Chapter 86
A week passed after that.
Following Suhyeok's meeting with Kang Sangcheon, a bloody purge swept through Kangjin Group.
Kang Sohee, the mastermind behind everything, was removed along with everyone who had followed her.
Naturally, she was confined to a psychiatric hospital.
All of it was the result of Lee Suhyeok's actions.
"...Chairman, what do you plan to do from here?"
The secretary spoke carefully.
"At this rate, the succession structure will naturally shift toward the second young miss."
"If that happens, her maternal family will begin making moves as well."
Kang Rahee's maternal family.
There was currently almost no one else in South Korea capable of personally moving more than three million Coins at once.
Kang Sangcheon rested his chin on one hand and thought for a moment.
Then he shook his head.
"You know as well as I do."
"That child isn't suited for management."
"Her personality isn't particularly good either."
He narrowed his eyes.
"That will become the justification they need."
In other words, they would try to manipulate the ignorant Kang Rahee and swallow Kangjin Group through her.
Kang Sangcheon leaned back in his chair and fell into thought.
After a while, he straightened again.
"Youngjin."
"Things are going to change drastically from now on."
"Walking won't be enough."
"We'll have to run just to keep pace."
He looked at the secretary.
"The moment we stop, it's over."
The secretary also knew everything about Suhyeok.
Including the conditions he'd presented to Kang Sangcheon.
And just how extraordinary they were.
"Do you understand what I mean?"
In other words, Kang Rahee would temporarily be removed from the succession structure while they focused on immediate matters.
It was also a way to keep her maternal family in check.
The secretary placed a new schedule on the desk.
Slide.
"Now that you'll be returning to the company personally, the entire group will become much busier."
"This is the revised schedule."
"Good."
Kang Sangcheon nodded.
"That's how things will be from now on."
"We'll grow even further."
"Which means we can't afford to lose this opportunity."
His eyes hardened.
"Whatever it takes, we must make sure no one turns their attention elsewhere."
"Of course."
The secretary bowed.
"We've already made preparations on that front."
"You don't need to worry."
At that same time, Suhyeok was in his research room.
"...You definitely feel different."
"Right, nya?! You're sure, nya?!"
Leon puffed out his chest proudly.
"I knew something felt different since yesterday! Kyahaha!"
He looked so pleased that the corners of his mouth nearly reached his ears.
There was a reason.
Last night, he'd received a message saying his evaluation for promotion to Mid-Level Administrator had begun.
That likely meant both the size of his channel and his Rank had risen enough to qualify.
"Hehehe."
Leon threw his head back.
"This is what you call a successful life, nya!"
"Mid-Level Administrator Leon!"
"Kyaha!"
"My life is a complete success, nya! Hahaha!"
Perhaps because of that, he'd maintained the same ridiculous level of excitement all day.
[Several Constellations who love cute things clutch their hearts.]
[Several Constellations applaud with warm expressions.]
[30,000 Coins sponsored.]
[35,000 Coins sponsored.]
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Suhyeok didn't particularly mind.
Thanks to Leon's celebration, sponsorship Coins kept pouring in.
"More importantly, what happened with Taesu and the other two?"
"Oh, that, nya?"
Leon crossed his arms proudly.
"Don't worry, nya."
"Who do you think I am?"
"I am the great Leon, future Mid-Level Administrator, nya!"
"The fake passports and IDs were delivered safely, nya."
"Ah, and they said they'll come soon!"
The exchange event was only a week away.
Students from each country would arrive at least two days beforehand.
Since the event attracted international attention, many people from China and Japan would flood into the country.
The plan was to have Taesu and the others mix in with them.
"Good work."
Leon became even smugger after being praised.
Then he suddenly remembered something and pointed toward the door.
"Oh, right."
"There was an envelope sitting in front of the door earlier, nya."
"I don't know what it is, but you should check it."
Suhyeok brought the envelope over and sat back down.
When he opened it, he stared at the contents in surprise.
"...This is my first time seeing one in person."
"I didn't expect to receive this now."
Inside was a black card.
Naturally, Kang Sangcheon had sent it.
"What's that, nya?"
Leon stared at it curiously.
"It's all rectangular and fancy-looking, nya."
On the 40th floor, which was already considered the middle section of the Tower, Coins weren't the only currency in circulation.
Just like Earth, ordinary national currency also existed.
Coins functioned more like dollars, accepted internationally with exchange rates.
A black card allowed the holder to spend won without limit, without needing to convert Coins.
Not bad.
If I convert too many Coins at once, it'll be difficult to avoid the Financial Management Bureau's attention.
This actually works out well.
Leon stared at the card with obvious fascination.
Then he carefully pulled it from the envelope and examined it from every angle.
His lips curled upward.
[ So if I just hand this over, I can buy unlimited Churu and stuff without spending Coins, nya? Hehehe. ]
[ Can I have it, nya? Hm? ]
"You don't even have anywhere to use it."
"Stop doing pointless things and hand it over."
When Suhyeok reached for it, Leon immediately pulled the card behind his back like a child refusing to give up a phone.
[ Y-You're too heartless, nya! ]
[ Can't I just try using it for one hour, nya? ]
[ No, wait! Thirty minutes! ]
[ Ah! Ten minutes...!! ]
Despite all his whining, Suhyeok took the card back.
Leon slumped and hid behind the curtain with a miserable expression.
The Constellations also became interested in the card.
Is this the legendary ‘Mom's card’? If I had this too... hehe!
Bro's trying to become a fire-attribute filial son ㄷㄷ
(photo of a mountain of gold bars, giant mansion, and supercars) Ah, I just bought them. I was ‘bored.’
ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ
Monster ㄷㄷ
Ignoring the flood of nonsense in the chat, Suhyeok started preparing for his next class.
Knock, knock.
The door opened.
Jang Hyeji entered and handed him several documents.
"Are preparations for the exchange event going well?"
"These are the rosters of the participating students from Japan and China."
"I included analysis data too."
Suhyeok skimmed through the documents.
Based purely on their abilities and recorded data, the other countries clearly had the advantage over Korea.
That was only natural.
Unlike Korea, whose academy system had been established relatively recently, China and Japan had continued pouring astronomical amounts of investment into theirs.
"Preparations are going well."
"If they do what I've taught them, it'll be manageable."
"You sound very confident."
