The Youngest Son of Sunyang

When Vice Chairman Jin Yeong-gi saw Jin Do-jun's face, the story he had heard earlier from the financial executives at noon came to mind.

"Securities firm manager?"

"That's right. Just about that. He seems to have significant potential in that area. In fact, even in the financial district in Yeouido, Jin Do-jun's investment choices have become a subject of keen interest..."

"The reason you came rushing to me isn't to praise Do-jun, is it? So, what is it?"

"Oh, I'm sorry."

With wounded pride, the three CEOs who had rushed to Vice Chairman Jin Yeong-gi shared their woes from earlier today.

"So, to cut to the chase, Do-jun believes that investing the money from selling the company is better than running the business. Is that correct?"

"That's right. He seemed to believe that making money through stock investments is much easier, quicker, and more lucrative than growing the company diligently."

"What... what? People addicted to stock trading are said to be similar to gambling addicts... Is there a chance Do-jun is like that?"

While proponents of stock trading argue that it's a healthy form of investment and not gambling, it's undeniable that there's a certain allure to it that makes people obsessively focus on it, similar to the characteristics of gambling. Thus, one cannot completely deny the presence of gambling tendencies.

Moreover, given Jin Do-jun's past behaviors, despite being a college student, he focused his entire life around stock investments rather than enjoying his youth. His hobby is chart analysis, and his specialty is identifying potential stocks.

Isn't this at the level of addiction?

"Well, we can't rule out that possibility."

"Then the reason Do-jun is trying to quickly sell the card company might be to secure gambling funds."

People tend to interpret things in ways that favor them.

The three CEOs found consolation in the fact that the verbal abuse they received from Jin Do-jun today could be easily disregarded as mere words from a gambling addict.

"If Father heard this story, he'd be completely shocked."

Jin Yeong-gi was in a dilemma whether to laugh or get angry about this fact.

Upon careful consideration, it was a situation where he had to get angry because his father, who had never witnessed his young son's gambling addiction, was oblivious to the true nature of the problem.

However, there was no need to be hasty.

As long as he pours in a hefty sum of money, Jin Do-jun holds significant stakes in both Sunyang Life and Securities, and it might extend to other parts of the group as well.

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"You've waited for a while, haven't you? Did you fail to reach Father?"

I observed their expressions closely while nodding.

Their biggest concern was that I might leave in anger, but they were also entrepreneurs. Despite their evident displeasure, they were not willing to act as they pleased before our upcoming business discussions.

"I just received a text. It says it's better if we talk face to face."

"A text?"

Jin Yeong-gi quickly took out his phone and checked it. His expression twisted once again.

"This kid needs to either respond quickly when he decides to contact us... Ugh."

With a disapproving expression, Uncle put the folder away in his pocket and told me,

"Maintain your composure. Why are you raising your voice with the people working here?"

"Well, you see..." I hesitated and scratched the back of my head. Uncle's annoyed tone changed as he spoke.

"I'll take care of the sales. Alright?"

"Oh, no, Uncle. I didn't know it was your instruction..."

"Hyung, you should also keep it to this extent." Vice Chairman Jin Dong-gi smiled and said to me. "Thank you for coming in a hurry. Have dinner."

Still, the second one is cleverer. He pretends to care while concealing his true intentions rather than showing irritation.

"Sure. Second uncle, please eat first. It seems like you haven't even taken the first sip yet."

"Okay, let's eat. Hyung, you should have some too."

We ate in silence for a while. I don't need to rush. Given how they rushed here after my father's unilateral notification, their mouths must be dry from thirst, and they probably can't even taste the food right now.

Apart from occasionally refilling my glass with liquor, they did nothing to change the atmosphere from a stuffy family gathering.

Who is the thirstiest of them all?

"Do-jun."

As expected, our eldest uncle. His impatient personality had not changed.

"Yes."

"Is the rumor true? That you're planning to restructure the credit card company."

"I'm still considering it. Oh, please don't misunderstand, uncle. I wanted to discuss it before making a decision."

His furrowed face revealed that he was well aware of the slippery words.

"Your grandfather won't easily give away what he has. He's holding onto it." Vice Chairman Jin Yeong-gi spoke to me dismissively, but anyone could see it wasn't genuine. His greedy, glimmering eyes spoke volumes.

"Anyway, I already received grandfather's approval."

Both of them put down their utensils simultaneously.

"What are you saying?"

"Since he gave it to me, he doesn't want to interfere anymore... He said I should decide who to sell it to."

Who to sell it to?

This statement is very significant to both of them. Does it mean that taking it away from the nephew, no matter at a low price, is acceptable?

"So? What did you say?"

"I said that I would sell the Sunyang Card and make much more money. I'm confident that if I gets over 1 trillion won, it will be several times the current Sunyang Securities' rate of return. Haha."

This is when I need to laugh arrogantly. However, the two elder uncles didn't pay much attention to my laughter. The number that pricked their ears was the 1 trillion won.

According to the data provided by Manager Jang Dohyung, the lowest estimate was 1.2 trillion won. With this amount, he confidently stated that overseas financial institutions would also foam at the mouth and compete.

My uncles must also have one number in their heads.

The maximum value of the Sunyang Card.

They must have heard the admonitions of their advisors not to engage in an acquisition if that number is exceeded, with their ears pinned to the ground.