NOVEL NEXT Chapter 39: March 4th (1)
“Nickname: Hwang Yongmin. Assuming that’s his real name, there are dozens of people across the country with the same name. However…”
An Sang-cheol spoke with a gleam in his eyes.
“Let’s say he’s a man in his twenties living in Seoul. In that case, the number narrows down to five.”
“Are you certain he’s in his twenties?”
Ma Kyung-rok inquired, and An Sang-cheol nodded.
“He claimed to be a young man in his twenties aspiring to become a gangster. So the likelihood is quite high.”
“And what about his whereabouts?”
“To accurately trace the addresses of those five individuals, it would take over a month.”
“Over a month… So we won’t know the results until after the fourth round.”
“Exactly. Since there’s no immediate urgency, you can patiently await the outcome.”
“Are there any other names?”
“One of his companions goes by the nickname Kim Seunghan, which could potentially be his real name. We’re also tracking him, but it will take longer due to the commonness of the name.”
“I see.”
Ma Kyung-rok sighed with a tinge of disappointment and poured himself a glass of whiskey.
“How much gold have you amassed?”
“Approximately 10,000 gold.”
“Ah, so you’ve reached 50%.”
Ma Kyung-rok took a sip of whiskey.
“There’s a useful common skill called ‘Tracking’ at the shop. As I mentioned before, once you reach 20,000 gold, I strongly recommend learning it. It may come in handy in the future.”
“Understood.”
An Sang-cheol didn’t display any signs of dissatisfaction, despite being asked to learn a skill on his behalf.
His sole focus was gathering 20,000 gold as quickly as possible to be of assistance to the boss.
“Oh, Boss.”
Suddenly, An Sang-cheol spoke up, recalling something.
“I was so preoccupied that I forgot to mention there was a significant shareholder who purchased a large number of shares in your company last month.”
Ma Kyung-rok raised an intrigued eyebrow.
Considering the multitude of businesses he was involved in…
“Which company are you referring to?”
“I’m talking about Cheonma Consulting, the very one we’re currently focusing on.”
“Ah.”
Cheonma Consulting was Ma Kyung-rok’s most substantial and dedicated venture.
“It’s the company I established to gain my father’s approval.”
His father had stated that the proportion of the inheritance would be determined based on the success of Cheonma Consulting.
“Even if it’s ranked 85th on the KOSDAQ, it’s still a respectable position…”
To his father’s eyes, a company that hadn’t even been listed on the KOSDAQ would appear as a mediocre, run-of-the-mill business.
“You’re saying someone has bought shares of Cheonma Consulting? What percentage of ownership are we talking about?”
“Prepare to be surprised. They’ve acquired a staggering 31%.”
“Pardon me?”
Ma Kyung-rok questioned his own ears.
With 31%, they would become the majority shareholders.
“Are you telling me that a single individual has acquired shares to the extent of 31%?”
“Yes. I too doubted my eyes when I saw it on the monitor.”
Cheonma Consulting’s market capitalization stood at 900 billion won.
With a 31% stake, it meant an investment of 280 billion won.
“Who would possess such a significant sum of money?”
Is it a conglomerate? Or perhaps one of his siblings playing a game?
“They must have invested 31% to actively participate in the company’s management.”
Ma Kyung-rok weighed the situation.
Regardless of the circumstances, he had to meet them.
“May I have the contact information of this major shareholder?”
***
Ryu Min, who had returned to reality, glanced at the date.
“It’s about time I received a call.”
He was eagerly awaiting Ma Kyung-rok’s phone call.
After all, investing 280 billion won couldn’t go unnoticed.
Of course, he could have contacted them first.
“But the major shareholder has his pride.”
Anticipating their call, there was no need for him to take the initiative.
And then…
“Hey, hyung! What’s your level?”
The door swung open as Ryu Won barged in.
“Why are you suddenly asking that?”
“There’s this guy in our class who pretends to be all that, boasting in our group chat about how his older brother has a high level.”
“Really? What level did he claim?”
“He said it’s level 11, and he even has a job.”
“Level 11?”
Ryu Min almost burst out laughing but composed himself.
“Well, my level is higher, so don’t worry.”
“What level are you then?”
“What level? Well…”
He had to strike a balance—neither too high nor too low.
“Level 12.”
“Really? And you already have a job?”
“Yeah.”
“What kind of job is it?”
Ryu Min playfully cut off his younger brother’s curiosity.
“It’s a secret.”
“Aw, come on! Where’s the fun in keeping secrets between brothers?”
“Oh, there are secrets. So now, go away. You should get some more sleep.”
As if acknowledging his weariness, Ryu Won took a step back and settled into bed.
“Fine, fine. Rest well.”
Once the door closed, Ryu Min didn’t immediately shut his eyes.
A phone call might come soon, and sleep seemed elusive.
“Should I purchase a common skill?”
He opened the shop window and bought the common skill he had intended to acquire.
With 20,000 gold gone, he was left with 8,000 gold.
“With the remaining funds, I should buy an epic item that will be available in a few days.”
In about a week, the shop would feature a desired epic item.
“But before that, I must meet Ma Kyung-rok.”
Meeting with Ma Kyung-rok was of utmost importance.
In terms of the company, it was akin to meeting with crucial clients.
“Of course, I won’t get too close. I must maintain a distance and utilize them strictly as a card to be discarded when necessary.”
To achieve that, he needed to keep a watchful eye on the situation as if he were holding hands with the other party.
This was precisely why he required the Rune of Inner Thoughts.
“I can obtain it in three days—the Rune of Inner Thoughts.”
Just then, his cellphone buzzed.
“They’ve arrived.”
It was an incoming call from an unfamiliar number.
Yet Ryu Min immediately recognized it as Ma Kyung-rok’s number.
“Yes,”
“Is this Ryu Min by any chance?”
“Yes, but who’s speaking?”
“Hello. This is Ma Kyung-rok, the representative of Cheonma Consulting.”
“Ah, hello.”
Ryu Min deliberately affected a gruff voice.
From now on, he had to work on his image.
The more underestimated he appeared, the easier it would be to catch the other person off guard.
“I heard that you invested in our company last month.”
“Yes, but what’s this about…?”
“Well, it’s important, because you’ve become the largest shareholder of our company. I wanted to meet you in person, even if it’s just to put a face to the name. Shall I treat you to a meal?”
“Ah… That sounds good.”
“Excellent. How about we meet this Friday?”
“Friday?”
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