The Highest Level Son of a Chaebol Family - Chapter 367



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367. There is no next time!

Cha Seong-jun was so surprised that he missed the chance to answer.

-The Choi Il-tae family is now finished.

Choi Il-tae’s family?

Cha Seong-jun kept trying to keep his mouth shut.

‘Could it be that the things that are being talked about so much in the newspapers and on TV these days are really…?’

If there is something to point out, it is there.

But doesn’t this make sense in terms of time?

‘It was Christmas when Jeong-hyeok first mentioned that the Choi Il-tae family was targeting the Jeong family’s shadow line. And that very night, the Choi Il-tae family was dragged away with much fanfare and made headlines in the media.’

Cha Seong-jun was puzzled.

‘I simply thought that I was relieved of my worries because things were going well for me. Was something else going on behind the scenes?’

The chief of staff’s laughter could be faintly heard over the phone.

-His Majesty was very fond of your work. Wouldn’t it be a shame to give it to me as a contribution?

“… … No. Don’t say that.”

-Now that I look at it, it was because of Choi Il-tae’s family that Samcheong-gwan was given over as a secret branch of Jungjeong?

“That is true, but.”

-I would have predicted it that far back half a year ago.

Samcheonggwan was a high-class restaurant located at the center of South Korean politics.

Therefore, it was a place frequently visited by military generals, including the commander of the Army Security Command, as well as heads of important organizations and high-ranking officials.

So, Cha Seong-jun expected that Choi Il-tae would covet that place the most.

-Not only did you see through my desire to keep a surveillance net over Samcheong-dong, you also realized at that time that Your Majesty needed a sacrifice to divert attention from the general election defeat.

……yes?

-So that’s why you sent me a note telling me not to withdraw the secret agents whose identities were revealed.

A note?

Cha Seong-jun opened his mouth wide.

‘Sir, no way… …!’

-How did you know that Choi Il-tae had found out the personal information of 30 secret agents of the Central Intelligence Agency?

That’s catching the secret agent… … Ah!

Only then did Cha Seong-jun realize.

‘The first one to open his mouth after catching the secret agent was the Myeongdong Songolmae.’

I think I finally understand how things turned out.

The person to whom Myeongdong Songgolmae pledged loyalty was his son, Jeonghyeok.

-I never thought Choi Il-tae would really try to mess with our kids.

The chief of staff looked very pleased.

-If I had withdrawn our children back then, we wouldn’t have been able to reap the harvest we have today.

If it were only Choi Il-tae, it would have been impossible to pull out the entire Choi family, a prestigious family in the legal profession, all at once.

-I never understood why you told me to wait until Choi Il-tae made a move. You were trying to link Choi Il-tae and Cha Jun-cheol together.

The prime minister was impressed.

-That was a perfect trap, a well-thought-out move. You’re really amazing.

Cha Seong-jun laughed bitterly.

Before he even took out the letter ‘that’ from the shadow line, his son had already prepared a trap just in case.

-I think that if I can just plant a seed of doubt in Your Majesty, I will have achieved my goal. Not bad.

Originally, disputes and cracks tend to arise in small places.

Because suspicion will sprout and grow rapidly until it turns into hatred.

-I’m in your debt once again.

The chief of staff’s low laughter never ceases.

-Now that His Majesty has personally checked the ledger with his own eyes, there is no next step for Cha Jun-cheol.

That ledger was handed over by Cha Seong-jun himself.

My son Jeong-hyeok said that if I gave him that, he would be able to safely get the skunk out of the southeastern part of the yard.

They say that requests are accompanied by bribes or something.

-I hate being in debt, but I don’t know why I keep getting in debt to you.

Well, I don’t remember owing any particular debt to the Chief of Staff.

-How should I repay you? Do you have anything in mind?

It seems like he’s secretly looking around.

Cha Seong-jun chose his words carefully.

“Don’t worry about it. I’m serious.”

-Hahaha. I think I finally understand why His Majesty cares for you.

The chief of staff laughed loudly and refreshingly.

-I heard His Majesty will personally award you on New Year’s Eve. Just say the word and I will be happy to help.

It was a voice full of kindness.

-Let’s take this opportunity to pay off some debt.

* * *

Click.

Cha Seong-jun put down the phone with a blank expression on his face as if in a daze.

The skunk in the southeast took a quick look.

“Who called you this time, with such a blank expression on your face…?”

“Chief of Staff.”

“No, why is that guy…?”

“He said he would pay off the debt.”

“… … They’re even collecting money in the courtyard… right?”

The skunk in the southeast opened its eyes wide in surprise.

“I was a little nervous for a moment. What happened this time?”

“My Jeonghyeok, this guy… …!”

“Eww!”

A skunk from the southeast grabbed Cha Seong-jun.

“If the Chief of the Central Government comes out to pay the debt, then it’s definitely a good thing! Why did he say he’d catch the young master?”

“Even though Jeong-hyeok almost brought down the chief of security at the Blue House with the ledger he handed over?”

“… … !”

The skunk in the southeast opened its mouth wide.

But soon, they burst into even bigger laughter.

“Hahaha, anyway, our master is really unstoppable. His distribution is really big.”

“Brother, I told you, now is not the time to be laughing about someone else’s business.”

“Look at the situation, Seongjun. It’s really good right now.”

The southeastern skunk let out another hearty laugh.

“The Chief of Staff of the Central Intelligence Agency expressed his gratitude, saying that thanks to him, he almost brought down the Chief of the Blue House Security Service. And the Chief of the Blue House Security Service, who almost lost his job, volunteered to be a wind catcher, saying that thanks to him, his life was saved?”

That’s true, though.

“Furthermore, the president, who holds absolute power in this country, is offering to reward Jeong Hyeok?”

Is that so?

“Seongjun, what the hell is the problem?”

“The problem is that it’s hard to handle the skills of an eight-year-old son.”

“Hahaha! Anyway, I’m telling you, bragging about your son is really weird.”

“Brother, I’m really serious.”

Cha Seong-jun also had his own set of difficulties.

Instead of his son, he was called Taesung’s brain to the public.

“The president, the chief of security at the Blue House, and even the chief of the Central Intelligence Agency are all making a fuss about thanking me. It looks like I’m the one who’s getting all the credit in place of my son.”

“This is the son’s virtue that I’ve only heard about! You damn envious bastard!”

The Southeast Skunk’s face became one of unbearable joy.

“You must have saved the country in your past life. How did you get a wife like your sister-in-law and a child like Master Jeong-hyeok?”

I don’t really intend to refute that statement.

“Is our Jeong-hyeok a real genius?”

“You just found out now?”

“When and how far ahead did he look to draw this picture?”

Cha Seong-jun was still deep in thought with a serious expression on his face.

“I don’t know how I can help Jeong-hyeok to be considered a proper father. This is it.”

Cha Seong-jun chuckled.

It was a typical foolish son, a laugh that didn’t go away.

“Even though he’s my child, the problem is that he’s too good.”

* * *

“Phew!”

At Cha Seong-jun’s report, Chairman Cha spit out Ssanghwacha.

“Oh, the President himself is coming to our Taesung Hotel?”

“yes.”

“Oh my, you’re telling me to make the New Year’s Eve party bigger!”

Chairman Cha suddenly stood up.

“Secretary Kim, call Hwang Tae-jeong at Taesung Hotel right now!”

“Yes, sir.”

“Contact Taesung Group’s security department too! Tell them to mobilize all security personnel on New Year’s Eve!”

“yes.”

“This is an event attended by the President, the Chief of Security Service, and the Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency. We must prepare thoroughly to avoid any disruption to the event!”

“Yes, I will convey that.”

What else do you need?

“And tell them to bring in plenty of the liquor that Your Majesty likes to drink!”

“yes.”

“We need to put a lot of effort into decorating the VIP room for His Majesty. Do we even need to change the interior?”

“Chairman, please calm down.”

Secretary Kim squeezed Chairman Cha’s shoulder as he snorted with excitement.

He took out a portable comb from his pocket and combed Chairman Cha’s hair to tidy it up.

“Tae Sung Hotel’s CEO Hwang is a veteran with 20 years of hotel management experience.”

“Who doesn’t know that?”

“I’m just saying that you should prepare well on your own. You don’t have to worry too much.”

“You sound so calm, which is unusual for you. Don’t you know His Majesty’s temper? He must be on edge already with all the bad news that has piled up.”

Chairman Cha let out a long sigh.

“The presidential election was a sure victory thanks to the Yushin Political Friendship Association, but the ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in the general election, failing to secure a majority of seats.”

And that’s not all?

“From the real estate regulation policy to the construction stock wave, the YH Trading union and the Kukje Textiles sit-in, to the high prices due to the second oil shock.”

The people’s anger was directed at the Blue House and the political world.

Even so, voices calling for the suppression of the dictatorship grew louder, and demands for improvements in labor rights poured in.

“These are all complaints that arise because the economy is struggling and people’s livelihoods are being shaken. This year’s year-end party at the Taesung Hotel is really a tightrope walk.”

Chairman Cha’s expression became serious.

“If it’s too flashy, it will offend the President, and if it’s too shabby and unsightly, he’ll frown. How could I not put in some effort?”

“What the chairman said is correct.”

Secretary Kim pushed up his silver-rimmed glasses.

Chairman Cha clicked his tongue with a worried look on his face.

“I’m worried that Taesung might get caught up in this bloodbath.”

“It is said that His Excellency the President asked Taesung what he wanted.”

what?

Chairman Cha and Secretary Kim’s heads suddenly turned.

“It is the achievement of curbing the evildoing of the Choi family, including Representative Choi Il-tae.”

What ball?

What did I just hear?

Chairman Cha blinked his eyes.

“If you say it like that, will I understand? Explain it in detail according to the six principles!”

As Cha Seong-jun’s report continued, Chairman Cha’s jaw dropped.

I didn’t even realize that the pair of shoes I was holding had fallen to the floor.

“Huh!”

When the sound of ledgers and notes was heard, Chairman Cha could no longer bear it and slapped his knee.

It was a face that was smiling brightly as if asking when he had ever been so serious.

“As expected from our Jeong-hyeok! Oh my, my kid!”

Chairman Cha burst into laughter.

“Secretary Kim, did you see that? Our Jeong-hyeok is like this!”

“He is truly an amazing person.”

“Our Jeong-hyeok is only eight years old? Hahahaha!”

“That’s true. You’re already so great, so how much greater will Taesung become in the future? I have high expectations.”

“If it’s Jeong-hyeok, he’ll definitely make our Taesung the best company in South Korea. Eight, this isn’t the place for me to be!”

Chairman Cha quickly put on his coat.

Then he grabbed the youngest son’s arm and started dragging him away forcibly.

“Father, where are you going in such a hurry?”

“I have to go see my precious baby!”

Just thinking about Jeong-hyeok made me laugh out loud.

It was a laugh that I couldn’t hold back no matter how hard I tried.

“I thought that guy picked me out exactly?”

“Yes. There is no one exactly like you, Chairman. You have the same drive, execution ability, and even courage.”

“Hahaha, my kid is indeed my bloodline! Of course!”

Before he knew it, Cha Seong-jun was dragged away by his father’s hand.

“Secretary Kim, the vice president and I should postpone all of our afternoon schedules.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Contact Taesung Electronics CEO Min, Taesung Hotel CEO Hwang, Taesung Energy CEO Yoon, Taesung Chemical CEO Kang, and JH Investment CEO Shim separately and tell them to come to Hannam-dong.”

“yes.”

“For any other urgent matters, call the Vice Chairman’s house in Hannam-dong.”

“yes.”

“Radio Chief Ko. We’re leaving right now.”

“Yes, sir.”

Ta-da-da-dak!

Chairman Cha pressed the elevator button like crazy.

“Do you know how often you get a chance to rip off the president this much?”

The President has decided to open his pockets, and the Chief of Security Service and the Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency have promised solid support!

Chairman Cha shouted solemnly.

“There is no next time!”