Chapter 95: Future Plans
Gang Ji-hoon explained his plan to Park Jae-hyeok.
"The business companies of Gangryonghoe must operate under the chairman Gang Ji-yong's approval."
"That's right."
"But what if there's a business company that didn't receive the chairman's approval?"
"A business company that didn't receive approval... If there is one, the one operating it would receive strong restraint from Gang Ji-yong, and it wouldn't end well."
"If I leak the information that Choi Gyeong-su is operating another business company without Gang Ji-yong's approval to the Gang Ji-yong side, Choi Gyeong-su might clash greatly with Gang Ji-yong."
"Is this a win-win situation?"
"Yes. When this clash causes the two factions to weaken and cannot properly exercise influence on the public power, the plan is to bring them down."
At that moment, Park Jae-hyeok asked Gang Ji-hoon.
"By the way, was Choi Gyeong-su operating a business company without Gang Ji-yong's approval?"
"It's only a suspicion so far."
There was no conclusive evidence.
But Gang Ji-hoon remembered from his previous life that Choi Gyeong-su had been secretly expanding his drug business without Gang Ji-yong's knowledge.
And after securing conclusive evidence, just as he was about to send the information to the police, Choi Gyeong-su's group found out that he was a police officer.
'In 2028, from Jeong-han, I heard that Choi Gyeong-su was conducting independent drug business without Gang Ji-yong's approval.'
In the previous life, Jeong-han had been a gangster under Choi Gyeong-su.
'According to Jeong-han at that time, Choi Gyeong-su started the business about 3 years ago. So the probability that he's still doing it now is high.'
"Then I need to secure the evidence."
"And waiting until Choi Gyeong-su's independent business grows even bigger is also a method."
"Hmm... You mean not to let any gaps to wipe out and crawl back in?"
"Yes."
At this, Park Jae-hyeok nodded.
"But how are you going to secure that evidence?"
"After finding the place where Choi Gyeong-su is doing the drug business, infiltrate inside and secure related information."
"It seems too dangerous. Jae-hyeok, just send the location and we'll do the information collection inside."
"But..."
"I hope you listen to me. The thing that makes the team leader suffer... is enough with just one thing about the younger sister."
The expression on Park Jae-hyeok's face looked a bit bitter.
Seeing that expression, Gang Ji-hoon was silent for a moment, then answered him.
"...Understood."
"Yeah. By the way, was there any incident at Gangryonghoe?"
"I was dispatched to Suwon next Wednesday."
"Suwon... I see. If anything happens, contact me."
"Yes. Understood."
And Gang Ji-hoon got up from his seat and left with Sebin.
After Gang Ji-hoon left, Park Jae-hyeok took out his phone and sent a text message to someone.
And after a while, a reply came.
'Has he already taken action...'
Thinking that, Park Jae-hyeok's expression hardened.
And he sent a reply to the other person.
[Chairman. Is it okay?]
[An anonymous blackmail message came even a few minutes ago.]
[Did you save it?]
[No. I tried to save it by capturing, but it was deleted immediately]
And Park Jae-hyeok bit his lip lightly and sent a message.
And Park Jae-hyeok ended the call.
A short while later, he picked up another phone on the desk and contacted someone.
"President Seo. You have one thing to do."
The next day, in Tokyo, Japan.
The headquarters building of Katsuyamagumi.
The boss Katsuyama Junichi and executives were in a meeting.
"(How is Okudakai's movement?)"
A man in his early 30s wearing a blue suit, wearing sunglasses, with a ponytail, reported to Junichi.
"(They are moving their business companies overseas.)"
[Kanemura Yoshio. 2nd Division Leader of Katsuyamagumi]
And Yoshio continued the report while flipping through the tablet screen.
"(Leaving only some small business companies, and moving the good ones entirely to Southeast Asia or Hawaii.)"
"(Since I didn't get news that I was dead, it seems they're trying to run away because they're anxious.)"
And he asked another executive.
"(Did you contact Sakaguchi?)"
The executive was a man in his late 40s with a somewhat slim build, wearing a wine-colored suit, wearing glasses with silver frames.
"(Yes. He arrived yesterday and says he'll be arriving soon.)"
[Ooyama Haruto. High executive of Katsuyamagumi]
At that time, someone knocked on the door of the meeting room.
And when the door opened, a woman entered and reported to Junichi.
She was wearing a black suit skirt and jacket, white shirt, and black high heels.
"(The 1st Division Leader and 3rd Division Leader, 5th Division Leader have arrived.)"
[Yoshida Ichika. Junichi's secretary]
Ichika was a beautiful woman in her mid-20s with black bear cut hairstyle, large but monolid clear eyes, straight nose, thin lips, and oval face.
"(Let them in.)"
Upon Junichi's words, Ichika went out, and soon Sakaguchi Taiki and other executives entered.
When Taiki sat in the empty seat, Junichi said to him.
"(I roughly heard the story.)"
"(I'm sorry, President. I tried to catch Hakuro...)"
At this, Junichi raised his right hand to cut off Taiki's words.
"(Right now, the important thing is the stability inside Japan. I heard that Okudakai, which had been quiet for a while, sent an assassin to me?)"
"(Yes. I heard.)"
"(I will dispose of all the guys who could become threats inside Japan in the near future.)"
Junichi continued speaking while looking at the executives whose eyes were sparkling.
"(Kill all those related to them.)"
At this, the executives answered in unison.
"(Yes!!)"
"(And after the disposal is completed, we will advance into Korea again.)"
At this, Yoshio asked.
"(There was a war with Gangryonghoe before, will they allow our business? First, to do business in Korea, we have to get approval from Gangryonghoe, right?)"
And Haruto agreed.
"(If we operate without Gangryonghoe's approval, it's immediately war. If a war with Gangryonghoe breaks out, the losses will be hard to recover.)"
"(Don't worry. It seems Choi Gyeong-su created a business company separate from Gangryonghoe.)"
Haruto frowned and asked Junichi.
"(Choi Gyeong-su... the second in command of Gangryonghoe? Can we trust him?)"
"(Previously, I sent the 7th Division Leader to talk to him. Even I received some restraint from Gang Ji-yong, so he said he needs funds and influence. After further investigation, there was no lie in that word.)"
"(Then it's fortunate.)"
"(From now on, we will advance into Korea again through the business companies operated by Choi Gyeong-su.)"
At that time, Taiki asked Junichi.
"(But how are you going to dispose of Hakuro?)"
"(First, after organizing inside Japan, some personnel will go to Korea for business with Choi Gyeong-su. Go with them and find Hakuro.)"
"(Understood.)"
"(And at that time, I will go with you too.)"
The executives were on edge because the top assassin and boss Junichi was going along.
"(Ooyama and Kanemura, operate the organization while I'm away.)"
"(Understood, President.)"
Taiki looked at Junichi and thought.
'(If the president also goes with us, and more manpower is added... even if it's Hakuro, there won't be anything we can do.)'
And Taiki clenched his right fist and recalled Hakuro wearing the wolf mask.
'(Hakuro. When the time comes, I will definitely catch you.)'
At Crown Holdings headquarters.
Gang Ji-yong, who was in the chairman's office, was sitting with an expression as if lost in some complicated thoughts.
At that time, someone knocked on the door of the chairman's office.
"Chairman. It's Ha Mu-seok."
"Come in."
The door opened, and Ha Mu-seok, the chairman's secretary, entered with documents.
"As instructed, I have organized the status of each business company representative and Gang Ji-hoon's current situation."
"First, let's talk about the representatives' status."
At this, Mu-seok flipped through the documents and reported to Gang Ji-yong.
"The hotel, trade, construction, entertainment sides are quiet. But there are some things hanging from the capital side."
"Is it that Choi Gyeong-su is secretly operating some independent business?"
"Did you know?"
"Kyung-su is a guy who dislikes being under someone. He's a guy who lives on his own ego, so that's why."
And Gang Ji-yong continued while propping his chin.
"He graduated from a prestigious university, an elite, but being a subordinate under me, who is only a high school graduate, must have built up resentment. I already expected it to some extent."
"Then should we send the kids right away to clean up the capital side?"
"It's not yet. There's no concrete evidence or justification. If we move without any preparation, my position will worsen."
And Gang Ji-yong was silent for a moment as if pondering, then instructed Mu-seok.
"First, plant some moles in the Crown Capital side. Have them report Choi Gyeong-su or his subordinates' movements to me every day."
"Understood, Chairman."
After the talk about Choi Gyeong-su ended, Gang Ji-yong asked Mu-seok.
"How is Ji-hoon?"
"As you were concerned, Chairman, Gang Ji-hoon has no interest in inheriting the chairman position. Rather, he's more concerned about playing with his girlfriend or friends."
At this, Gang Ji-yong let out a deep sigh.
"Even after saying it several times, this father doesn't understand my will..."
"Chairman. If Gang Ji-hoon has no enthusiasm like this, shouldn't we give the successor position to someone else?"
"That's also being considered, but... there's no suitable person to pass it on to."
"How about the representative Ha Seong-jun of the hotel?"
Gang Ji-yong was silent for a moment as if lost in thought, then answered.
"Seong-jun is good too, but... if not, it might be good to appoint Seong-jun as the next chairman."
Upon Gang Ji-yong's words, Mu-seok stared at him blankly, then said cautiously.
"Chairman. If Gang Ji-hoon continues to have no enthusiasm for the next chairman position, dismissing him doesn't seem like a bad method."
"Even if Ji-hoon has no enthusiasm, he's my son. My only bloodline."
"Is it that all bloodlines must become like Chairman?"
At that moment, Gang Ji-yong's expression slightly twisted, but Mu-seok continued calmly.
"Abandon the idea that blood must inherit their own position, and find suitable talent among others. Even if capable, if there's no enthusiasm and can't utilize the ability, isn't it worse than nothing?"
Gang Ji-yong, with a slightly relaxed expression, was silent as if pondering, then instructed Mu-seok.
"...I need to talk to Ji-hoon later. For now, go."
"Yes. Chairman."
Mu-seok bowed respectfully to Gang Ji-yong and left the chairman's office.
After leaving the chairman's office, Mu-seok looked around and confirmed no one was there.
And he sent a text message to someone with his phone.
Currently at Su-yeon's house, Gang Ji-hoon was receiving Mu-seok's call while sitting on the sofa.
"[How was the father's reaction?]"
"[He said he'll talk to you later.]"
Seeing that text, Gang Ji-hoon let out a sigh.
'He's really stubborn. Damn it...'
Thinking that, Gang Ji-hoon sent a text to Mu-seok.
"[Should I even do drugs to get out of the successor position?]"
"[That's crazy. Never do it.]"
After sending that text, Mu-seok sent the next text.
"[Rather, how about running away overseas with your girlfriend? To a place like Europe or America. You have some money saved up through real estate investing, right. Use it. I'll talk to Su-yeon first.]"
"[Yeah. I'll also keep emphasizing to your father that you're not suitable as a successor. And keep expressing that you have no enthusiasm for the chairman position. But don't really take drugs or anything.]"
"[Yes. Okay.]"
And Mu-seok ended the call, and he let out a sigh.
'I'm a criminal like me, half of them come willingly, so even if I have to pay the price someday... this kid has no fault other than being born to the wrong father...'
Mu-seok had watched Ji-hoon since he was very young.
Ji-hoon grew up among criminals, but thanks to his mother Seo Taeyeon's influence, he could grow up somewhat good.
'Thinking about it, Madam must be really pitiful. Because of that damn younger brother, she came here...'
Feeling sympathy for Ji-hoon and his mother Taeyeon, Mu-seok let out another sigh and walked down the hallway.