I Became a Black Market Tycoon with an Inventory - Chapter 150

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150 – Honeymoon
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Geun-su had just finished an elaborate wedding ceremony and was now riding in a car with his new wife Eun-seo and his daughter Ha-yul toward Gimpo Airport.
However, they didn’t arrive at Gimpo Airport itself, but rather at the Gimpo Business Aviation Center located beside it.
It was a separate facility exclusively for passengers using private jets.
Geun-su hadn’t even known such a place existed.
“From here on, I’ll be taking care of you.”
The moment the car stopped, a staff member approached, opened the door, and greeted him politely.
Geun-su had barely stepped out of the car when staff members appeared from nowhere, unloading luggage from the trunk and attending to his wife and Ha-yul.
I followed the man.
After completing a simple security check, we were already at the boarding gate.
Less than five minutes had passed since we exited the car, and boarding was already available.
As I approached the boarding gate, I saw Alex’s private jet.
A real private jet.
I’d only ever seen one on television. This was my first time seeing one in person.
The massive, majestic aircraft gleamed brilliantly.
The sleek fuselage caught the sunlight, radiating an overwhelming presence.
It was magnificent.
It was astounding.
I let out an astonished laugh mixed with wonder.
My wife and Ha-yul were equally amazed, their mouths hanging open.
“Please board from this way. We hope you have a wonderful trip.”
Following the guidance, I boarded the private jet.
Upon stepping inside, my jaw dropped once again.
The interior of the private jet resembled someone’s office or home rather than an airplane.
Plush carpeting,
Soft leather sofas replacing the narrow seats.
Even a sturdy-looking table that wouldn’t shake.
A separate room had been prepared in the back as well.
Inside was a comfortable-looking bed.
While I was amazed, Ha-yul seemed even more fascinated.
Before I could stop her, she leaped onto the sofa.
The plush sofa wrapped around Ha-yul warmly and cozily.
I was admiring the aircraft in a daze when a woman in uniform approached.
“Jung Geun-su, I’m Lee Na-yeon, the flight attendant assigned to serve you and An Eun-seo. It’s an honor to serve you. Please be seated, and we’ll take off immediately.”
“Yes.”
I answered somewhat bewilderedly and took my seat.
As I fastened my seatbelt, the private jet began to move.
I’d traveled abroad several times before, so I understood how abnormal this was.
Normally, to board a plane, you have to arrive early, get your ticket issued, check your luggage, go through security and immigration checks, wait around for a while, board when the gate opens, wait for everyone to board, make announcements for late passengers, confirm everyone is aboard, then wait some more while coordinating with other departing aircraft before finally taking off…
Here, it’s just a matter of fastening the seatbelt before we depart immediately.
It happens in an instant.
Once the private jet reaches a certain altitude, the flight attendant asks about in-flight dining.
“Would you care for a meal? We have steaks and lobster prepared by a first-class chef, grilled salmon, pasta, bibimbap, ramen, and more.”
“Do you want something?”
Geun-su asked Eun-seo.
Eun-seo shakes her head.
Still tense from the wedding ceremony, neither of them had any appetite.
“How about a glass of wine instead?”
“Yes, let’s do that.”
“Since we’re not hungry… could we trouble you for wine instead?”
Geun-su asked politely.
“Of course. I’ll prepare it right away.”
Shortly after, wine was served in elegant glasses.
“It’s a 2014 vintage Château Pétrus.”
The flight attendant explained, but I didn’t really hear it.
I just felt that this situation was surreal.
The flight attendant prepared orange juice for Ha-yul.
I sipped the wine while gazing out the window.
I was savoring the luxury that a private jet offered.
So this is what a private jet is like, I thought.
I found myself thinking that if I ever made a lot of money, I should definitely consider getting a private jet someday.
A private jet was that appealing.
“We will be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts.”
It felt like we’d barely been in the air, yet we were already arriving.
I felt a slight pang of regret.
If I’d known the private jet experience would be this good, I should have suggested Europe or America instead of China—somewhere with a longer flight time.
Whether the private jet knew my feelings or not, it landed at Beijing Capital International Airport.
“It has been an honor to serve you. We look forward to seeing you again when you return to South Korea in a week. We wish you a wonderful trip.”
The jet came to a stop, and the door opened.
As Geun-su and Eun-seo stood at the top of the stairs, the sound of music reached my ears.
Looking ahead, an honor guard was playing welcoming music.
I looked around the surroundings.
Wondering if there was someone else.
I looked around, thinking perhaps some famous person had arrived at the same time.
But there was no one around.
The honor guard was for Geun-su and his bride.
Surely not.
Surely an honor guard for Geun-su and his bride?
Continuing to wonder, I descended the few steps.
A man was waiting at the bottom of the stairs.
“Are you Jung Geun-su?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
The man greeted me in fluent Korean.
“It’s an honor to meet you. I’m Li Wei, Deputy Director of the Beijing Tourism Bureau. I’ve come to assist with your tour of China. If you need anything at all, please let me know and I’ll take care of it immediately.”
“Understood.”
“Then shall we head to the hotel? We’ve prepared accommodations for you.”
“Very well.”
At Li Wei’s gesture, three Maybachs pulled up in a line.
One Maybach came to a slow stop in front of me.
Once I got in, we left the airport without any customs inspection.
I was bewildered.
I asked Li Wei about it.
“Um… we didn’t go through immigration.”
“Ah, we’ve already handled that for you. We couldn’t trouble you with such formalities.”
Li Wei answered with a smile.
The Maybach was comfortable, but I felt uneasy.
Something didn’t feel right.
I wondered if they’d confused me with someone else named Jung Geun-su.
Police motorcycles driven by Public Security Bureau officers followed in front and behind the Maybach.
They began escorting my vehicle.
The officers controlled the traffic signals.
They seized every signal before our vehicle passed through.
As the car passed, the officers saluted it.
This was a courtesy reserved only for state guests of the highest tier.
At this point, fear began to outweigh any pleasure.
I grew worried that they really had made a mistake.
To be honest, the private jet had already crossed many lines, but I could rationalize it somewhat.
If you have money, you can buy a private jet.
I could convince myself that In-bae had made a lot of money.
But this was something else entirely.
When we landed at the airport, an honor guard appeared.
Someone from the Beijing Tourism Bureau came out to guide us.
Immigration was skipped at the airport.
The Public Security Bureau controlled traffic and provided an escort.
These were things I could never have imagined in the world I used to live in.
Even now, it doesn’t feel real.
Who on earth was Alex close to that he could arrange all this?
Who could possibly do something like this?
One thing was certain—this person was no ordinary individual.
Who could it be?
I was curious.
I pondered, but no one came to mind.
In the meantime, the Maybach arrived at the hotel.
The hotel was a 5-Star Hotel that perfectly captured the essence of Beijing’s traditional Hutong architecture.
Every room was configured as a standalone villa with its own private garden.
My jaw dropped at the hotel’s sheer luxury.
Every single accessory and objet d’art exuded sophistication.
“This is the accommodation we’ve prepared for you. If you’re not satisfied, we can arrange a different hotel.”
“No, this is more than sufficient.”
“Then please rest. I’ll come pick you up this evening.”
“… No, that’s really not necessary…”
“I’ll leave someone here to assist you. You can have them handle any miscellaneous tasks.”
“That’s really not needed…”
But Li Wei didn’t listen to Geun-su’s protests.
It felt like he simply wanted to showcase everything he had prepared.
“Then this evening, I’ll take you to Beijing’s finest malatang restaurant. Farewell.”
Li Wei bowed respectfully and disappeared.
Left alone, Geun-su felt shock and bewilderment give way to sheer astonishment and dread.
I couldn’t believe this situation.
If I went back and told this story at a drinking gathering, everyone would surely laugh at me.
“I took a private jet to China, and the moment I landed, an honor guard was lined up saluting.”
“A Maybach was waiting right there. I got in and the Public Security Bureau escorted me.”
“A guide from the Beijing Tourism Bureau showed up.”
If Eun-seo and Ha-yul weren’t here, I’d be the perfect liar.
Even now, in this very moment, I couldn’t believe what was happening.
And the questions kept coming.
What on earth has In-bae hyung been doing in China to make this possible?
Or who does he know to pull off something like this?
This isn’t something money can buy.
This is something only possible with tremendous power and influence.
In-bae hyung said he knew someone.
He said they’d take care of everything, but I never imagined it would be to this extent.
I felt like I’d become a state guest.
Geun-su hurriedly grabbed his phone and called Alex.
In-bae hyung, unaware of what was unfolding here, answered in his usual carefree voice.
– Yeah. You made it?
“Yes. Thanks to you, hyung, I arrived safely.”
– Good. Have fun, eat lots of delicious food, and come back. It’d be nice if you brought Ha-yul’s sister too. Hehe.
“But hyung.”
– Yes.
“May I ask you something?”
– Yes. Go ahead.
“Which Chinese official do you know that warrants such a reception? I was truly amazed.”
– Haha. There’s a tsundere hyung for you. He’s shy, so just pretend you don’t know. Just enjoy it. That’s all that matters.
“I’m truly grateful. This will be a honeymoon we’ll never forget.”
Geun-su kept thanking me over the phone.
Thanks to In-bae hyung, our three families had created memories we’d cherish for a lifetime.
I was grateful for the remarkable thing In-bae hyung had done for us,
but what touched me most was how much thought he’d put into it.
My loyalty to the Dae-hoon Faction and In-bae had already maxed out, but I added one more point to it.
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“May I ask when you’ll be returning to South Korea, sir?”
“I’m not sure. But it looks like I’ll be staying for quite a while longer. Is it inconvenient? If it is, you can head back first. South Korea is safe, and with the Dae-hoon Faction here, it should be fine.”
When I showed no signs of returning even after Geun-su’s wedding ended, Allen, who handled my security, came to ask me a question.
When did I plan to return to the Philippines?
But I still had Triad Society matters to handle,
and more than anything, being in South Korea felt comfortable.
I wanted to stay a bit longer.
Unlike me, Allen and the Obsidian Unit might find life in South Korea inconvenient.
That was only natural.
I’d found it inconvenient when I first went to the Philippines too.
This cold wouldn’t be familiar to the Obsidian Unit.
So I told them to go back first.
South Korea was safer than the Philippines.
The likelihood of anything happening was extremely low.
And though it’s a bit embarrassing to admit, I’m damn good at fighting.
It’s been a long time since I was discharged, but I haven’t stopped training.
I exercise daily even now and spar regularly.
No one has beaten me one-on-one yet.
On top of that, I have weapons in my inventory.
Quite a lot of them, actually.
So I consider myself safe.
Honestly, it’s laughable that a security team is even assigned to someone like me.
Why would a security team follow me around?
I’d be perfectly fine without one.
But the world’s thoughts and mine have always been slightly different.
“It’s not about inconvenience.”
“It’s not inconvenient?”
“It’s just that if you’re planning to stay longer, I thought perhaps we should relocate your residence.”
“Your residence?”
After returning to South Korea, I had been staying in the house that Dae-hoon had gifted me in the past.
More precisely, I was living in the house next to Dae-hoon’s.
But they wanted me to relocate?
“Sir, if you stay here, it becomes rather difficult for us to provide security. Apartments have too many people coming and going, and the traffic patterns are complicated. If you’re planning to stay in South Korea for an extended period, wouldn’t it be better to move to a place that’s more secure and easier to protect?”
Allen made the suggestion carefully.
He had a point.
It would be one thing if I refused security altogether.
But I couldn’t inconvenience the Obsidian Unit while accepting their protection.
I hadn’t set a date for my return to the Philippines.
I would be visiting South Korea frequently in the future, and if I stayed here each time, the Obsidian Unit would feel the strain of their duties.
It would be better to purchase a residence where everyone could live comfortably and where security operations would be easier to manage.
I hadn’t made this mistake out of carelessness.
Though not for long, I had worked as a bodyguard myself.
In my own way, I tried to be considerate of the Obsidian Unit by deliberately pretending not to notice them.
A bodyguard should exist like a shadow or the air itself.
The more I acknowledge their presence, the more uncomfortable they become.
They must retreat deeper into the darkness.
So I lived by seeing without looking, knowing without acknowledging.
I tried not to pay attention as much as possible.
But this time, I had indeed overlooked something.
This wasn’t a matter of consideration—it was a structural problem.
And to be honest.
I had never actually lived in the house Dae-hoon gave me, and that always made me feel guilty toward him.
Dae-hoon had gifted me a house and continued to maintain it.
Yet I had never even visited it.
That weighed on my mind constantly.
So this time, I was determined to stay here no matter what.
It was simply a promise I made to myself.
I hadn’t expected that promise to come to light this way.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t think of that.”
“No, sir. You can continue to stay here. I was merely offering a suggestion.”
As I apologized, Allen became even more apologetic.
But it would be better to move.
Since the topic had come up, I should look into it right away.
“Allen, find a decent place for us. Somewhere comfortable for all of us. Easy to secure, with convenient traffic patterns.”
“Understood, sir.”
“But there’s one condition.”
“Please tell me.”
“First, the security quarters where you and your team stay must be larger than my living space. Or you can purchase multiple properties. Got it? That’s my only condition.”
“…Understood.”
Seoul’s real estate prices were steep, and it was difficult to secure multiple properties.
I’d mentioned beforehand that I didn’t want to end up with just my own spacious place while they scattered across fragmented accommodations.
Truthfully, I wouldn’t have minded living in a goshiwon that reeked of humanity.
But the Obsidian Unit would find it uncomfortable.
“If you find a decent property, tell Ana first and buy it. Don’t just purchase something on a whim and get scolded later.”
“Yes. Ana handles the documentation. I’ll make sure everything is properly documented.”
“I’m always grateful to you all.”
I hadn’t had the chance to say this before, so I told Allen now.
“You don’t need to say such things, sir. Rather, we’re always grateful to you.”
Allen bowed respectfully.
I was so grateful for this Obsidian Unit that I’d once given them an extraordinarily generous bonus.
But the Obsidian Unit had donated every last penny to Unity Town.
They said they didn’t need money for themselves.
I didn’t know what to do with these guys.
I didn’t know how to express my gratitude.
*******
National Intelligence Service.
“Who attended the Dae-hoon Faction wedding?”
“I did, sir.”
Deputy Director Hwang On-yu answered.
“Any updates on the Triad Society? Did you notice anything suspicious?”
“None of the Triad Society members were in attendance.”
Deputy Director Hwang On-yu, who had attended Geun-su’s wedding, reported.
“Is that so? Still, keep monitoring them going forward. We have intelligence that the Triad Society is entering the country. Stay vigilant.”
“Understood.”
“Then let’s conclude today’s briefing here.”
After the meeting ended and everyone left, Deputy Director Hwang On-yu remained and called for the Team Leader.
“Team Leader.”
“What is it?”
“There’s something unusual I wanted to mention.”
“Something unusual?”
“That… you remember Gong In-bae, the one we met when we went to the Philippines looking for Shin Jung-gi?”
“Gong In-bae? That bastard?”
“Yes.”
“What about him?”
“When I went to Jung Geun-su’s wedding, Gong In-bae was there.”
“Hmm…”
Team Leader Park Do-jin’s expression became unreadable.
Team Leader Park Do-jin still hadn’t forgotten what happened in the Philippines.
Just thinking about it makes my body tremble with rage.
It was truly humiliating.
Shin Jung-gi had stolen state secrets and disappeared.
To find him, I relied on a single tip and recklessly traveled all the way to the Philippines.
When I was at a loss, unable to locate Shin Jung-gi there.
I met Gong In-bae and succeeded in tracking Shin Jung-gi.
It felt as though Shin Jung-gi was within my grasp.
It seemed I was succeeding in a mission everyone said was impossible.
But when they demanded a ransom, I had no choice but to abandon Shin Jung-gi right before my eyes.
I couldn’t bring Shin Jung-gi back by paying ten million dollars.
I reported it to my superiors, but the answer was no.
After that, I stopped pursuing Shin Jung-gi.
Officially, the operation to apprehend Shin Jung-gi continued, but there were no personnel, resources, or funds allocated to it.
We were only going through the motions on paper.
As a result, Park Do-jin had to endure humiliating mockery.
He became a laughingstock within the National Intelligence Service.
If I hadn’t identified Shin Jung-gi’s location at all, this wouldn’t have happened.
If I hadn’t known where Shin Jung-gi was, I would have simply returned in disappointment.
But Shin Jung-gi, whom I thought I had captured, slipped away.
It felt like having something given and then taken away.
The taste was bitter.
I needed someone to blame.
That someone was Gong In-bae.
Without Gong In-bae, there would have been no reason for this problem to arise.
Without Gong In-bae, I wouldn’t have found Shin Jung-gi, and Park Do-jin wouldn’t have had reason to taste humiliation.
So it was Gong In-bae’s fault.
Park Do-jin truly believed this.
So he thought he had to inflict at least that level of humiliation on Gong In-bae.
At least he had to repay Gong In-bae with the same disgrace he had suffered.
“Mark Gong In-bae for now.”
Park Do-jin gave the order with a contemptible smile.
Through the Inventory, I had become a major player in the black market.
150 – Honeymoon
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