Chapter 113
Chapter 113
113.
The Common Ground Between Combat and Management
National Intelligence Service, 4th Deputy Director's Office.
Ban Sang-won, who was listening to the report there, stared intently at Min Young-man with a hardened face.
"Ahn Deok-chil is back? As a bodyguard for TSF's branch manager, Kwak Chi-young?"
Ban Sang-won's Economic Security Bureau had been observing the TSF Korean branch's recent attempt to acquire Baeseong Corporation. In the process, Min Young-man discovered Ahn Deok-chil, who had been made to find Baeseong Corporation's ledgers, and immediately reported it.
"That's right. Judging by the current situation, TSF is the one who extracted Ahn Deok-chil. So, I was going to find out exactly what happened, but… doing so would inevitably involve contact, so I'm just keeping an eye on it."
"Hmm…"
Ban Sang-won was already on edge because Baeseong Corporation had slipped out of TSF's hands and into those of China's DAX.
The reappearance of Ahn Deok-chil, who had disappeared from the hospital, only added to his irritation.
"Should we take care of him now?"
"Didn't you say he became a bodyguard for TSF? Their movements are not to be underestimated. How do you plan to handle it?"
"That's…"
TSF itself was a foreign company. For that reason, even the National Intelligence Service had not been able to identify the identities of Oh Han-sung and his bodyguards, except for Kwak Chi-young.
"Just keep watching for now."
"But! It wouldn't be good if Ahn Deok-chil started blabbing nonsense, would it?"
Ban Sang-won chuckled at those words.
"Who would believe the words of a convict? Besides, the ledger fell into the hands of the wrong person, so there's no evidence. Of course, there were losses because of that, but there were also gains, so we have to endure it."
The Baeseong Corporation ledger had wreaked havoc on the courts, prosecution, police, and even the political world.
In the process, Ban Sang-won had targeted some individuals, but he couldn't help but smile bitterly because it also included some of his own people.
"Understood. I will only mark Ahn Deok-chil along with TSF's Kwak Chi-young."
"...More importantly, how is MH Group doing? I heard Chairman Myung Joong-hwan was discharged from the hospital."
"There were no major problems with his health. The housekeeper who swapped the medicine, Han Young-hoon, the director who manipulated the medical records, and two of the three survivors who attempted the assassination in the ambulance have been handed over to the prosecution."
At his detailed report, Ban Sang-won nodded slowly.
"The guys who disguised themselves as paramedics are still invoking their right to remain silent?"
"...Yes. I wonder if it would be better to transfer the case to our side."
"If the police and prosecution aren't making any progress, that might be better."
Vroom— Vroom—
Just then, Min Young-man's cell phone rang in his pocket.
"Excuse me for a moment."
"Go ahead."
Min Young-man immediately pressed the call button, and his face gradually hardened with a heavy reply. After a while, he finished the call and said to Ban Sang-won with a crumpled expression.
"The two people I just mentioned escaped while being transferred from the detention center to the prosecutor's office."
"...What? What the hell happened?"
"Shortly after leaving the detention center, there was an attack. All the people in charge of the transfer were killed, and the police arrived late, but the two had already disappeared."
Ban Sang-won's expression crumpled just like his.
"What about the pursuit?"
"The police are checking. The plan to kill Chairman Myung Joong-hwan with a disease, the possession of firearms, and even the escape method… they seem to be dangerous guys who are moving even if it means taking risks."
Ban Sang-won fully agreed with that. At the same time, he wondered who the escapees and those who helped them were.
"They must have been needed enough to take the risk… find out who they are, no matter what. If it's difficult to do it domestically, request Interpol's help."
"I'll put it in right away."
Min Young-man immediately went outside.
Meanwhile, Ban Sang-won returned to his desk and opened a file placed on top of it. Inside was a document with a person's photo and history.
"...Baek Shin-woo."
Baek Shin-woo was the one who caught Ban Sang-won's eye in this recent attempted assassination of Myung Joong-hwan.
He was the one who single-handedly subdued the three unidentified men who even had firearms. At the same time, he suddenly appeared as a son of MH Group and shook up the Korean economy.
"The military records are all fake… that means there's something more."
Because he also had a military background, he thoroughly searched the Ministry of National Defense's records.
But when he matched the details, there was no trace of Baek Shin-woo serving as recorded.
With growing suspicion, Ban Sang-won tapped the photo of Baek Shin-woo on the file with his finger.
* * *
【MH Future Security's subsidiary, KITE, enters overseas market! KITE has decided to establish branches in Utah in the western United States and Virginia in the eastern United States to carry out security businesses for companies, facilities, and individuals…….】
It was not common for a security company to enter overseas markets. As a result, articles about KITE plastered the news pages, attracting the attention of many people.
Naturally, the reaction to MH Future Security, which had KITE as a subsidiary, and MH Group was bound to be hot.
Accordingly, Shinwoo was summoned as soon as Myung Joong-hwan, who had recently been discharged from the hospital, came to work at the headquarters.
"KITE's first overseas expansion is to the United States from the start. You're making a strong move from the beginning."
"As they say, the beginning is half the battle. It's better to start with something big than something small."
"Are you really okay? There will be many problems in many ways. In particular, companies will look at it with prejudice."
"Although it hasn't been announced yet, we have signed security contracts with 23 companies in the United States."
"...You've already done that much?"
Until recently, Lillian had been traveling to the United States frequently. She had been traveling all over the United States for KITE's security contracts.
"Director Lillian Foster worked hard."
"Hmm… how did you persuade them?"
Myung Joong-hwan had also considered entering the U.S. market.
The United States is a country that allows firearms, so the number of security companies and private security guards is enormous. In particular, security is important depending on the characteristics of the company, so they were bound to be reluctant to contract with a security company that had a parent company in another country.
That was similar not only in the United States but also in other countries.
It was difficult to take the first step, so Myung Joong-hwan had no choice but to limit KITE's security business to Korea.
"Business is about connections and money. It's the result of maximizing connections among them."
"I'm curious to see how far your potential really goes."
Shinwoo shrugged and continued.
"As you know, this project is not my idea. The framework was carried out by the new director, and I only helped a little with Director Foster."
At the same time, Myung Joong-hwan recalled the director that Shinwoo had parachuted in.
"Wen Wei, a Chinese national, was it? His resume is very colorful, no, it's very vast."
【Resume】
▷ Wen Wei
▷ Born on △△/△△/1998 (Age 25)
▷ Nationality: China
▷ Special Skills: None
▷ Licenses: Driver's License (China)
▷ Education: Xingzhong Elementary School Graduate
."
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There was nothing to call a career. Therefore, as soon as Myung Joong-hwan heard the news that Shinwoo had parachuted a new director into KITE, he was dumbfounded after receiving the resume.
"There are many gaps."
"I heard that he has great martial arts skills. I heard that the new members of the newly formed special security team are also not to be underestimated."
"You mean Meian."
Since MH Future Security and KITE were in MH Headquarters, news about Shinwoo somehow flowed to Myung Joong-hwan.
"They're both Chinese… are they related to Azure Feather Group?"
From what happened in China last time, Myung Joong-hwan knew that Im Hee-yeon was related to Cheon Hye-rin, the chairman of Azure Feather Group. Naturally, he had heard that Shinwoo had been introduced to her, so he made a related guess.
"No. The two have no relationship with Azure Feather Group. Are you perhaps suspecting me of being a spy for a Chinese company?"
"Hahaha—! There's no way."
"I did receive help from Azure Feather Group regarding KITE's entry into the United States, but it was a give-and-take transaction, so there's nothing to worry about."
In the economic world, Cheon Hye-rin was also famous for not easily trading with anyone. Of course, it was also difficult to offer trade conditions that suited her position.
But he couldn't believe that Shinwoo, the president of just one company, had traded with her.
"...You really traded with Chairman Cheon Hye-rin?"
"Is there anything special about trading? You just have to grab what you need from each other."
"Hmm… that's not wrong, but it's not easy. What exactly did you trade with?"
"That's confidential, so I can't tell you."
Myung Joong-hwan could only laugh helplessly at Shinwoo's sharp answer.
"Hehe… how do you do your work?"
"I'm just working hard. Oh, and I have a suggestion. I was going to visit you because of that, but I think it's better to tell you now."
When he suddenly changed the subject, Myung Joong-hwan's curiosity grew.
"Tell me. I'll listen if it's not impossible, since you helped me last time."
In response, Shinwoo immediately got to the point without waiting.
"How about creating MH Group's own distribution affiliate?"
At that moment, Myung Joong-hwan's expression subtly crumpled and then unfolded repeatedly. This was because MH Retail, which Myung Sung-chul was in charge of, was currently in charge of MH Group's distribution-related matters.
"If it's its own distribution affiliate… does that mean MH Retail's logistics division will be independent?"
"It's closer to absorption than separation."
"...Absorption?"
"I told you earlier. How about creating it ourselves?"
"What are you going to create…"
Myung Joong-hwan, who didn't understand for a while, was able to piece together Shinwoo's words with the current domestic situation.
"...Don't tell me, are you going to buy Baesung Distribution?"
"The sale is good, so I'm considering it."
"But I know that several companies are currently in contact with DAX there… you were the one who connected TSF with DAX. You had a closer relationship than I thought."
DAX's acquisition of Baeseong Corporation, a newly established private equity fund, created a big impact in the economic market. Most people said it was crazy.
They spent 500 billion won to acquire a company that was on the verge of bankruptcy. Of course, that amount continued to grow even after that.
At the same time, curiosity grew about what kind of results it would show.
"We're just trading partners because we want something from each other."
"But they'll have to proceed through bidding as well… is there a way?"
"I don't like moving without a plan."
Myung Joong-hwan's surprised expression turned into a hollow laugh.
"There hasn't been a case where you didn't have a way in the things you've done so far. But I'm a little suspicious."
"In what way?"
"Sung-chul also brought up the story about acquiring Baesung Distribution, but why now and not then?"
Shinwoo didn't think long about such a question.
"I have no intention of entrusting it to President Myung Sung-chul."
"...Then?"
"I'm going to buy it, so who would I entrust it to?"
"Like MH Future Security? Can you provide the funds?"
The market capitalization of Baesung Distribution, converted to the final stock price, is at least 200 billion won. In addition, DAX would charge even more in order to make a profit.
If they were to take over the ownership of the logistics centers in Korea, they might have to expect twice or even three times the current amount.
"You don't have to worry about the funds. So, I hope you can reliably transfer only the logistics center line from MH Retail. Of course, I will pay a sufficient price for that."
Shinwoo had already decided everything and was showing his hand.
Bewilderment settled in Myung Joong-hwan's eyes as he listened carefully to his words.