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Chapter 24




The Genius Grandson of the Loan King - Chapter 24 (24/840)
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“Mingsoo, go to the car first.”
I threw the car keys to Mingsoo.
Mingsoo, who caught the car keys, hesitated for a moment before walking towards the car.
“Where are we going?”
“Let's go to my car.”
“You lead the way.”
I followed behind Taejeon.
I got into the passenger seat after she got into the driver's seat.
“I didn’t expect you to acknowledge me at school.”
“Family, right?”
What a pain.
You're the worst.
I continued the conversation while hiding my true feelings.
“So, what’s the matter? I’m waiting for a friend.”
“What’s the rush?”
Taejeon’s eyes, which glared at me, showed curiosity.
“Why are you so prickly? Is someone going to eat you? Even if you’re my sister, you don’t have to talk to me like that.”
“Yeah, sister. What’s the matter?”
Taejeon sighed, seemingly finding my behavior ridiculous.
“We don’t need to be so confrontational, right? I’m not interested in what Grandfather does, and it doesn’t matter to me whether you learn from him or do something else.”
“Yeah, I don’t care if you’re interested in what Grandfather does. What I care about is why you suddenly called me out here.”
“...”
Taejeon seemed to be considering whether to speak.
She will probably propose an alliance.
She did the same before.
But then she betrayed me.
“I... I’m interested in Ilseong Group.”
“Great, good luck! I’m sure you can secure a position. I’ll support you. Is that all you wanted to say?”
“Hey!”
She shouted, perhaps annoyed by my continuous sarcasm.
“Why!”
I raised my voice in response.
I was planning to accept the alliance proposal.
This time, I’ll use her to the fullest and then betray her.
I learned from my previous life that, no matter how much money one has, it’s impossible to beat the chaebols after the financial real-name system.
For that, I need the power of Ilseong Group.
“I’m not interested in Grandfather’s wealth. You take over his business. I want Ilseong Group. Help me. Let’s form an alliance.”
“Alliance?”
“Eventually, it will come down to a fight between our brother and you. From what I can see, you have a higher chance of winning. If I provide you with information about Dad and my brother, your chances will increase even more. What do you think?”
I couldn’t help but snicker.
“Do you really think that the reckless Taejeon can do anything? Don’t you overestimate him too much?”
“... Don’t underestimate him. He’s still the eldest grandson. You’re from the maternal side, while Taejeon is the eldest grandson from the paternal side. With Ilseong Group’s support, you might be surprised. Don’t be too confident.”
“Ha! Taejeon? That guy?”
“Hey! Are you even listening to me?”
Although I kept mocking her every time I saw her, it seemed that further provocation wouldn’t help.
“Alright, let’s say you give me information. What do you want from me? An alliance means there should be something in return. What do you want me to do?”
“Get Grandfather to help me. And... not immediately, but a few years or even decades from now, support me. When Grandfather passes away and you take over his position, that’s when I need your support.”
I pretended to think about it.
Taejeon waited silently, watching me with a closed mouth as I closed my eyes and pretended to think.
“... I don’t understand. If Taejeon becomes the successor, can’t you just ask him for support then? As a younger brother, wouldn’t he support you?”
“Ha~ Taejeon? The moment he becomes the successor, he’ll try to swallow Ilseong Group whole. He’s a greedy person who doesn’t know his limits. Don’t you think so?”
“But if I support you, can you really take over Ilseong Group? It seems more likely that it will be unified.”
No matter how smart and capable you are, Ilseong Group is still Taejeon’s paternal side.
As the chairman of Ilseong Group, who has already established a succession plan, there’s no reason to change it.
The only variable is that the chairman of Ilseong Group is said to favor his eldest daughter, Taejeon’s mother.
But the chairman of Ilseong Group is...
a person without blood or tears.
If the management rights are at risk, he could even abandon his daughter. That’s the king of Ilseong Group, Chairman Seo Yonggeun.
“I don’t plan to take everything. I’m not that foolish. But I will take at least half. It’s my mother’s rightful share.”
“... You have big dreams, don’t you, sister?”
“Anyway, what do you think? Do you have any thoughts?”
“Hmm... Isn’t this a huge loss for you? That’s why it feels so uncomfortable. I’m the only one who benefits immediately, while you only get a promise, right?”
She must have been taken aback.
After the chairman of Ilseong Group suffered a heart attack, she began her real moves. She rebelled against her uncle, the successor, and eventually entered a share battle.
In the end, I supported her, and she secured one-third of the Ilseong Group’s subsidiaries.
Our hands, which we had joined, separated at that moment.
Taejeon, along with her brother, Taejeon, was the woman who sent me to hell.
That was Taejeon.
“You won’t lose anything, right? Let’s trust each other as family. What do you think? Don’t you trust me?”
“Pu, pu. Hahaha.”
I burst out laughing at the sudden question, “Don’t you trust me?”
What, this woman actually asks such a question?
“Why are you laughing?”
Taejeon frowned.
“Well, the question ‘Don’t you trust me?’ was a bit funny. I’ll think about it. It’s not something I can decide easily.”
“What’s there to think about? Are you going to miss such a good opportunity? You said it yourself, it’s a loss for me.”
“You’re right. It’s a loss for you. But this is the first time we’ve talked. How can I trust you and immediately join hands with you?”
Of course, I also want to make her wait and see how she reacts.
“I’ll think about it. I’ll give you an answer as soon as possible. Oh, and don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone else. I’m not that stupid.”
Taejeon, who didn’t expect me to say I’d think about it, stared at me silently for a while.
She eventually sighed.
“... Alright. Give me an answer as soon as possible. I can’t wait too long. If you drag it out, I’ll have to find another way. Do you understand?”
“Yeah, I understand. Is that all? I’ll contact you later.”
I was about to get out of the car when Taejeon added something.
“Wait a moment. I’ll give you a gift.”
I let go of the door handle and looked at her.
“What?”
“Dad seems to be plotting something with the Myeongdong managers. I don’t know the details, but be careful when you meet them.”
There’s no such thing as a belated warning.
I stared at Taejeon, speechless.
“Why? Does it sound like a lie?”
“No, I just thought for a moment... Can you really help?”
Taejeon’s face twisted.
“What do you mean?”
“I’ve already met all the Myeongdong managers and finished the cleanup. All of Grandfather’s nominee accounts have been recovered, and I’ve set up a monthly report.”
“What?”
Taejeon looked at me in surprise.
She can make such expressions. I’m really learning a lot about her today.
“I really need to think about this for a long time, don’t I?”
“... You’ve subdued the Myeongdong managers?”
“Yeah, it wasn’t that difficult.”
“... You’re not an ordinary person.”
Taejeon’s face broke into a strange smile.
She must be thinking that I’ll be useful.
Ma! In the past, we ate together, drank together, and even went to the sauna together. Oh, we did everything! Do you know?
Ah... We didn’t go to the sauna.
‘I know you better than you know yourself. Look forward to it. This time...’
I got out of Taejeon’s car and headed to where my car was parked.
Seeing Mingsoo reading a law book in the car, I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Hey! Studying in the car?”
“Hey, Muhyeok! Who was that woman just now? She was so pretty. Introduce me. Why did you meet her alone? Damn, you tell me to study hard for the bar exam, but you go around meeting women? What a jerk.”
Mingsoo’s words, which poured out as soon as he sat in the car, made my ears hurt.
I replied with a nonchalant expression.
“She’s my cousin.”
“Oh, really? Sorry.”
Mingsoo quickly apologized.
“Don’t be fooled by her appearance. She’s a gumiho with hundreds of snakes inside. She’s not someone I can be with.”
Mingsoo then quietly turned back to his law book.
“I’m hungry. Let’s go eat! Let’s go, Driver Kim!”
I shook my head and started the car.
The car slowly pulled out.
After eating with Mingsoo and returning home, I headed straight to the study where Grandfather was.
I stood at the door and said,
“Grandfather, it’s Muhyeok.”
Grandfather’s voice came from inside the study.
“Come in.”
“Yes.”
I opened the door and went in. Mr. Ha was not there, and Grandfather was sitting alone in his chair.
“How was your first class? Was it interesting?”
“Yes, I greeted my classmates.”
“Is that so?”
“I met Cousin Jisu.”
“Jisu? Oh, you’re in the same university, right?”
“Yes, we agreed to have dinner together next time.”
“Good. Get along well with your cousins. Understand?”
“Yes.”
Grandfather nodded in satisfaction.
“Alright, what brings you to me as soon as you got home? Speak up.”
I cautiously spoke up.
“... Grandfather, you asked me to manage the secret accounts, right?”
“Yes.”
“I want to transfer them overseas.”
“Overseas?”
“Yes, if you don’t plan to use the money immediately, I want to invest it overseas.”
Chairman Seo, who had been leaning back in his chair, leaned forward.
“Hmm, invest. Are you confident? Do you remember what I said when I entrusted you with the accounts?”
“Yes, you said that if I make a mistake, this money might be the last.”
“Maintaining the status quo wouldn’t be bad, so why do you want to transfer the money overseas?”
Transferring money overseas is not easy even now, but it will become even harder after the financial real-name system is implemented.
With Grandfather’s power, it should be easy to transfer the money overseas.
“I think the current government will continue to implement policies that are increasingly unfavorable to you. Even if you’re not the target, as a major player in the underground economy, you will suffer the most. That’s why I think it’s necessary to transfer the funds overseas in advance.”
“Hmm...”
“Can’t we use the branches of the large corporations that Grandfather has lent money to, to launder the money and send it to the U.S.?”
Grandfather, who had been looking at me with interest, spoke.
“Yes, it’s easy. But your explanation for why we need to do this is still lacking. Are you going to transfer the money overseas because of the financial real-name system, which hasn’t even been implemented yet? Is there a reason to do so?”
I replied calmly.
“Since you entrusted me with the money, you should trust me and help me do what I think is best. Isn’t that right?”
It was a bold statement, but sometimes the direct approach is the best.
“Ha ha ha! Interesting, very interesting. Your uncles are always timid in front of me and can’t even speak properly, but you, Muhyeok, are fearless or full of spirit. In any case, it’s good to see.”
That’s right.
That’s how I used to be.
I was always timid in front of Grandfather and couldn’t speak properly.
Although he seemed to consider me a potential successor, he was never satisfied.
“Alright, what can I do to help?”
“Transfer 400 billion to a U.S. account.”
“And?”
“Don’t ask me about the money until the year 2000. I’ll handle it myself.”
“Huh? Don’t ask about 400 billion?”
“Yes.”
After thinking for a while, Grandfather nodded.
“Alright, give it a try. But there’s no second chance. Whether you make a profit or lose the money, you only need to return 400 billion to me. Understand?”
“Yes.”
“Mr. Ha will handle the transfer to ensure it’s done cleanly and without any issues in the U.S.”
“Thank you, Grandfather.”
I didn’t expect to have such a conversation in Grandfather’s study.
My changed behavior has also influenced Grandfather.
Now...
I need to find someone to manage my accounts.
‘At this time, he... was running from loan sharks, right?’
Grandfather didn’t talk about the slush fund anymore.
Instead, he asked about my university life.
After our conversation ended and I left the study, Mr. Ha came into the house.
“Mr. Ha.”
“Yes, young master.”
“... Can you find one person for me?”
“A person?”
Mr. Ha stopped, looking a bit puzzled.
“Please tell me. However, it might take some time. The more information you provide, the faster we can find the person.”
I tried to recall as much as possible and explained.
Mr. Ha took out a notebook and wrote down what I said.
A few days later.
Mr. Ha gave me the address of the inn where the person was staying.
He asked me curiously,
“Han Kyungik? He has a lot of loans. That’s why it was easy to find him. But why...”
“Ha ha ha. He’s useful. Thank you, Mr. Ha.”
Mr. Ha didn’t ask any more questions after that.
Han Kyungik.
The future stock market legend known as the “Super Ant.”
But now, he’s just a stock addict struggling with loan sharks.
He will soon become my person and help grow my wealth.
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