Genius Grandson of the Loan Shark King

I have no intention of avoiding danger

The Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets both plunged simultaneously due to China's sudden move.

In addition, stock prices in Japan and Korea also fell sharply.

It was a plunge similar to the one that occurred during the foreign exchange crisis that hit Asia.

In line with this, forces that had contracted huge amounts of short selling and short options in the spot market as well as the futures market were identified.

"How about our damage?"

― It's okay because I haven't invested much in the Asian stock market. If the US stock market had crashed as well, the damage would have been huge······. It's still at a manageable level.

"Where did it move from? Did you figure it out?"

- Yes. In the US and Europe, most of the volume was sold through accounts at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Lehman Brothers. In Asia, contracts were made through Nomura Securities······.

Han Kyung-young's explanation continued for a long time.

Hearing that, it seems that hedge funds related to Baltic were short-selling through several investment banks.

"There was no movement from the Chinese side?"

- Oh. There was no movement at all from the Chinese side. It seems that China is taking military action, and if money moves there, it could cause problems, so they may have avoided it.

"Let's try to minimize the damage. The US stock market won't be a problem, right?"

― It will have some influence, but it will be less than in Asia. If the US takes military action, I don't know. Anyway, I'll take care of that. By the way, are you going to stay in Korea? The atmosphere in Washington politics is that war could break out.

Washington seemed to have figured out that China might actually make a move.

"Well, there should still be some left."

― You don't necessarily have to give instructions there. Just come to the US and······.

"No. If it seems really dangerous, then I'll avoid it. I think it'll stop here. The Chinese government probably doesn't want to go any further. It's probably an action to pressure North Korea."

China's move came after protests from the North Korean and South Korean governments.

They moved the troops, consistently responding that it was routine military training.

"We need to bring back Eva. She'll be much easier to move around in Hong Kong."

- Really? He must be in Saudi Arabia now. I spoke to him on the phone a few days ago.

"You went to Saudi Arabia on vacation?"

- Well, I see you've been wandering around. You told me to conquer the royal families of the Middle East.

"You can take your time. If you work while you're resting, it's not a vacation."

― If the boss is a workaholic, how can his subordinates get proper rest?

I had previously told Eva to make friends with royalty in the Middle East, but that was a temporary order for the future.

After giving her a year's vacation, I was able to smile for a moment at the sight of Eva working during that time.

"I'll move too, so you keep investigating the movements of Wall Street."

- Okay, boss.

After finishing the call with Han Kyung-young, I immediately called Eva.

- Boss! Are you okay?

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Eva answered the phone right away, before the phone even rang once.

"What? Were you waiting for my call?"

- I was just about to call. Are you okay? Is something wrong, boss?

"It's okay. There's no war going on. By the way, I heard you're in Saudi Arabia?"

Eva let out a sigh of relief at my simple words and quickly answered.

- I heard from James. Yeah. I just finished my trip to Europe and I'm heading to the Middle East.

"I told you to rest, but you're going to work. This is disobeying orders."

- Don't worry, boss. I've been doing some sightseeing and shopping. I've also developed some relationships with the Saudi and Emirati royal families. I think it'll be quite helpful later on.

It seemed like they had already become close friends in that short period of time.

I left it to Eva because I knew her abilities, but it progressed faster than I expected.

"Good job. Let's continue that later. It's a little early, but I need to get back after my vacation. I need someone to take care of the Hong Kong side and the China side."

- The vacation is over now. Okay. I'll be right back.

"I think it would be better to come to Korea and move around instead of going directly to Hong Kong. Going to China or Hong Kong would be suicidal right now."

Eva must have thought the same thing, as she readily replied.

- Okay, boss. I'll contact you when I get to Korea. It'll take about a week to finish it.

"Okay. Let's meet in Korea and talk."

Things would be a little easier if Eva came back.

If I left the finances to Han Kyung-young and Eva, there wasn't much for me to worry about.

In my previous life, this never happened. China moved its military to pressure North Korea.

After I finished the call, I asked Director Ma.

"Hu Jintao hasn't returned yet?"

"Yes. Whether he is alive or dead is still unknown."

"What's going on in Beijing?"

"That is······. It is too quiet. There are no attacks on Hu Jintao's associates."

If Hu Jintao had died, Beijing would have been in an uproar.

"Then we should plan our operations assuming that Hu Jintao is safe."

If he were alive, he could have used this opportunity to strike back.

It was an incident in which the top leader, who served as the President of the State, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, was attacked by his own military.

He must be hiding somewhere right now, sharpening his sword, using this as an excuse to purge.

"What about Raichangxing?"

"I will be entering Korea in a few days."

"We need to know what he has. We need to know why Jiang Zemin asked for him. If he has Jiang Zemin's weakness, it will be a good deal for us."

When Jiang Zemin set out the conditions for releasing Liu Shengzhen, the first thing he demanded was the return of Lai Changxing.

"What about Raichangxing's family?"

"I am staying in Greece with Raichangxing."

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Europe is really disgusting because of Baltic Sea. I thought, tapping the table, then opened my mouth.

"First, let's move Raichangxing to Korea and his family to another place. The United States would be good. Let's have him stay in a villa in California. Raise the security level to A-level."

"Yes. I will instruct you accordingly."

Laichangxing's weakness was his family. It was easier to shake him if I held onto his weakness.

"And I have to go to Pyongyang. I have to have a proper talk with Jang Song-taek. He must be more anxious than I am."

"Boss, that's dangerous. If China really invades North Korea, they'll attack Pyongyang. You shouldn't force yourself to go to Pyongyang."

Director Ma vehemently opposed it. I understood, as he was someone who put my safety first, but······.

"I have to go even if the director objects. If Jang Song-taek succumbs to China's threats, then all my plans will go awry."

"······But it's still too dangerous, Boss."

"I have no intention of avoiding danger. But I have no intention of throwing my life away either. Don't worry too much. So just know that. This is an order."

At the word 'order', Chief Ma bit his lips tightly and lowered his head.

Even when giving instructions to Chief Ma, he rarely used the word 'order'.

"Understood, boss."

I let out a small sigh at the sight. There was nothing more difficult than worrying someone who was worried about me.

But I had to get to Pyongyang as soon as possible.

"Director Ma will not be accompanying me on this visit to Pyongyang."

"Boss. That is······!"

"Please stay and finish the Cheonha Group's problems. You know that you are the only person I can trust and leave it to, right?"

"······."

If the successor to Cheonha Group was not decided quickly, they could turn their swords on each other.

Before that, we had to elect a chairman and hand over to him all the powers that Yoo Seong-jin had.

"If you reject the successor we have chosen, then you can sort things out yourself."

"Understood, boss."

A shadow fell over Director Ma's face. I stood up and spoke softly on purpose.

"It's time to go into the Blue House. Let's go in together, Director."

* * *

As Yoo Seong-jin's absence became longer, all of Cheonha Group's businesses began to falter.

Meanwhile, Im Hwa-su and Yang Woo-guk were busy gathering their forces and causing small conflicts from below.

There hasn't been any bloodshed yet, but if things were left as they were, it was obvious that there would be major bloodshed at some point.

"Hwasoo."

During such a confusing time, Chu Dong-bin called Im Hwa-su and met with him alone.

"Yes, Vice President."

"We're just drinking among ourselves, why are you calling me so formally?"

Chu Dong-bin said as he poured alcohol into Im Hwa-su's glass.

"······It seems like it will be difficult for the Chairman to be released."

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Im Hwa-su's eyes widened.

"Is that true?"

Chu Dong-bin poured some alcohol into his own glass with a bitter smile.

"Yes. I got a call from former Chairman Lee Sang-geun. He said I could be sentenced to life imprisonment or even death."

"What the heck… does that make sense? Vice Chairman! Are you going to just sit there and do nothing?"

Im Hwa-su slammed the table hard in anger.

"How can we save the Chairman?"

"What on earth is CEO Kim Mu-hyeok doing? Isn't he the one who can save you?"

Lim Hwa-soo recalled the first time he met President Kim Moo-hyeok.

I was shocked to see Yoo Seong-jin bow his head without saying anything to the young man.

"Well, I don't know what I'm doing."

"Did he abandon the chairman?"

"I don't know about that. All former Chairman Lee Sang-geun told me was to reduce confusion. He also said that a general meeting would be held soon to elect the next chairman."

Chu Dong-bin melted the ice by turning his glass.

With the rustling sound in the background, he looked at Im Hwa-su with warm eyes.

"You know what? When Director Kang Jun-woo tried to milk the Chairman."

"I know."

"You were under Director Kang Jun-woo at that time, right? The one who saved you at that time was the Chairman. Not only did he save you, but he also raised you."

"······."

"Most of Director Kang Jun-woo's faction is dead or still in prison. A whole faction has literally disappeared."

"What are you trying to say? Why are you bringing up old stories?"

When Im Hwa-soo pressed him, Chu Dong-bin emptied his glass in one go and put it down.

"Hwasoo. I heard you've been looking for elders lately."

"······."

"Are you greedy for the chairmanship? That's why you're already gathering power without even knowing what will happen to the chairman?"

"that······."

While serving as acting chairman, Choo Dong-bin thoroughly investigated what was happening within the group.

"I am the one who decided to take off my military uniform and follow Chairman Yoo Sung-jin. So I am not too attached to the position. I just did my best for my brother. Do you think I am someone who is greedy for the position of Chairman?"

Im Hwa-soo couldn't answer right away. Chu Dong-bin sighed at that sight.

Chu Dong-bin has never once been greedy for the position of chairman.

I just thought about retiring with Yoo Seong-jin when he retired.

"Vice Chairman. No, brother. If things continue like this, that bastard Yang Woo-guk will take over the group. That's why I made the first move."

"The advisors support Director Yang Woo-guk. They can't possibly look at you in a good light."

"Why on earth do you let those ghosts go? Isn't it ridiculous that these powerless ghosts of the past are allowed to control us?"

Although Im Hwa-su complained, Chu Dong-bin simply shook his head.

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"That is the chairman's decision."

"If you get greedy, it'll be easy for you to move Yang Woo-guk."

"Don't say that. I'm just Chairman Yoo Seong-jin's shadow, and I don't have the ability to take over what he did. Even if you offer me the position, I'll refuse."

Chu Dong-bin was thinking of retiring like this.

"older brother!"

Im Hwa-su raised his voice after reading the sincerity in Chu Dong-bin's words.

"I intend to push you."

"What do you mean!"

"So don't move around unnecessarily and make Director Yang Woo-guk nervous. I'll take care of the rest."

"Why on earth are you doing this?"

Chu Dong-bin looked at Im Hwa-su with sharp eyes.

Although he had had quite a bit of alcohol, his narrow eyes showed a determined look.

"You will be able to grow Cheonha Group more stably. That's what I think."

Im Hwa-su's eyes shook slightly.

"So, just stay still. Don't make useless enemies."

Chu Dong-bin filled the glass with alcohol once again.

"First, I plan to call former Chairman Lee Sang-geun."

"Former Chairman Lee Sang-geun?"

"Yes. He could calm the confusion."

"He has already washed his hands and left. Even if he comes······."

"However, his presence in the largest faction, the Dongsu faction, cannot be ignored. I'm sure he would accept my request. When everything is sorted out, I plan to elect you as chairman."

Im Hwa-su couldn't say anything and just looked at Chu Dong-bin.

"So, can you trust me and wait for me? Then······."

Chu Dong-bin couldn't finish his words because the door suddenly opened wide and Kim Ki-moon came in.

"Something happened."

Both people's gazes were focused on Kim Ki-moon.

"They say there was a collision at Incheon Port."

"A crash? What the hell is going on? Tell me the truth."

Kim Ki-moon's gaze, which had been quivering his lips, stopped at Im Hwa-soo.

"Director Im Hwa-soo's forces and Director Yang Woo-guk's subordinates clashed. The extent of the damage is······."

"What? How on earth do you do this? Hwasoo! Did you give the orders?"

Chu Dong-bin raised his voice while glaring at Im Hwa-su.

"No, brother. There's no reason for me to make my younger siblings do that. It's all done by that bastard Yang Woo-guk!"

Im Hwa-su protested, waving his hands urgently.

"The police? Are the police here?"

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"There is still no movement. It seems like someone is blocking the police movement."

"I made up my mind."

Chu Dong-bin got up from his seat and looked down at Im Hwa-soo.

"Don't make a big deal out of it. You just wait here. I'll take care of it."

"Brother. Me too······."

"If you and I move together now, I don't know what will happen to Director Yang Woo-guk. I'll go and take care of things, so wait. This is an order."

Chu Dong-bin warned Im Hwa-soo and quickly left the bar.

The small crack that had formed as Yoo Seong-jin disappeared was growing bigger.

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