongbu Construction is constructing.

Most of the workers had returned, so it was quiet.

Lee Soo-hong, the president of Joongbu Construction, went up to the roof and was watching the setting sun.

The cold winter wind hit his cheeks.

He didn’t feel the cold at all because of his money worries.

Moreover, a phone call from an employee an hour ago.

His heart sank at the news that a 500 million won bill had come back and had to be paid by tomorrow.

‘Am I going to face profitable bankruptcy like this?’

There would have been no problem at all if the construction fee had been properly settled…

The money had not yet come in.

“Mr. President.”

President Lee Soo-hong turned his head at the voice he had been waiting for.

“Oh, Mr. President. I’m sorry for being late. Have you been waiting long?”

The face of the president of Joongbu Construction lit up when he saw the face of Lee Man-shik, the building owner.

He unknowingly grabbed the hands of the savior.

“I was worried, but I’m so glad. I was told that the money would come in today, but it didn’t come in… I’m relieved to see that you came in person.”

“You can rest assured, Mr. President. Didn’t I say that I would solve it on Monday?”

“Thank you. Thank you so much.”

Lee Man-shik took out a white envelope from his pocket and handed it over.

Lee Soo-hong received it.

“Did you prepare it as a check? Then I’ll take care of it tomorrow.”

“Take a look at it.”

‘Take a look?’

He wondered what he was talking about.

“Yes?”

“Read it and put your stamp on it.”

His spine chilled.

He took out the document in the white envelope and began to read it.

The eyebrows of the president of Joongbu Construction began to flutter.

“…What is this! Are you telling me to sell the company at this price? You’re like robbers!”

“That’s harsh.”

Lee Man-shik smiled viciously.

“Chang-soo, clean up here.”

One of the sturdy young men who had appeared tied his hands tightly.

And he was placed on the railing like a cliff.

“Sa, save me. What are you doing?”

“Hmm, so why are you making us bad people when you can just put your stamp on it?”

“…”

“Come down and put your stamp on it. Okay?”

At that time, a series of dull cracking sounds and short screams began to be heard one after another from the rooftop entrance.

In the eyes of the man standing at the crossroads of life and death on the building railing, the faces of the two men facing him began to appear.

The Genius Grandson of the Cash King Becomes a Tycoon