Yoo-hyun gave a homework assignment to Kwon Se-jung, who was doing well on his own.
“Think about what I told you.”
“You mean how to acquire Shinwa Semiconductor?”
“Yes. And also how much benefit it will bring us.”
“Hmm, I guess it’s necessary since you said so.”
“Of course. It won’t be a bad thing.”
Kwon Se-jung nodded at Yoo-hyun’s words.
“It doesn’t seem like our area of expertise, but okay.”
“That’s why you’re positive.”
“It’s because I have more positive guys under me.”
Kwon Se-jung smirked and pointed at Jung Hyun-woo and Jang Jun-sik, who were having a heated discussion.
They got along so well that they did things that they weren’t even asked to do.
Yoo-hyun smiled contentedly as he watched his reliable colleagues.
“Se-jung, you lead them well. They will grow well if you give them direction.”
“Don’t worry about them, and have a good time with Da-hye.”
Yoo-hyun’s eyes widened at the sudden remark.
“Huh? How do you know that?”
“You think you stayed in the US for so long for no reason? I understand, so enjoy yourself.”
It wasn’t the only reason, but it was true that meeting Jeong Da-hye was part of it.
Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up.
“Kid. You have a good sense.”
“I’m just kidding, but you know what to bring when you come back, right?”
“Deal. I’ll bring you something nice.”
Yoo-hyun grinned and held out his fist, and Kwon Se-jung bumped it.
Thud.
Their eyes met over their fists, full of trust.
Yoo-hyun headed to Incheon Airport a few days later.
He finished checking in and sat on a bench, looking at the message he had just received.
It was from Park Doo-sik, who was planning to leave for the East Coast of the US tomorrow.
-Yoon Joo-tak’s corruption seems to have reached Hong Jin-hee’s ears. I heard that Congressman Heo Jeong-ro also knows the truth and is preparing a countermeasure.
The bomb that Executive Director Joo Jae-oh had dropped was already starting to explode one by one.
There was no one who could stop it right away, especially with Lee Jun-il in the middle.
Yoo-hyun’s lips curled up in front of the expected outcome.
Zing. Zing.
Then, his phone rang and a familiar name popped up.
He pressed the call button and heard Hyun Jin-geon’s voice.
-You must have checked in by now.
“That’s some amazing timing. How did you know?”
-How would I know, I just guessed roughly from your flight time. I’ll go out to match your arrival time.
“Are you really coming? You’re busy.”
-I have to, since an important guest is coming with you. Is he next to you?
At Hyun Jin-geon’s question, Yoo-hyun looked up at Na Do-ha, who was standing in line.
He seemed nervous, constantly looking around.
“No. He went to apply for roaming. Should I switch him when he comes back?”
-We’ll see each other soon, anyway. He looks interesting from the data you sent me.
“He’s pure and very diligent.”
-He’s done some petty villainy, but he’s quite unique.
“There are things that can’t be helped.”
Yoo-hyun didn’t tell Hyun Jin-geon everything about Na Do-ha, but he explained the big picture.
But these external factors were not Hyun Jin-geon’s interest in the first place.
He answered casually.
-Well, it doesn’t seem like personal matters are important. I’ll see for myself when I talk to him.
“Okay. You evaluate him objectively.”
-Alright. That’s that, but I have a lot to talk to you about. Paul Graham also asked me to contact him when you come.
Yoo-hyun asked incredulously at the name that came out of nowhere.
“Why did he say that to you?”
-He just asked me because he thought of you. He’s been coming over to hang out lately and asking about you.
There was no way Paul Graham would look for Yoo-hyun for no reason.
Judging by the fact that he didn’t contact him directly and asked to meet him, it was likely related to investment.
What could it be?
“Are you going to stay like that, or are you going with me?”
“Grandma said... to enjoy without regret.”
Na Do-ha, who had been blank, said as Yoo-hyun stood up and reached out his hand.
“Then let’s have a good time. Let’s buy a lot of gifts for grandma when we come back.”
“Yes. I understand.”
Na Do-ha, who answered with some vigor, grabbed Yoo-hyun’s hand and got up.
It was time to shake off his gloomy feelings and leave for the US.
When Yoo-hyun’s plane was nearing San Francisco, it was morning in Korea.
At that time, a serious conversation was taking place in an office in New York.
“How did this happen? You think they found out Michael’s identity?”
Shin Kyung-soo’s cold voice made the man in front of him lower his head.
“I’m sorry. We haven’t found out yet how SG Bio’s confidential documents leaked out.”
“What about Yoon Joo-tak’s corruption case?”
“It’s getting out of hand, as if someone planned it. If Congressman Heo Jeong-ro steps in, it could be fatal for Madam.”
“It’s Lee Jun-il’s doing. Why did he...”
He had entrusted him with full authority, as he was the ace of Elite Group, but what he got back was a horrible betrayal.
Shin Kyung-soo closed his eyes and rubbed his sore back of his head.
Why did he flip the table at this point?
It seemed like Lee Jun-il had nothing to gain from taking the risk.
It was not like him at all.
As Shin Kyung-soo was unraveling his thoughts, the man cautiously spoke.
“Sir, we don’t have much time. We have to move if we want to fix this.”
“Hoo... What can we do to stop it?”
“We have no choice but to move the chairman.”
“I guess so.”
Shin Kyung-soo nodded as if he expected it.
Zing.
The man’s face turned pale as he looked at his phone message.
“Si, sir, Shin Kyung-wook just went in to see the chairman.”
“What the hell are you talking about!”
Shin Kyung-soo’s face, which was always calm, twisted for the first time.
Meanwhile, Shin Kyung-wook entered the space connected to the chairman’s office.
He was escorted by Choi Sang-hyun, the executive director in charge of management support.
He said in a serious voice as they walked together.
“I admire your decision, sir.”
“What do you mean?”
“The chairman needs to know clearly about the rotten corruption of the group strategy office. And if you do it now, neither Madam nor Director Shin Kyung-soo can stop you.”
Choi Sang-hyun, who had joined hands with Joo Jae-oh, had completely misunderstood Shin Kyung-wook’s visit.
Yoo-hyun had made the board that way.
Shin Kyung-wook replied politely and matched his pace.
“Thank you for your advice.”
“Thank you? That’s not enough. Oh, and sir.”
Shin Kyung-wook turned his head and Choi Sang-hyun whispered.
“Don’t trust Joo Jae-oh too much.”
“Is there a problem?”
“Once a traitor, always a traitor. He’s not a loyal person like me.”
Was Choi Sang-hyun aiming for the head of the department?
He didn’t hesitate to hit the back of his own side with his greedy eyes.
Shin Kyung-wook sneered at him.
Of course, he didn’t show it on his face.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“Thank you for understanding. Then, go ahead.”
Clank.
Choi Sang-hyun opened the door for Shin Kyung-wook to enter.
He bowed his head as he met Shin Hyun-ho’s heavy gaze.
“I have something to tell you.”
“Sit down.”
Shin Hyun-ho gestured with his hand.
What did Shin Kyung-wook talk to Shin Hyun-ho about?
Yoo-hyun, who arrived in San Francisco, was able to confirm the result by phone.