Max-Level Son of a Chaebol Family - Chapter 35

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35. Shall We Expand the Game?

 

I greeted Secretary Kim with a joyful heart.

 

“Secretary Kim, welcome!”

 

I put my hands together and gave a deep bow.

 

Secretary Kim’s lips curved upward.

 

“Thank you for welcoming me. Have you had dinner?”

 

“Yes. Have you eaten, Secretary Kim?”

 

“Unfortunately, not yet.”

 

That meant he had been very busy.

 

The reason Secretary Kim had rushed here without even eating properly was probably because of those presents.

 

“Since you’ve come all this way, would you like to have dinner at Our House before you go?”

 

This was my gesture of goodwill for his errand.

 

“Fortunately, Grandmother Ok-bun cooked dinner today too. Grandmother Ok-bun’s cooking skills were the best in Guro-dong Shantytown, you know?”

 

I moved close to Secretary Kim and whispered softly.

 

“Once you taste it, you’ll never forget it – it’s an enchanting flavor! It’ll be a meal without regrets.”

 

“Oh, is that so?”

 

Secretary Kim raised both his hands to show me.

 

There were two large and heavy-looking travel bags.

 

“But unfortunately, now doesn’t seem like the time to leisurely eat dinner. There’s quite a lot to deliver.”

 

“What are all these things?”

 

“The Chairman sent them. This one contains presents for Young Master Jeong-hyeok.”

 

Secretary Kim held out the travel bag he was carrying in his left hand toward me.

 

“If they’re presents, that means there’s no bribery or compensation involved, right?”

 

“Yes. Actually, the compensation has already been paid by the Young Master. So strictly speaking, you could call it a reward.”

 

Presents and rewards are distinctly different.

 

Presents are given out of sincerity and goodwill, while rewards are given to pay for achievements.

 

“Actually, Chairman hasn’t even finished paying for all the bribes yet.”

 

There were two things Grandfather had left out.

 

Apologizing to Mother, and giving permission for the marriage.

 

To appease Grandfather’s anger, and to obtain the written agreement I wanted, no, the promissory note.

 

I had given him the three pages I cut out before finishing the bribe settlement.

 

“Let’s consider it opening a credit transaction with Grandfather.”

 

“You don’t need to worry about that being defaulted on. Chairman is someone who understands business ethics.”

 

“We’re family after all. It’s fine to take a little loss.”

 

I smiled broadly.

 

But Secretary Kim shook his head.

 

“When one-sided losses accumulate, resentment builds up unconsciously. Layer upon layer of resentment eventually turns into grudges. Chairman may not know about other things, but he’s thorough when it comes to rewards.”

 

Secretary Kim carefully set down the bag at my feet.

 

“That’s why this bag has come to Young Master. But the reason I said ‘presents’ instead of ‘reward’ was because of Chairman’s feelings toward Young Master.”

 

The travel bag that Secretary Kim said was my share looked quite heavy at first glance.

 

“Taeseong Construction President has just been dismissed.”

 

So fast!

 

This was about firing his own younger brother who was the construction company president.

 

I had vaguely expected it would take a few days at the shortest, or several months at the longest, until everything was wrapped up.

 

“There are still procedures like the shareholders’ meeting remaining, but since Chairman’s will is firm, it won’t take very long. You can consider it a definitive matter.”

 

“So Grandfather opened the deodeok wine?”

 

“For reference, Taeseong Construction President drank plain soju.”

 

I like it!

 

It was exactly as I had requested of Secretary Kim when I gave him the deodeok wine.

 

“What happened to him? Police? Prosecutor’s Office? Or KCIA?”

 

“Did you predict that as well?”

 

Secretary Kim raised the corners of his mouth.

 

“Unfortunately, it’s none of the three.”

 

“Hmm. If Grandfather, who handles things so quickly, deliberately chose a softer approach, the reason would be…”

 

I fell into deep thought.

 

Secretary Kim waited quietly with an interested expression.

 

“The Taeseong Construction President was terrible at his job, wasn’t he?”

 

“That’s correct. But how did you know that?”

 

Well, because I read the Taeseong Group report.

 

Taeseong Construction became independent from the group, but it didn’t take long before they completely ruined it.

 

I can’t tell him the truth about this.

 

What way can I explain this… There is one!

 

“Even though our Father brought in so much work, you can tell just by looking at how Taeseong Construction Stock is worth nothing.”

 

“That’s right. If the Chairman had judged based on management ability, that person probably wouldn’t have gotten a decent position.”

 

“Hmm, then how many children does the Taeseong Construction President have?”

 

“There are three. Two sons who are married, and one daughter who is unmarried.”

 

I got it!

 

I nodded my head.

 

“Grandfather was being considerate because he needs to walk hand-in-hand with his Youngest Daughter at her wedding.”

 

“That’s correct. She’s scheduled to get married this spring.”

 

Secretary Kim smiled warmly and opened the Travel Bag.

 

“This is Taeseong Construction Stock. In addition to the 4% that the Taeseong Construction President held, plus 3% collected under borrowed names. About 7% total.”

 

When I wanted 100 million won worth of Taeseong Stocks, Grandfather brought me 1% of Taeseong Construction Stock.

 

But this is 7%.

 

“This is the slush fund that the Taeseong Construction President had been siphoning off.”

 

“Quite substantial, isn’t it? Bearer Bonds, Gold Bars, Overseas Real Estate, and even Bundle of Dollars.”

 

“We cleaned out the Taeseong Construction President’s secret Safe.”

 

This must be Secretary Kim’s handiwork.

 

It’s also the kind of thing thugs or Private Loans operators do when they get angry and raid someone’s place.

 

It was a solution method very familiar to me as well.

 

So I couldn’t help but laugh.

 

“Of course you also hit the Safe in the Taeseong Construction President’s Office, right?”

 

“That’s contained in here. This is Young Master Seong-jun’s share. Since it’s company business.”

 

Secretary Kim lifted up the heavy Travel Bag he was holding in his right hand.

 

“From now on, I’ll bring more when we thoroughly shake down the Taeseong Construction Executive Board. You can look forward to it.”

 

It was a voice that naturally instilled confidence where none had existed before.

 

“This is all thanks to Young Master bringing the Wookwang Construction Bribery Ledger, and thanks to completing the missing Three Pages.”

 

Completing them?

 

At that part, I couldn’t help but smile.

 

“You knew?”

 

“The entire Bribery Ledger was typed, but only those cut sections were written by hand. So that’s how it was.”

 

Secretary Kim also smiled knowingly.

 

“In the end, my choice was correct. Bringing Park Cheol-gu to Young Master before taking him to the Chairman.”

 

“It was an excellent choice.”

 

I gave him a thumbs up.

 

The words Secretary Kim had said on the day he brought Uncle Cheol-gu to me suddenly came to mind.

 

-I can postpone putting a Sword directly to Park Cheol-gu’s throat until after Negotiation with Young Master falls through.

 

-Park Cheol-gu, understand this clearly. Who do you think saved your life? Live the rest of your life grateful to our Young Master Jeong-hyeok.

 

It seemed Secretary Kim had quite a share in making the Death Countdown above Uncle Cheol-gu’s head flash so frantically.

 

Secretary Kim bowed respectfully.

 

“Opening Park Cheol-gu’s heavy mouth was also Young Master’s skill and ability. Thanks to that, Taeseong was able to plug the leaking Water jar. This is worthy of a reward from the Chairman.”

 

Come to think of it, there’s something I want to ask Secretary Kim.

 

“Since we’re talking about the Wookwang Construction Bribery Ledger, I’m curious about something.”

 

“What are you curious about?”

 

“How did you use the Bribery Ledger? By letter? Or meeting them openly?”

 

“Oh. You even guessed that?”

 

Secretary Kim pushed up his Silver-rimmed Glasses.

 

“We delivered it by letter.”

 

“You did well. Given Grandfather’s personality, I thought he’d call in the people listed in the Bribery Ledger and make a big scene, but he’s more patient than he appears.”

 

“People usually have that preconception because of his nickname ‘Flame Bulldozer.’ That’s also something the Chairman intentionally cultivated to some extent.”

 

“Then it’s certain that Wooguang, not our Taeseong, will have to deal with the aftermath of the threats…”

 

Just then, the Front Door burst open.

 

“What’s going on?”

 

It was Father.

 

‘It was such an important moment!’

 

Father glared at Secretary Kim with cold eyes.

 

“What kind of scheme are you pulling by grabbing hold of a child right now?”

 

“You misunderstand.”

 

Secretary Kim pointed to the travel bag that he said was for me.

 

“I was merely explaining about the presents the Chairman sent.”

 

“I see. But calling out only a child at this late hour without a guardian and whispering outside doesn’t look very honorable to me.”

 

“Then may I go inside the mansion and finish explaining in front of the guardian?”

 

Secretary Kim lifted both travel bags at once and smiled.

 

“I came carrying quite a heavy load with both hands full, you see.”

 

“Please come in!”

 

I was welcoming.

 

“Father, you shouldn’t turn away a guest who brought presents!”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“He’s my guest. So it’s okay for just a moment, right?”

 

“…I have no choice. Secretary Kim, I’ll give you 5 minutes.”

 

Father turned his back.

 

“Five minutes won’t be enough. This is a message from the Chairman. Would Taeseong really collapse just because one measly chemical company is gone?”

 

“…!”

 

Father, who was about to enter the house, stopped dead in his tracks.

 

The Taeseong Group Security Guards who were taking the travel bags from Secretary Kim couldn’t hide their surprised expressions.

 

Regardless of that.

 

Secretary Kim calmly continued speaking.

 

“For reference, I’ll also inform you of what the Chairman instructed me to do. He told me to get an estimate of how much loss we’d have to accept if we step in and liquidate Taeseong Chemical’s shares.”

 

“…!”

 

Father clenched both fists tightly.

 

I felt the same way.

 

The Taeseong Group Security Guards drew in their breath.

 

One of the Security Guards couldn’t hold back and asked.

 

“Ch-Chairman really said he would give up Taeseong Chemical?”

 

Secretary Kim didn’t answer.

 

Instead, he simply conveyed the rest of Grandfather’s words.

 

“He said to attend this year’s New Year’s Eve event accompanied by Ms. Lee Su-jin and Young Master Jeong-hyeok.”

 

“······Father did?”

 

To bring an illegitimate child to an official event.

 

I could already see what kind of situation would unfold.

 

Father couldn’t hold back and turned around.

 

“Did Father really say that?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Secretary Kim straightened his collar neatly.

 

“Five minutes seems too short to give you a detailed report.”

 

“Please have a cup of tea in the Study.”

 

“Thank you. One cup of tea probably won’t be enough, but I’ll follow Young Master’s wishes.”

 

Secretary Kim walked forward without hesitation.

 

Even with the cold winter wind blowing fiercely, not a single hair was out of place, his trouser creases were razor-sharp, and his Dress Shoes gleamed without a speck of dust.

 

The Security Guards left outside couldn’t hold back and whispered quietly among themselves.

 

“What is all this about?”

 

“Taeseong Chemical is worth 30 billion won, isn’t it?”

 

“When they first made the joint investment, Chairman was the one who grew a 1 billion won business into a 30 billion won major company.”

 

“If they liquidate Taeseong Chemical now, the losses won’t be small······!”

 

When I followed Secretary Kim Inside the House, the Security Guards immediately closed their mouths.

 

But I couldn’t completely erase the sound of their quiet whispering behind me.

 

Regardless.

 

My steps toward the Entrance were light.

 

‘So they’re liquidating Taeseong Chemical?’

 

Grandfather had made his decision.

 

Even though it was something that could involve losses so great they’d make his stomach churn.

 

‘If Grandfather has decided to accept such losses in order to accept our Mother, then I should roll up my sleeves and help him with all my heart and soul, shouldn’t I?’

 

Life is originally about give and take.

 

When you receive kindness, repaying it with kindness is a man’s duty!

 

‘Let’s make it so Grandfather doesn’t need to accept any losses! Instead, let’s make it so he can get Taeseong Chemical for free while also receiving hefty compensation from Woo-gwang! And one more thing!’

 

Year-end Night.

 

A gathering of important figures from political and business circles that combines a charity bazaar and fundraising event to help the underprivileged during the year-end and New Year period.

 

‘While we’re at it, should I simply fill up the hole created by what the Taeseong Construction President and executives squandered?’

 

Then I’ll need to expand the scope a bit more.

 

‘Hmm, it seems I’ll need to invite a few more people to the Year-end Night event.’

 

If he receives an invitation, Master will be delighted and come running.

 

The other big shots from the underground finance world would be the same.

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