The Youngest Son of Sunyang

"What are you talking about? Five hundred billion won? We agreed to give up our shares and receive a hundred billion."

"The A-jin stock price has plummeted..."

"Alright, things have changed. Why are you saying so much when I just want my money?"

Lee Hak-jae fell silent at Chairman Jin's scolding.

He didn't resort to foolish tactics, pleading with the chairman while citing various reasons for their difficulties. Subordinates might see it as persuasion, but superiors only viewed it as excuses.

"Alright, Chairman. I will handle it quickly."

"And select some sharp individuals. After the shareholders' meeting, assemble a team that can scrutinize A-jin Automotive's financial records like a microscope."

"We've already prepared for that. During the interim shareholders' meeting, I'm sure Daehyun Group will send their representatives. We'll devise a plan for that as well."

Chairman Jin nodded in satisfaction when suddenly there was a knock on the door, and Sunyang Automotive's CEO and executives entered the room.

"Looks like we'll have to go through another ordeal, just like when we prepared A-jin Automotive's documents six years ago."

Before they could even take their seats, they were startled by Chairman Jin's bombshell declaration.

"Chairman, are you planning to acquire A-jin Automotive?"

"As you may already know, we don't have the financial resources. Even if we delay the acquisition payment..."

The executives began to worry if Chairman Jin was making a reckless decision.

"No, we're not acquiring it. We're just preventing Daehyun from taking it over."

"If we prevent Daehyun, who else would acquire it? Are you thinking of Wooseong Automotive...?"

"Wooseong has a lot of American capital. It's not an impossibility."

Chairman Jin glared at the perplexed executives and snapped, "Do you think I don't know what you know? Stop the pointless chatter and focus on what needs to be done. You have one week."

At the mention of one week, the Sunyang Automotive management team immediately sprang into action. They couldn't afford to waste a single second; the situation was too urgent.

"You all understand, right? But remember, if this leaks outside, it'll be a disaster. And tell Song Hyun-chang, the chairman of Sooyeong, that I want to have a drink. I have something to discuss."

President Cho Dae-ho harbored doubts but nodded, bowing his head. What could the two chairmen have to talk about? What would be the nature of their discussion?

These were the questions on the minds of everyone in the room.

As Oh Se-hyun looked at me with hopeful eyes, I fortunately had an answer that would meet his expectations.

"Did you have a good conversation with your grandfather?"

"Yes, he will provide full support. Once you transfer the stocks, you can go straight into meetings with the relevant parties."

"You're saying 'you can go'? Are you excluding yourself?"

"I have to. Wouldn't it be ridiculous if I showed up? Everyone would see me as someone with zero credibility."

"Is that all? Are there no other reasons?"

"Chaebol families have many eyes watching. We need to avoid their scrutiny. It's not the time to reveal our ultimate goal."

"Well, if you step in, then everyone with a connection will think it's your grandfather's money."

"We don't have much time left. We need to assess the situation before A-jin Automotive goes bankrupt."

"I've also prepared all our company's auditors. We're already reviewing the publicly available information."

I could feel the excitement in Oh Se-hyun's words infecting me, and I couldn't help but feel a strange sensation. Could I really acquire such a giant company like A-jin Automotive? Was this task beyond my capabilities?

The temptation of the vast fortune I had already amassed was ever-present. With that money, I could enjoy a life as grand as an emperor's. However, the nightmare that haunted me every night was relentless.

And... it wasn't just the nightmare.

The life I had yearned for in my past life, a life of relentless pursuit, building my own success by eliminating my enemies one by one, was more enticing than a life of pleasure and luxury, fueled by unending wealth.

Creating my own legacy and witnessing its culmination at the end of the journey was something I desired. Perhaps even if it ended in emptiness.

"Hey, what are you thinking? Why suddenly so quiet?"

"Oh, I was just reminded of something my grandfather mentioned. When you acquire the stocks, please transfer a hundred billion of his personal funds to me."

"What? I finally managed to multiply it, and now you want it all?"

He was furious. He had received a significant amount, five hundred billion won, and now it seemed like he might lose it all with a single word.

"I'm sorry, but there's no other way. I made a promise. Besides, he said he's willing to use all his power for us, so I have to do my part too."

"Wait, didn't you mention you're the major shareholder of Miracle Investment? Did you conveniently forget to mention you're the owner?"

"No, I didn't forget. I did mention it. How else could I have asked for his help?"

"But even with that, he said to return it? It's a golden opportunity to legally inherit five hundred billion won!"

"If someone were willing to transfer the personal funds in that way, Sunyang Group would have already fallen into the hands of the big boss."

"Oh dear, have you seen such ruthless people? The ones who are already here are even worse..."

Oh Se-hyun unintentionally blurted out these words, but he quickly realized his mistake and stopped talking. The people he was referring to were my family members.

"Yes, that's right. I have to survive in this world of ruthless individuals."

Oh Se-hyun silently watched me with a bitter smile on his face.

"What if you suddenly change your mind?"

"Well, it's about money, so... I feel embarrassed in front of Mr. Oh."

"Why would you feel embarrassed? You're not someone who speaks with one mouth."

"Why did the salaryman change his mind? Because he got orders from above."

"Oh, I see. Haha." Oh Se-hyun chuckled at Lee Hak-jae's honesty.

"Sorry about this. Seeing our manager like this... it's just so unexpected. It makes me think you're human after all."

"So, how did you see me before?"

Oh Se-hyun chuckled, scratching his neck. "Terminator..."

"What? Hahaha." Thinking of a movie he had seen a long time ago, Lee Hak-jae burst into laughter. "Why did you think of me that way?"