The Youngest Son of Sunyang

"How did it go? Did you handle it carefully?"

"Isn't acting tough their specialty? What about you, Uncle?"

"He wrapped it up with a formal question. It was all a pretense for Vice Chairman Jin Yeong-gi's favor."

"Then only Aunt is left."

Oh Sehyun shook his head with a serious expression. "It seems like a fake to pretend to be tearing into Vice Chairman Jin Seo-yoon... It's starting to look like a fake."

"A fake?"

"What Vice Chairman Jin Yeong-gi is after is not his younger sister, but his nephew."

"Me?"

"Yeah, he wants to dig into the background of Miracle."

"He's curious if I'm the real owner of Sunyang Motors and the distribution group, right?"

"That's right."

"By now, I think the Financial Supervisory Service is probably quite busy..."

"I'll check into that. I'll warn you to be careful even in New York, but there shouldn't be any major issues. They can't investigate a perfectly good company without evidence."

It was a look that didn't completely dispel his concerns. The authorities don't always act only after securing evidence; they can initiate an investigation based on suspicion and circumstantial evidence.

It seemed that there would be a storm to weather at some point.

Instead, it seemed that turning over a bit of dirt and dust would be necessary to ease his mind.

Perhaps Oh Sehyun also felt some level of threat, as he cautiously spoke up.

"Do-jun, if you could ask your grandfather..."

"No, it's not possible. If I were to make that request, it would only disappoint him."

"Disappoint?"

"After a big fight, coming home and tattling about my uncle to an elder, isn't that how it usually goes? The moment I make such a request, won't my grandfather look down on me with disappointment in his eyes? Isn't it just a family feud? My grandfather will only look at the results."

Isn't it all about Sunyang?

No, H.W. Group's senior executives can all have their connections with the prosecution. But the power that reigns over those connections is none other than Sunyang.

Let's try exposing the eldest son of the Sunyang Group, Vice Chairman Jin Yeong-gi, and everyone will bow down to that force.

Against the power that holds the mainstream, one can only rely on the united strength of the non-mainstream. A head-on confrontation is difficult, but could guerrilla tactics be possible?

Wasn't that prosecutor Lee Kang-sik?

Having survived tenaciously and continuing to work in Seoul, he seemed to have some determination. If I didn't misread it, he would contact me before my business card got cold. Is he just a timid guy?

"In the past, I've been quite rude. Director Jin."

"No, it's not. It's not impolite when you're on official business. I was rude as well. Let's just move on from it."

"But this place...?" Prosecutor Lee Kang-sik looked around the room and settled on the sofa.

"Oh, I bought this place recently. There wasn't a suitable place to avoid prying eyes around here. It's a bit cramped, right? I was feeling uncomfortable and wondering what to do about it..."

"Cramped? It seems larger than my apartment."

I purchased a large apartment in Yeouido, which seemed useful in many ways. It boasted stringent security and perfect privacy protection, making me wonder if it was a building intended for members of the National Assembly in Yeouido.

"But it seems that you're not living here, considering there's no bed or furniture."

"Yes. Just think of it as a cafe. By the way, would you like some coffee?"

"Oh, then please, one cup."

I brewed coffee with the coffee machine and placed it on the table.

"You're quite impressive. Still a university student, and... Are all chaebol family members like this? Did you start early with business lessons since childhood?"

"Isn't it common knowledge? Even without doing anything, third-generation chaebol heirs get praised. I'm a bit diligent for someone from a rich family, right? Is it unusual?"

"Very unusual. Enough for your elders to be extra cautious."

Lee Kang-sik hinted at his motives to show that he was genuinely involved in this.

"How is the progress? It seems like we should start closing it down soon... Is there anything particularly noteworthy?"

"Director Jin and CEO Oh Sehyun, we were instructed to conclude the investigation based on the current situation. The only remaining target is Vice Chairman Jin Seo-yoon."

From what I've observed, it's clear that this is all a fakeout.

"Has our aunt been requested to appear for questioning?"

"Not yet. They are still investigating the financial records of Paper Company, but I don't have the details because it's not under my jurisdiction."

From the way he scratched his head, it seemed that he knew he was currently not of much use.

But whether it's a person or a tool, its utility depends on the person using it.

"Prosecutor Lee Kang-sik."

"Yes?"

"How many prosecutors at the Southern District Prosecutor's Office are close to you?"

"Close people... Well..."

It's a question about how many prosecutors would be willing to assist us. He seemed to understand it instantly.

"There are a few."

"Are Prosecutor Lee and those people aiming for the Chief Prosecutor position? Or are they trying to uncover a major case and make a leap to Yeouido?"

"Aim... well."

Prosecutor Lee Kang-sik showed a bitter smile, and I understood the meaning behind that smile.

Is there anyone who becomes a prosecutor thinking they won't seek success? But as life goes on, dreams fade away, and they start to focus on the reality. Even a senior prosecutor would see opening a law firm as the most realistic goal.

"Shouldn't they change their goals?"

"Change their goals?"

"How about this? Being a high-paying attorney."

"What do you mean by high-paying? I think the units might be different for third-generation chaebol heirs." The prosecutor asked with his eyes shining.