The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 98

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The short-haired men filling Selto Bio’s office wore chilling smiles.

Even President On Jeong-sik, who stood at 190cm with a large build, was intimidated by their presence.

His hands trembled, but he couldn’t easily back down.

“What is the meaning of this? Didn’t I say I would repay the loan?”

On Jeong-sik stood his ground.

This was a pharmaceutical company he had built while sacrificing his sleep.

Yet, these thugs were trying to take it away at an absurd price.

He bitterly regretted taking out the private loan.

‘Thieves.’

But there was nothing he could do.

The police refused to intervene, claiming it was a contractual issue between private individuals.

The prosecutors he visited next also urged him to get along.

‘Get along.’

It was no different from telling him to hand over the company to those gangsters.

On Jeong-sik had never imagined that South Korea was this corrupt.

Although the mobsters didn’t say it directly, it was clear in his mind.

They intended to use this company for illegal activities.

Unable to recognize its outstanding technology, they merely wanted to produce high-quality drugs.

A sigh escaped him.

Cutting open the belly of a goose that lays golden eggs, just to make drugs.

He bit his lip.

He felt a burning rage because there was nothing he could do.

Now, with no one to help him.

He had no choice but to protect this place with his own body.

“You, you bastards. Get out!”

“Hey, we treated this guy with respect, and he’s becoming even more impolite. Show him a little taste.”

“Yes.”

A man with a swaggering expression walked towards On Jeong-sik.

He didn’t back down either.

He grabbed a chair with both hands and lifted it high.

‘Let’s see if I die or you die. Damn it!’

“Wow, our president has some guts. I’m going to beat you like a dog today.”

On Jeong-sik felt a fist flying towards him and tightly closed his eyes.

-Thud

Nothing happened.

When he opened his eyes, the opponent was lying on the floor.

And he saw a young man he had never seen before.

But he looked familiar.

A cool yet kind face with a tall stature.

‘Who is he? It’s not the first time I’ve seen him, but…’

He approached him.

He didn’t seem to be an enemy.

He handed him a business card.

“I’m Yoon Jeong-hoon from Shinhwa Empire Holdings.”

‘Ah, Yoon Jeong-hoon from Shinhwa Group.’

Yoon Jeong-hoon of Shinhwa Group, the legendary figure who shook the South Korean business world, was standing before him.

***

Leaving the dazed On Jeong-sik behind, Jeong-hoon looked around.

A modest office.

It was different from places that flaunted luxury goods under the guise of being venture companies.

You could see the sincerity towards the company and its management.

The office furniture was also scratched here and there, as if it had all been bought from a secondhand store.

“The office looks pretty rough.”

Jeong-hoon went to where Eun-soo and Kwak Hyun-soo were and asked.

“Where did these guys come from?”

“They say they’re from Gangnam [a wealthy district in Seoul], but they haven’t opened their mouths yet.”

“Hmm. Well, we have no choice. Be gentle. There are many eyes around.”

“Understood.”

Kwak Hyun-soo, wearing a chilling smile, grabbed the boss and his subordinate by the hair, one in each hand.

“Ugh.”

Then he dragged them into the bathroom.

“Ugh.”

Eun-soo, who was guarding the remaining people, frowned and covered his ears.

“Thank you for your help. What brings the chairman of Shinhwa Group here?”

“Ah, we have an affiliate company nearby. Shinhwa Pharmaceuticals. I was just stopping by, but it was noisy. I saw some flies. I hate those guys pathologically.”

“I suspected as much, but it’s true. I didn’t think it was an affiliate because it’s so small. Anyway, thank you again.”

On Jeong-sik got up, bowed his head, and expressed his gratitude.

“It’s nothing. We’re just helping each other out. Our Shinhwa Group hasn’t been paying much attention to the pharmaceutical and bio sectors. So, we’re planning to make a massive investment in the bio field this time. We’re also looking to acquire good companies. We plan to provide substantial funding to promising companies.”

On Jeong-sik’s expression briefly crumpled before smoothing out.

“Ah, whoever gets the investment is lucky. Just hearing about the group’s massive funding makes me envious.”

‘What is this? Is he an idiot?’

Jeong-hoon dropped hints about investment, but he didn’t seem interested, as if it were someone else’s story.

Frustrated that he wasn’t taking the bait, Jeong-hoon cast the fishing line in front of him once more.

“If you know any good companies, please introduce them to me.”

“Me? Let me see, among the people I know, there’s a company with good technology…”

On Jeong-sik pondered, and Jeong-hoon wore a pathetic expression.

‘Tsk, that’s why he couldn’t get investment and had to take out private loans.’

Jeong-hoon thought there was no need to waste time.

“How about your company, Mr. President? Are you confident in your technology?”

“Yes? Our company isn’t quite ready yet… Haha.”

He stammered with a flustered expression.

“I see you’re not confident in your technology.”

“That’s absolutely not true. Our technology is the best.”

“Then that’s settled. How much do you want to sell it for?”

On Jeong-sik blinked his eyes and looked at Jeong-hoon.

It wasn’t that he didn’t understand.

“That’s, that’s…”

It was obvious that he was calculating the company’s value in his head as he stammered.

Jeong-hoon thought he should call out an amount that didn’t need calculation.

“One hundred billion!”

On Jeong-sik, upon hearing Jeong-hoon’s words, jumped up from his seat.

“I will work hard. Chairman. Please take good care of me in the future.”

Jeong-hoon extended his hand, and On Jeong-sik shook it.

The acquisition was confirmed.

The acquisition was decided in an instant.

Jeong-hoon shortened the time and procedures.

He cut off the tedious negotiations with a single stroke.

That was the true power of money.

The power of vast capital that nullified all procedures, negotiations, and time.

It was the power he possessed.

When the negotiations were over, only Kwak Hyun-soo returned to the office.

“Which organization do they belong to?”

“They were gangsters from Gangnam. They seemed to be affiliated with Cheonjihoe [a fictional crime syndicate], but they didn’t answer definitively.”

“Was it drugs?”

“Yes.”

“This is a big problem. Seeing them targeting pharmaceutical companies, there must be a huge demand… They’re definitely targeting China. I think we need to dig a little deeper. And tell Park Chang-soo to prepare to take over Gangnam. We need to move up the timeline.”

“Understood. Park Chang-soo is at the Incheon warehouse right now. Would you like to go there? He’s investigating the core members of Sugeumjae.”

“Let’s go.”

Jeong-hoon moved to the Incheon warehouse.

He smelled the salty sea, but he felt refreshed looking at the open sea.

“You’ve arrived, Young Master.”

“Any harvest?”

“I don’t know how to say this.”

According to Park Chang-soo, Sugeumjae was not just a high-end Korean restaurant.

It was a high-end hostess bar that involved prostitution.

And the important thing was that most of the receptions were filmed.

They used that to blackmail key figures in Jungbu City and extort their interests.

“Ha, those Cheonjihoe bastards are really hiding like cockroaches everywhere in society.”

“Young Master, these people were not affiliated with Cheonjihoe.”

“What? Then where are they from?”

“They won’t open their mouths.”

“Even after Hyun-soo went through them?”

“Yes.”

‘How? It’s not like Hyun-soo has become merciful… There’s definitely something.’

They were mercenaries of Cheonjihoe who used to spill all the information as soon as Kwak Hyun-soo intervened.

Even people who had received special military training confessed easily.

“They must have received rigorous training.”

“Ha, for someone who received such training to be in a high-end restaurant in a small city in the provinces, isn’t that strange?”

“It is strange.”

He told Park Chang-soo to bring the owner.

And he made a phone call.

“Cheon Jin-hyuk, please investigate the taxes, credit card statements, and travel records of Young-mi and the Sugeumjae employees. And investigate the Sugeumjae business owner and raid their accounts.”

“Yes, understood. I will work hard. Boss.”

‘Boss?’

It wasn’t a bad title. It felt like he had gotten a little closer to Cheon Jin-hyuk.

Cheon Jin-hyuk was becoming much closer to people than before.

“Sugeumjae is probably not just here. The names may be different. What would they gain by blackmailing influential figures in Jungbu City? But if they were doing this in Seoul, or in major cities like Busan and Daegu, they would have tremendous power.”

He had a flustered expression.

If the secrets of South Korea’s influential figures were in their hands…

It was terrifying just to imagine.

The man dragged before Jeong-hoon still had unyielding eyes.

He took out his phone.

“It doesn’t seem like he’s going to confess with force. You had Park Hyun-cheol’s tape too, right?”

“I don’t know.”

Looking at his face, Jeong-hoon was convinced.

“You definitely have it. I wonder how Prosecutor Park Hyun-cheol will respond.”

Jeong-hoon took out his phone.

And he dialed a number.

“If Park Hyun-cheol finds out, wouldn’t the others stay still? Cheonjihoe subordinates monitoring the highest-ranking officials of Cheonjihoe… I’m really curious about who’s behind you, monitoring the big shots.”

“…”

Even so, he didn’t open his mouth.

“I’m just curious, but people like Park Hyun-cheol, who have been caught with weaknesses, are different. How do you think they’ll take revenge? What’s so difficult about burying the Sugeumjae owner’s family, even their distant relatives?”

His eyes wavered for a moment, but he soon regained his composure.

‘Cruel bastards, money? Fame? What is it for?’

Jeong-hoon couldn’t understand their strong mentality. That’s why he was even more curious.

‘What is it for?’

“One hundred billion! I’ll send it to your account right now if you reveal who’s behind you.”

He didn’t budge.

“Kill me. Do you think I would do this for money? We have a belief to protect. It is our job to maintain a just order for a more just world.”

Jeong-hoon clicked his tongue as he looked at him.

It was obvious that he wouldn’t answer even if he pressed him further.

Jeong-hoon looked at Kwak Hyun-soo and nodded.

He ordered him to handle it according to procedure.

Justice? Order?

Those were words that shouldn’t come out of their mouths.

With a bitter feeling, Jeong-hoon came out of the warehouse.

He went to the sea where the waves were crashing.

He felt the stench of blood in the sea’s fishy smell.

‘Hoo, there’s still a long way to go. I can’t get tired yet!’

He steadied his wavering heart like the waves.

Jeong-hoon looked at the sky.

The blood-red sunset was getting darker.

It was a time when he needed Da-hye.

***

“Who the hell leaked our amount?”

Han Pan-soo shouted, slamming his hand on the table.

“It must be you.”

Park Hyun-cheol looked at him and smiled bitterly.

“What are you talking about? Why would I do that?”

“Can’t you take a joke?”

“There’s a limit to jokes. Aren’t you accusing me of being a traitor?”

“No, if I can’t have it, you benefit.”

Park Hyun-cheol threw the words out without any emotion.

“How do I benefit?”

“Your benefit is that my power is small.”

“Stop talking nonsense.”

Han Pan-soo retorted in a sharp voice.

“Is that so? Then I apologize.”

Park Hyun-cheol wore a sinister smile.

He slowly nodded and continued.

“Kang Cheol-joong must have given it away. I asked Sugeumjae to finish it without any problems.”

“But where are those guys from? Those rootless bastards handle things too cleanly.”

“Who cares, as long as they do their job well.”

“Well, that’s true, but it’s unsettling.”

Park Hyun-cheol asked at Chairman Han Pan-soo’s uncomfortable expression.

“What is it?”

“I felt like I was being watched when I had a company dinner there last time.”

“What? Who dares to watch us? You seem to be too sensitive.”

“Yeah, I think so. I need to replenish my energy with some young vigor. Hehehe.”

A sinister desire bloomed on Han Pan-soo’s face.

Park Hyun-cheol squinted and smiled at the sight.

“Ha, you’re really something… Well, let’s eat. I have somewhere to go after lunch.”

The two continued their meal in silence.

One was satisfied with deceiving,

And the other thought it was the stage to secure the final evidence.

***

The elevator reached the highest floor of the building.

It was under construction, but there was a small office on one side.

The phone rang.

“It’s me.”

“Yes, what happened?”

“Hanho Construction, owned by Chairman Han Pan-soo, purchased Yoon Jeong-hoon’s land in Yeongi County. And Chairman Han Pan-soo called Yoon Jeong-hoon with a burner phone the day before the Korea Bank bidding deadline.”

“Ah, damn it!”

Profanity burst from Park Hyun-cheol’s mouth.

“Pan-soo, that bastard, needs to be brought to his senses. He’s just a petty merchant. I’ll have you plan and report the investigation directly. He thinks the world has changed just because he’s made some money. How dare he…”

“Yes, sir. I will prepare thoroughly.”

He hung up the phone, knocked on the door, and entered.

“I’ve come to meet Chairman Yoon Jeong-hoon.”

“Who are you?”

“You’ll know if I say I’m Park Hyun-cheol, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office.”

***

Jeong-hoon stared at Park Hyun-cheol standing at the door.

He felt bad about his smile.

He was unpleasant for coming without any manners or a word.

“I never thought you would come here.”

“How can I stay still when I’m curious about what kind of person Yoon Jeong-hoon, the dark horse of the business world, is?”

“What’s the matter?”

“Did Han Pan-soo tell you?”

“What?”

“I’ve confirmed everything. You sold the land to Han Pan-soo. The prime land where the administrative capital is coming in. It was a little cheaper than the market price. And you talked to him before the bidding proposal deadline. With a burner phone.”

“Well, I don’t know what you’re talking about. If you came here to say such nonsense, please leave.”

“Huh, this young man has no manners.”

“I don’t think you and I are in a position to be polite to each other.”

“You never know, we may have to be polite to each other again. Hehehe.”

Jeong-hoon was bothered by his smile.

“Hmm, I can’t tell from your expression. This young man maintains a good poker face. Well, it doesn’t matter. If I believe it, that’s the truth. Han Pan-soo definitely leaked the bidding price. I don’t have evidence, but I’m sure of it. I’ll take care of it and handle it myself.”

Jeong-hoon thought it was good.

The crack between the two is unconditionally advantageous to him.

He thought that if he took out the weakened side depending on the situation, he could easily sweep them away.

Park Hyun-cheol got up and went outside.

“Hey, but you really have no manners. You didn’t even give a cup of tea to someone who might become your father-in-law in the future, and you don’t even think about seeing me off. I can’t give my daughter to you. Hehehe.”

Jeong-hoon froze in an instant.

He couldn’t even blink.

His whole body was paralyzed.

Only his bitter face and laughter became clearer.

He shook his head violently to come to his senses.

‘Is that bastard crazy? Father-in-law.’

Scenes passed like a slideshow.

Uncle Man-ho’s words.

‘Your father is a prosecutor, right? Deputy Chief Prosecutor.’

His grandmother’s cold expression that suddenly hardened.

Park Hyun-cheol, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office! And Park Da-hye…

Jeong-hoon slammed the armrest hard with his fist.

“What nonsense!”

He roared like thunder and jumped up.

He strangled Park Hyun-cheol’s neck with both hands as if to kill him.

“Don’t talk nonsense!”

Jeong-hoon glared at him as if to kill him.

He concentrated all the strength in his body into both hands.

Park Hyun-cheol’s red face, which had turned crimson, began to turn blue.

Genius Grandson of the Cash King Becomes a Chaebol