Genius Grandson of the Loan Shark King

But why do you tell me to throw it away?

I didn't say a single word from the time I left the Chinese Embassy in Korea until I came to Pyeongchang-dong.

This was the first time I had faced such a difficult problem since starting my new life.

It seemed like unexpected things kept happening because so many things had changed due to my intervention.

'And in the end, this is what happened.'

But no matter how much I thought about it, it was strange.

Even though it seemed like he was caught up in a political fight between Chinese politicians, it felt like things had gotten too big.

Even if I was so jealous that I wanted to kick him out of China, it wouldn't have been to the extent of doing this.

This is because of the attention of the world and the diplomatic conflict with Korea.

My mind was complicated, but I had no choice but to leave those complicated thoughts behind and move. I had already completed all the preparations I could.

'······What about Yoo Seong-jin?'

The moment I gave in to Jiang Zemin's demands to save Yoo Seong-jin, I had no choice but to continue being dragged around by him.

"Boss. We've arrived."

While I was lost in thought, I arrived at Pyeongchang-dong.

Mr. Ma opened the back seat door for me. As soon as I put my foot out, he held up an umbrella.

Only then could I hear the sound of water drops falling on the thin cloth.

"I didn't even know it was raining."

"Let's go inside first. The weather has gotten very chilly."

As soon as I entered the house, I headed straight to the study.

After taking off his coat, he asked Manager Ma to bring him a cup of warm coffee and sat down on the sofa.

On the table was an envelope of documents handed to him by the Chinese ambassador.

'I wonder what's in that envelope.'

I picked up the envelope and untied the seal that sealed the entrance.

Inside was a paper. No, a list of charges against Yoo Sung-jin.

My face couldn't help but harden as I read through the evidence.

"······I can never get out of this."

I could see why Jiang Zemin had handed this over to me. It was probably a warning to me not to do anything stupid.

Shanghai was the place where Hu Jintao's influence was weakest.

As you can see from the fact that the name of the faction is Shanghai Gang, it was the area where Jiang Zemin's influence was the strongest.

In other words, no one but Jiang Zemin can cover this up.

However, there was no reason for Hu Jintao to come forward for Liu Shengzhen rather than Hao Xun.

"boss."

Director Ma put down his coffee and waited for my instructions.

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I handed the paper in my hand to Manager Ma.

"Director, please read this too."

While Director Ma was reviewing the contents, I thought about the options I could choose.

'Should we give up on Yu Seong-jin, join hands with Hu Jintao, and then overthrow Jiang Zemin?'

No matter how much I thought about it, this was impossible. The Shanghai faction was a faction that depended on its leader, Jiang Zemin.

It was not a good idea to directly attack Jiang Zemin.

The Shanghai faction will have no choice but to risk their lives to protect their leader.

In his previous life, Hu Jintao tried to negotiate with Jiang Zemin by eliminating his successors rather than directly attacking him.

Neither Hu Jintao nor Jiang Zemin had the capacity to seize power as completely as Deng Xiaoping, so they had no choice but to be cautious.

'Or join hands with Jiang Zemin?'

It's the best way, but I didn't want to do it.

I didn't want to join hands with a guy who would do such things to me.

"boss."

At that moment, Director Ma called me. I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at Director Ma.

"What do you think? Do you think there is a way to save Chairman Yoo Seong-jin?"

"Yoo Seong-jin must be abandoned."

Director Ma said firmly. Throw away Yoo Seong-jin.

"I have to throw it away······."

It is a rational judgment.

Because Yoo Seong-jin was someone who could be replaced.

Of course, he is also someone within my fence, but he was not as important as Han Kyung-young or Eva.

"The moment you respond to Chairman Jang's request this time, someone else will try to shake up the boss in this way at any time. This time it's Yoo Sung-jin, but next time it could be someone who is truly important to the boss."

The part that I was worried about was the same as what Director Ma had pointed out.

It wasn't difficult to make concessions.

But the moment I think this will work, I'll use the same method.

Then it would be no different from putting a leash on myself.

"I have never abandoned anyone who has entered my fence. So why are you telling me to abandon them?"

"I know better than anyone how much the boss takes care of his people. However, Yoo Sung-jin would not want the boss to save him either."

"You mean Yoo Seong-jin doesn't want that?"

As I muttered absentmindedly, Director Ma nodded.

"The Yoo Seong-jin I know is the kind of person who would seek death if he thought he was a burden to his boss rather than a help."

Although he is now the chairman of Cheonha Group, Yoo Seong-jin was a typical gangster who was loyal to Park Dong-soo.

He is the one I chose, but I don't know how loyal he will be to me.

No, I didn't really try to find out.

Because I left most of the work of Cheonha Group to Director Ma and told him to handle it on his own.

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"That's right."

After hearing Director Ma's words, I felt refreshed.

It would be easier to give up as he said. But giving up in fear was not my style.

"I need to contact Hao Xun and meet with Hu Jintao."

"Boss, you must not enter China yourself."

Director Ma stopped me urgently.

Of course, it would be crazy for me to go to China now.

In that case, we have no choice but to use another method.

"We will use the method of inviting people to Russia."

"Then it will take several months."

"But there's nothing I can do. This is something I need to talk about face to face. I'll talk to the Russian side myself."

We will save Yoo Seong-jin and suppress Jiang Zemin's power.

For that to happen, a clear response from Hu Jintao was needed.

"If you reject this meeting offer, Hu Jintao will be abandoned."

I have made up my mind for sure.

If that happens, I will create the next president of China with my own hands.

"I will convey it that way."

"More than that······."

Since meeting Hu Jintao would likely take several months, I had to think of a way to help Yu Seong-jin right away.

"It would be impossible to rescue them by sending in Black Bear, right?"

"It is possible. But if that happens, I will no longer be able to live in the sun."

I said it just in case, and I had no intention of putting it into practice.

I don't know about the Middle East or Africa, but it would be a mistake to send mercenaries to China to rescue them.

"I guess so. I said that out of frustration, so don't worry about it, Director."

The trap prepared by Jiang Zemin was very strong.

I knew so well the methods and ways I used, that there was even less of a loophole to escape.

"First, I need to meet Yoo Seong-jin and find out what he's thinking······."

"I will tell you to keep trying to make contact."

"Okay, let's get some rest and talk again tomorrow. I'm tired."

Director Ma, who read the fatigue on my face, immediately left my seat.

Left alone, I absentmindedly looked out the window. Outside, a heavy rain was falling.

* * *

Yoo Seong-jin did not open his mouth despite Shi Shin's continued persuasion.

He arranged two meetings with Kim Hyun-jung to shake up Yoo Sung-jin, but both of them kept their mouths shut.

Then, an order was given to allow a meeting with a lawyer.

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"Chairman Yoo Seong-jin. This is Lee Hyeon-gi from Korea."

Although the meeting with the lawyer was supposed to be secret, the Shanghai police did not seem to intend to leave it alone.

Shishin and the police officers were watching the meeting between the two people from behind the magic mirror, and the CCTV was filming them.

Yoo Seong-jin glanced at the magic mirror and then opened his mouth.

"You're from Korea?"

"Don't worry. I have a Chinese lawyer's license."

Yoo Seong-jin nodded quietly without saying anything.

"We came in on behalf of Chairman Yoo Seong-jin's lawyer."

"Which law firm do you work for in Korea?"

"I work as a partner attorney at Yoon & Chang Law Firm."

Yoo Seong-jin's expression softened slightly at the mention of Yoon & Jang Law Firm.

Yoon & Jang Law Firm was a law firm with a deep relationship with the boss.

That means this lawyer was sent by the boss.

"I see. Is there any way to save me?"

In response to Yoo Seong-jin's question, attorney Lee Hyeon-gi glanced at the magic mirror and narrowed his eyebrows.

"······Guilt is certain even with the evidence and witnesses prepared by the police."

"I didn't do it. That's fabricated evidence."

"I know that, but the biggest problem is that there is no way to prove it."

Both Yoo Seong-jin and Lee Hyeon-gi knew that this was a case where the evidence had been fabricated.

"Didn't the police ask for a judicial transaction?"

Yoo Seong-jin thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Can you tell me what you asked for?"

"He asked me to bring him evidence of Vice President Hao Xun's crimes. And······."

Attorney Lee Hyeon-gi, who had heard everything Yoo Seong-jin had to say, nodded as if he had expected that to happen.

"The client told Chairman Yoo Seong-jin to do whatever he wants."

"······."

"We will do our best to defend him, but if it goes to trial, he will be found guilty."

Yoo Seong-jin closed his eyes and sighed at those words, then asked in a low voice.

"What about Chief Kim Hyeon-jeong?"

"Another lawyer will be meeting with you separately."

"Is there any way to save her?"

"First of all, there was no evidence presented by the police that Chief Kim Hyun-jung was involved in drug smuggling and distribution. If you claim that you don't know anything about drug smuggling, you can probably get away with it in this case. The problem is tax evasion and bribery… There's no way around that."

Yoo Seong-jin let out a deep sigh of relief.

"If it's bribery and tax evasion, isn't it possible to get away with it without being arrested?"

"If it were Korea, that would be enough. But this is China. I'll try my best."

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Although Attorney Lee Hyeon-gi answered negatively, Yoo Seong-jin knew the attorneys at Yoon & Jang better than anyone else.

They were lawyers who would sell their souls to the devil to get satisfactory results for their clients, if that was what they wanted.

"Please."

"Hmm. Chairman Yoo Sung-jin is an interesting person. He's not the type of person I had in mind, so I was a little surprised."

Who would have thought that Yoo Seong-jin, who dominates the Korean underworld, would bow his head for his lover?

Attorney Lee Hyeon-gi put aside his thoughts on Yoo Seong-jin for a moment and got to the main point.

"The biggest problem is Chairman Yoo Seong-jin, rather than Chief Kim Hyeon-jeong. If things continue this way, he could end up getting the death penalty."

"I heard you told me to do whatever I wanted."

"Yes, that's right."

"Then please convey my message."

Yoo Seong-jin spoke to Kim Mu-hyeok for a long time about what he wanted to convey.

Attorney Lee Hyeon-gi, who heard everything he said, asked with a surprised face.

"Is that really okay?"

"Yes. Please just convey it like that."

"Okay, if that's what you want. But I'll keep coming to see you until the trial is over."

"Thank you."

Attorney Lee Hyeon-gi stood up.

He quickly left the Shanghai Public Security Bureau to relay to Korea what Yoo Seong-jin had asked him to convey.

"Hey, Mr. Lawyer."

Sushin called attorney Lee Hyeon-gi at the entrance to the police station.

"What's going on?"

"Tell them what I said. If Yoo Seong-jin continues like this, he will definitely be sentenced to death."

"······Let's do that."

"Goodbye, Mr. Lawyer!"

Although he was waving his hand cheerfully, Attorney Lee Hyeon-gi felt goosebumps rising on his arm for some reason.

* * *

"Boss. I heard that you finally had an interview with Yoo Seong-jin."

"is it so?"

As soon as Director Ma entered the study, he submitted his report.

Half of the week that Jiang Zemin gave me has already passed.

"Is Chairman Yoo Seong-jin okay?"

I asked, closing the laptop I was working on.

"Yes. They say there was absolutely no sign of torture."

"Thank goodness. Even the most crazy of people wouldn't go that far."

Whatever the inside story, Yoo Seong-jin was outwardly a solid businessman.

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They would not do anything about torturing him, as it would be an act that would instill fear in businessmen doing business in China.

"What did Chairman Yoo Seong-jin say?"

I asked Yoo Seong-jin for his opinion through his lawyer.

"First of all, the police have proposed a legal deal to Yoo Seong-jin. It seems like the target is······."

Shanghai police demanded evidence proving Hao Xun's crimes and his connections to Hu Jintao.

"So from the beginning, they were planning to use Hao Xun to get Hu Jintao on a leash."

The Shanghai faction led by Jiang Zemin and the Communist Youth League led by Hu Jintao had completely different colors.

If Jiang Zemin was the boss of the Shanghai faction, Hu Jintao was merely the head of the Communist Youth League, and his thoughts did not fully represent the opinions of the Youth League.

If Hu Jintao had complete control of the Communist Youth League, the Shanghai faction would not have been able to extend itself like this.

In any case, the Youth League is the largest faction within the Chinese Communist Party.

"So, what does Chairman Yoo Seong-jin want to do?"

"Yoo Seong-jin has something to tell you."

There were three things Yoo Seong-jin told me.

He told me not to bow down to anyone to save myself, that he had listed candidates for the next chairman of Cheonha Group, so please consider them, and lastly······.

"I asked you to save Kim Hyun-jung. What you said is right, sir. Giving up on yourself."

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