Max-Level Son of a Chaebol Family - Chapter 13

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13. Securing My Home (3)

Namsan Leech spoke with dissatisfaction.

“What, there’s someone who came to look at the house before us? Is this house already sold?”

“Th-that can’t be! I just confirmed with the House Owner that it wasn’t sold!”

“Really? Then it’s fine. Whoever finishes the contract first becomes the owner.”

The bastard smiled, pulling up the corners of his mouth.

One eye was sanpaku, the other was reverse sanpaku.

The bastard had those eerie eyes even when he was fifteen.

Namsan Leech stuck his hand into one pants pocket and tilted his head sideways.

“Too bad, Snotty Kid. I’m going to buy this house.”

“What should we do, Playboy Hyung? We’re going to live in this house.”

I smiled coldly.

“Hyung just said it himself. The person who finishes the contract first becomes the owner.”

I turned my back.

“We’ll be going back now.”

Is this what they call a fateful rivalry?

Isn’t that strange?

For some reason, I don’t want to give this Brat even a single cookie?

This Brat and I were famous as bitter enemies in the Underground Finance World.

‘Hey, Guardian Spirit.’

Snap.

As soon as I used Finger Snapping, the Grim Reaper smoothly rose up.

[Why again?]

‘Go scrape up all the Ghosts in this area.’

[Do I have to?]

The Grim Reaper tilted his head sideways.

‘I’m going to cut off that Brat’s funding first.’

Cut off the enemy’s supply lines and secure our own resources.

That’s the basics of warfare.

But the Grim Reaper still seemed confused.

[What does funding have to do with ghosts?]

‘You’re good at something, aren’t you? Dreams. Let’s properly show them that this house is a ghost den.’

[Ah, I understand. The House Owner?]

‘No, that brat’s mother.’

I grinned wickedly.

[That’s quite a sinister smile.]

Ah, that’s unavoidable.

I was imagining how shocked that brat’s mother would be seeing the hundreds of spirits floating around this mansion.

It’s just a dream anyway, so she wouldn’t die of a heart attack, right?

She’d probably just beat her son’s back senseless while nagging him about wanting to buy such a ghost den, and that would be the end of it.

If she came to see this house in person, the effect would be even better.

‘Can’t do it?’

[As if I couldn’t.]

The Grim Reaper was smiling with the exact same expression as me.

[That family has accumulated so much karma. Spirits, gather!]

At the Grim Reaper’s summoning, ghosts flocked together at a terrifying speed.

If they got caught, they’d be dragged straight to the Underworld for judgment.

In other words, the Grim Reaper was the absolute authority over ghosts.

The Grim Reaper even yanked out the earthbound spirits that were stuck in the ground with a single pull.

[I’ll be back.]

‘How reassuring!’

I smiled with satisfaction.

Meanwhile, the Namsan Leech who was opening the front door to enter the mansion trembled violently.

“Shit, what the hell? It suddenly got fucking creepy in here? I just got goosebumps on my arms!”

Anyway, that brat has good instincts.

But my instincts were ringing in a different direction.

‘It’s not like the house price is dirt cheap, so it shouldn’t be glittering with gold light this much. Could there be gold bars buried somewhere in this garden? Considering how many wealthy and powerful people have passed through this house.’

Or maybe not.

That was all something to think about after I became the owner of this house.

‘Now then, shall I solve the money problem?’

As quickly as possible!

Before that brat snatches it first!

So by today!

* * *

We returned to the real estate office in Myeongdong.

The Real Estate Agent put down the telephone.

“The House Owner says he’ll sell the house to whoever pays the full amount including the final payment. First come, first served.”

It was because there were two people wanting to buy the house.

Originally, when competition arises, it becomes advantageous for the seller.

This is all because of that Namsan Leech brat.

‘Now it’s become a fight over who can prepare the money first.’

I looked back at Mother.

“Mother, can I really buy this house?”

“Mm.”

Mother had a slightly troubled expression.

That was understandable since she had heard it called a ghost den, and had directly seen the mansion left in complete disarray.

But Mother nodded her head and smiled brightly.

“It’s a house we’re getting thanks to our son, so we should buy the place you like. Mother likes apartments, single houses, everything is good.”

I never expected her to give permission so readily.

I jumped into Mother’s arms and smiled brightly.

“Mother, thank you so much. Our Mother really is the best!”

“But the money we have right now is a bit insufficient…”

Mother looked back at Secretary Kim.

“Secretary Kim, may I ask you something?”

“Yes, please go ahead.”

“If we were to take out a loan using that house as collateral, how much would be possible?”

“From banks to private loans. Shall I look into it for you?”

I answered before Mother could respond.

“No need. I have no intention of taking out a loan using that house as collateral.”

“Why not?”

“The interest rates are too expensive.”

I may not know other things, but I’m well-versed in this area.

This isn’t the 21st century era of zero interest rates.

Because institutional finance represented by banks hasn’t properly established itself, even getting a real estate mortgage loan is extremely difficult.

Not to mention the expensive interest rates.

That’s why people would reluctantly resort to high-interest private loans with annual rates approaching 40 or 50%.

“Just to buy one house, you’d make Mother go through that hardship? I’d rather give up the house than see her suffer like that.”

So this method is a pass.

“Then what are you going to do?”

“Mother, would it be okay to sell Father’s Watch?”

“This?”

“Don’t you want to sell it? Then should we pawn it temporarily and get it back later?”

“You mean go to the Pawn Shop?”

I nodded my head.

“Yes, there’s a very famous place in this neighborhood.”

“Alright. Let’s go together. I don’t know how much we can get for pawning this though.”

I shook my head.

“No, please stay here, Mother.”

“Huh?”

“It would be troublesome if the House Owner came to sign the contract and then left again because there was no one here to contract with.”

Actually, that was just an excuse.

‘When it comes to money matters, Master doesn’t go easy on anyone, even children. He’s the type who mercilessly beats down prices at every opportunity. I’ll have no choice but to steel myself and approach the negotiation with some resolve.’

I didn’t want to show Mother my unfamiliar side.

I didn’t want to startle her.

I wanted to remain a good and lovely son.

So I deliberately smiled even brighter.

“Thirty minutes should be enough. Mother, please read the contract carefully and check it over. While having a warm cup of tea. How about it?”

I need to get this done quickly.

I have to hurry if I want to properly screw over the Namsan Leech.

“So you’re saying you’ll go to the pawn shop alone?”

“Come on, why would I go alone? There’s someone here who seems like they’d be sharp at negotiations.”

I turned to look at Secretary Kim.

Secretary Kim is a man who keeps his mouth shut and highly values capable people.

Moreover, he’s Chairman Cha’s closest aide.

The more exceptional I proved to be, the more he would show favor and actively support me.

“I’ll escort Young Master there and back.”

That’s why I like him.

I placed both hands on my stomach and bowed deeply.

It was a formal bow.

“Then we’ll be going.”

Of course, this was after I had already quietly secured Father’s Watch earlier.

* * *

“Young Master, what do you plan to do?”

Secretary Kim checked his wristwatch.

Only two hours remained until the scheduled meeting with Chairman Cha.

“Why don’t you try speaking to the Chairman about it?”

“You want me to beg for money on our first meeting? No thanks.”

A man has his pride.

I’m not some beggar brat.

“This must be difficult for you. That watch may have been expensive when purchased, but the moment you take it to a pawn shop, they’ll beat you down to dirt cheap prices. Meaning you’ll only get pocket change.”

Secretary Kim spoke as if he knew all about our family’s circumstances.

“The Housing Lottery Winnings won’t be enough. Other than reselling the watch, there’s no other way to raise cash, is there?”

You’ve already finished investigating my background?

“If not the Chairman, surely you’re not planning to go begging to your Maternal Family Home?”

Maternal Family Home?

‘Come to think of it, King Yama did tell me to visit my Maternal Family Home once.’

Mother has a Maternal Family that can mobilize that much cash immediately?

Then why did she and I live paying rent in the Guro-dong Shanty House?

I suddenly had an idea of what might be going on.

‘It’s probably because of me. An unauthorized child.’

It was bitter.

What was Mother thinking when she raised me alone?

But one thing is certain.

‘Mother never gave up on me. That’s enough. Mother did her best.’

So I won’t look at anything else.

I’ll only think about Mother and me, and look only toward our mother-and-son future.

“Is there really a need to contact Both Families to borrow money? I’ll handle it on my own.”

“Young Master will handle it directly without help from Both Families?”

Secretary Kim’s eyes lit up with interest.

“I can’t even begin to guess what method that would be. Is it possible?”

“I’ll have to make it possible.”

“18 million won. I believe that’s roughly how much you’re short on budget.”

You’ve even investigated our Bank Passbook situation completely!

“I didn’t know the Taeseong Group Intelligence Team’s skills were this good.”

“Of course. You should be proud.”

Secretary Kim smiled.

He seemed to absolutely believe there was no way I could come up with 18 million won.

Well, what could I expect from a mere seven-year-old kid anyway.

So I smiled wickedly.

“Uncle, would you like to make a bet with me?”

“A bet, you say?”

“Whether I can buy this house today or not. Whether I can come up with the remaining 18 million won or not. How about it?”

“Oho.”

“The loser grants the winner one favor.”

“Very well. This should be interesting.”

Perfect!

“If I win, I’d also like to receive a promise from you, Young Master.”

“Deal.”

We extended our hands and shook.

The deal was sealed.

‘Now I have another reason why I must win this bet?’

There’s actually something I really want to ask Secretary Kim for.

Making a request without sincerity wouldn’t be proper.

That’s why I felt reluctant about it.

But after winning the bet, I can confidently make my demand.

* * *

I stood in front of the entrance of an old Three-Story Building and looked up at the sign.

【Peregrine Falcon Pawn Shop】

This was the Pawn Shop that Master operated.

‘It’s been a while since I came here too.’

Master’s Sharp Eye was unparalleled.

His skill at selecting and sweeping up only the most valuable Property with Eagle Eye!

His amazing Discerning Eye that could recognize the value of items!

His Bargaining Skill that could decisively slash prices depending on the opponent!

That’s how Master became a big player in Korean Underground Finance.

“Phew.”

I couldn’t readily open the door and go in.

I carefully considered once more whether it would be okay to reveal my abilities.

‘Master and Secretary Kim. Both of them are people who become mercilessly cold toward incompetent individuals. On the other hand, if someone is capable, they can’t help but cherish them. Moreover, both are people who want to monopolize information as precious as life itself and keep their mouths extremely tight. They could be called the best allies I need to obtain in both Sunny Side and the shadows.’

Indeed, it would be better to show them a bit of my abilities.

Because what I’d gain would be overwhelmingly more than what I’d lose.

‘To draw those two people to my side, I have no choice. Let’s give it a try!’

Ding-a-ling.

“Welcome.”

Receiving Master’s greeting, I smiled broadly.

‘Today my goal is to cleanly extract just the 18 million won I’m short without pawning any Property at the Pawn Shop!’

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