The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 6

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Jeong-hoon couldn’t answer.

He pondered what he could wager, but he didn’t have much, nor anything of great value.

In the end, all he could offer was his time.

“I don’t have much to bet. If I had to, I guess just my time…”

“Really? Then if you don’t get into Seoul National University’s Law School, you’ll be my gofer. Having a tough junior like you would mean I wouldn’t get pushed around.”

A gofer, huh…

Something felt off, but Jeong-hoon was confident he wouldn’t lose.

“Then if I win, you’ll be my gofer, Senior.”

Was it the word ‘gofer’ that bothered him?

Kang Cheol-joong’s face turned red.

“Pfft. Hey, you, you’re really something else. Like a porcupine? You’ve got a real sting to you.”

Jeong-hoon regretted speaking so sharply, but he was satisfied that he had defended his pride.

He tilted his chin slightly, acting as if he didn’t need to make the bet.

But he sincerely hoped that deep down, Cheol-joong would accept the bet.

‘He will, right? He has to… If he just helps me with math, I’ll be fine.’

Becoming a gofer wasn’t important.

Once he mastered math, Seoul National University’s Law School would no longer be an issue.

“Alright. Fine, if I lose, I’ll be your gofer, no, your sponsor. Okay?”

“Yes, Senior.”

“I told you to call me ‘hyung’ [older brother or male friend].”

“Yes, hyungnim [honorific form of hyung].”

“Is ‘hyung’ that hard to say?”

There was a hint of annoyance in Cheol-joong’s voice.

“Hey, this hyung knows we’re orphans. He’s different from those people in the past. It’s okay.”

Eun-soo reassured me.

“Yes… Hyuuung.”

It was awkward, but it had been a while since he’d called someone ‘hyung’.

The newly acquired hyung was smiling at Jeong-hoon.

It was a moment when Jeong-hoon felt a warmth he hadn’t felt in a long time spreading through his heart.

***

It’s hard for us to close the distance with others.

Eun-soo is naturally a unique mutant and a born attention seeker, so he gets along with friends without hesitation.

But there have been more than a few times when friends he got along with distanced themselves because of the fact that he was an orphan.

Because of the wounds he’s received while living, he instinctively keeps his distance from others.

But Kang Cheol-joong stubbornly broke down those walls.

He wedged himself into the narrow gap between Eun-soo and me, using his unique cheerfulness and insane arrogance as weapons.

It was difficult, but I called him ‘hyung’.

Just as much as Jeong-hoon needed him, he needed me.

I decided to teach him with all my effort.

Tall with broad shoulders.

Kang Cheol-joong had good conditions as a fighter.

But he lacked proper training.

“Huff, huff, hey, let’s stop.”

“We’re not there yet. Once you secure your dynamic visual acuity, you won’t have problems in most fights.”

“I get that, but… huff.”

“Focus, hyung.”

“Thwack.”

“Ugh.”

Jeong-hoon’s punches were much faster than others, so at first, he couldn’t dodge a single one.

As a drastic measure, I removed the face protector.

Kang Cheol-joong had his face beaten up for days.

Driven by stubbornness, he became even more serious and gritted his teeth during training.

I threw a punch at Kang Cheol-joong.

“Hey, do it faster. I can see it now. Is this dynamic visual acuity? I can really see the punch properly.”

“Keep moving, don’t stop. That’s how you dodge.”

As his fundamentals became solid and he gained confidence, his learning speed increased even more.

“Should I go faster?”

“Yeah, get serious.”

He’s slowly overdoing it with the confidence he gained from dodging my punches a few times.

I need to step on him at times like this.

“Iyaaaap.”

“Heo-eoeok.”

I stopped my fist right in front of his eyes.

Surprised by my speed, which was different from before, he couldn’t dodge and closed his eyes, collapsing backward.

“Hyung, I told you never to close your eyes.”

“Hoo, hey, why are you so fast… I almost peed myself. Take it easy, you little punk.”

“Okay, let’s start.”

I started attacking his openings again seriously.

“I told you to take it easy, you brat.”

In the end, he turns his back and runs away.

It was hard to believe that he was someone who only studied.

Was it because his basic stamina was good?

He grew quickly.

In two months, dodging punches became as fast as Eun-soo.

And when the heat wave was at its peak, he was quite skilled at punching too.

He was at a level where he wouldn’t be pushed around when compared to Eun-soo.

‘Well, they’re both under me anyway. Heh.’

***

“Jeong-hoon, have you finished your homework?”

“Yes. I’ve finished my homework, but still, solving middle school textbooks is… embarrassing.”

“Pfft, don’t be embarrassed about solving it, be ashamed of not knowing it. You’ve been playing around all the time, and now you’re studying…”

Kang Cheol-joong was rough with his words and didn’t consider other people’s circumstances.

He was direct and easily spouted harsh words.

“Hoo, why do you have to go that far…”

“Anyway, you can’t solve high school math if you don’t master middle school math.

So, solve the textbook problems one more time. Then you’ll get much faster.”

Jeong-hoon was dejected.

He wanted to solve calculus, statistics, etc., as soon as possible.

The road ahead is long, but he tells me to walk slowly.

Unlike Yoon Jeong-hoon, who felt like he was going crazy with frustration, Kang Cheol-joong said it wasn’t time to run yet.

He emphasized several times that it was obvious that he would overdo it and lose interest in a state where his foundation was lacking.

He emphasized several times that now is the time to build the foundation.

“Jeong-hoon, it’s the same as when you made me do physical training.

You didn’t teach me any fighting techniques and only made me do physical training for a month. Think of it as building the basics with middle school math.”

Jeong-hoon nodded at Cheol-joong’s words.

Jeong-hoon was the same as Cheol-joong.

He didn’t teach him any fighting techniques and only made him do physical training.

Running, jump rope, squats, pull-ups, etc.

He trained only basic physical strength every day.

‘Physical strength is the most important thing. You can never win if your physical strength doesn’t support you. You’ll only get injured.’

Yoon Jeong-hoon’s words were exactly the same as what Cheol-joong said now.

Thanks to that, his muscles began to grow.

And soon, his body power also increased, and his speed also increased.

As he said, Kang Cheol-joong’s fighting skills increased rapidly after building his physical strength.

“Ah, I understand right away.”

“And you’re learning fast enough now, so don’t be impatient. You’re learning so fast that I’m surprised.”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

Kang Cheol-joong pondered.

‘Should I tell the truth?’

Should I encourage him by saying that he was born with a genius brain?

He thought for a moment but soon changed his mind.

“You don’t need to know. Work hard. If you keep doing this, you’ll go to Seoul National University. Law school too… I can’t guarantee it yet.”

Jeong-hoon smiled slightly at Cheol-joong’s words.

“I have to go to law school too. Otherwise, I’ll be your gofer.”

“Hey, it might be good to be my gofer. Hehehe.”

“I understand.”

Kang Cheol-joong looked at Jeong-hoon, who started solving problems.

No matter how smart you are, it is close to impossible to master the 3-year middle school curriculum in a month.

‘Was he born a genius?’

I was suspicious.

Because this kind of brain is bound to be revealed naturally.

A sparkling jewel is bound to reveal itself anywhere.

‘He must have intentionally hidden his talent. But why did he hide his talent?’

I had questions, but I didn’t ask in detail.

There must be a deep and heavy reason why he wanted to hide his innate talent.

I thought he would talk about it someday.

Kang Cheol-joong was happily watching Jeong-hoon solve problems quickly.

He began to frown.

“Hey, you little punk, I told you not to solve it hastily? Are you a blockhead? Huh. You got that wrong, ugh.”

Was he trying to guard against becoming easily arrogant?

Or was it because of his innate hot temper?

Kang Cheol-joong taught Yoon Jeong-hoon with harsh words, unlike his true feelings.

Jeong-hoon also wanted to repay such caring teaching.

“Ah, I got it wrong again, hyung. Well, I’ll teach you another fighting finishing move after this today.”

“What? Today…”

Kang Cheol-joong’s pupils shook rapidly.

“Hyung is teaching me with such rough affection, so I want to work a little harder too.”

Yoon Jeong-hoon, who was staring at Kang Cheol-joong with intense eyes, opened his mouth again.

“Hyung, let’s do it without protective gear from today!”

“Huh? I can’t today because I have an appointment. Well, look at this problem again.”

Kang Cheol-joong, who had become more gentle, began to solve the problem step by step in a kind voice.

“That’s right, that’s right.”

Kang Cheol-joong and Yoon Jeong-hoon exchanged their talents with such harsh words and actions.

And they achieved incredible achievements.

Kang Cheol-joong, who had to prepare for the college entrance exam in earnest after the summer vacation, whipped Yoon Jeong-hoon a little more.

And thanks to that, he was able to fully understand high school math before the vacation.

“Jeong-hoon, with the level you’ve studied so far, you can study enough on your own now.”

“Thank you. Hyungnim.”

“What hyungnim, I told you to call me hyung… Rather, I’m thankful. I won’t get beaten up anywhere now. I was walking down the street a few days ago and scolded some punks… Wow, I really thought I was cool and amazing myself.”

Kang Cheol-joong admired himself.

He was an incredibly narcissistic person.

“Still, be careful. You should never get involved with adult gangsters.”

“Okay. You little punk. Anyway, don’t stop and keep solving problems to maintain your sense. Then you can definitely get a perfect score in math.”

“Yes.”

Kang Cheol-joong, who is in a good mood, looks at Yoon Jeong-hoon.

“So, can’t we take a break from training today?”

Yoon Jeong-hoon slowly shakes his head.

“No, I can’t train for a while, so I’ve prepared a few special finishing moves today. So look forward to it.”

Cheol-joong saw a terrifying devil in Jeong-hoon’s faintly smiling face.

I had a feeling it would be a cruel day.

And the sad premonition became a reality that was more terrible than a nightmare.

***

“Did you call for me? Elder.”

Kim Man-ho, who had been out on business, hurriedly came in at Hyun Jeong-ok’s sudden call.

He carefully checked Hyun Jeong-ok’s condition.

She was sitting upright at the desk in the middle of the study.

Seeing her wearing a modified hanbok [traditional Korean dress] and her hair neatly tied up, it seemed that she was gradually recovering her energy.

“Where have you been?”

Light was shining in Hyun Jeong-ok’s eyes, which I hadn’t seen in a long time.

Everyone is afraid of her aura.

Most people were overwhelmed by her momentum.

In front of her, even a huge man became a good child who didn’t lie.

“Yes. Chairman Park said he wanted to get some money, so I was on my way back from meeting him.”

She asked indifferently as she reviewed the documents again.

“What do you think? Do you think he can pay it back?”

“Elder, isn’t collateral important? What’s important is whether he can pay it back or not?”

At that, Hyun Jeong-ok smiled contentedly.

“You’ll be able to lead well even without me now.”

Kim Man-ho, who was flustered, raised his head and looked at Hyun Jeong-ok.

The empress looked at him with a peaceful face and a faint smile on her lips.

It was a situation where it was difficult to grasp the true intention.

But the end of such a smile was never good.

He hurriedly knelt down and bowed his head.

“Elder, I made a big mistake. I’m sorry.”

Hyun Jeong-ok looked at Man-ho, who was prostrate, for a long time.

“Yes, you too… Yes, I blew away several people after laughing like this.”

Hyun Jeong-ok gave a bitter smile as she looked at Man-ho intently.

Kim Man-ho, who still couldn’t raise his head.

“It’s not like that, so get up.”

“No, Elder, please forgive me. I was wrong.”

“Uh-huh, I said it’s not like that.”

“…”

“Well, tell me what you did wrong, then I’ll forgive you.”

“That’s… What I did wrong…”

Hyun Jeong-ok, who saw Man-ho unable to answer, burst into laughter.

At that laughter, Kim Man-ho slightly raised his head and quickly scanned her face.

“Yes, just get up… I know. I’ll forgive you unconditionally, even if I don’t know what’s wrong.”

Only then did Kim Man-ho slowly get up.

“Yes, you’re really no fun, no fun…”

“Elder, but you look good. Are you feeling better now?”

Kim Man-ho asked carefully.

She had been listless and unmotivated in everything since the death of the last grandson candidate.

It was really the first time she had visited this study in a long time.

It seemed that her mind had been relieved a lot, seeing that she was working in this study today.

That’s what I was thinking about Hyun Jeong-ok’s condition.

“Hey, Man-ho.”

“Yes. Elder.”

“I’ve found the last thing I have to do.”

I raised my head and looked at Hyun Jeong-ok.

She had a bright expression as if she was trying to burn her last flame.

Hyun Jeong-ok’s aura, which had been losing its light, was burning brightly again after a long time.

The Genius Grandson of the Cash King Becomes a Tycoon