8. When compromise is impossible (7)
A building in Daesan.
A man with a grumpy face entered the place with a shabby sign saying “Daesan Ilsu.”
Squeak-
“Welcome… … . what? “What are you doing, the eldest son of Myungjin Construction, in this squalid place?”
The owner of Daesan Ilsu.
The loan shark Cho Yong-man’s eyes widened.
But no matter how he reacted or not, Go Chang-beom immediately sat down at the head table as if it were his own home.
And then.
widely.
I said to Cho Yong-man as I put my foot on the landing pad.
“sit down.”
“… … Ah, yes.”
The situation we faced like that.
There was an awkward silence.
Jo Yong-man tried his best to think, but there was absolutely no reason for Go Chang-beom and himself to sit face to face like this. The opponent is the eldest son of Myeongjin Construction, the king of regional maintenance. Although he recognized the other person’s face right away, there was such a gap in status that it was surprising that the other person only knew his name.
I swallowed dryly out of nervousness.
Go Chang-beom looked down at Cho Yong-man’s reaction.
“They said they would finance the fortress construction project. As real estate is entering a boom period, there is no surer reward than the funds provided to this sector. So, Myungjin Construction could accept some of your funds.”
“Really?”
“why. “Do you think I’m going to say something empty?”
Ko Chang-beom’s remarks.
It was a huge offer.
Providing funds to Myungjin Construction meant that a much more stable flow of funds could be formed than lending money to individuals. Of course, excessive interest cannot be charged to Myungjin Construction. However, since it is impossible to have each individual shoulder the enormous funds that are accumulating one after another, a reliable partner like Myungjin Construction will serve as a safety net for Daesan Ilsu.
Cho Yong-man’s mouth was watering.
Moreover, the rumor that he had formed a relationship with Myeongjin Construction was sure to increase his reputation in the narrow Daesan area.
“I could put your name on some of the minor construction projects that have been going on in Daesan recently. And of course, the reason I came to see you, whom I have never met, means that I expect something in return from you.”
“Just say the word. “I am willing to do anything as long as I can form a relationship with Myungjin Construction.”
Only Cho Yong-yeon burned his will.
Go Chang-beom laughed.
When he looked at people struggling over a few words, he couldn’t give up his position as chairman even more.
“The conditions are simple. Hand me a contract. “I think he said his name was Shin Min-cheol.”
“Shin Min-cheol?”
A doubt appeared on Cho Yong-man’s face.
It was worth it.
Shin Min-cheol was an ordinary debtor of such a small scale that the name did not even immediately come to mind.
But why on earth would someone who is the eldest son of Myungjin Construction request a contract for an ‘ordinary debtor’?
He couldn’t know.
In the first place, it was Shin Min-cheol’s contract.
Because the person who wanted that was not Go Chang-beom.
Go Chang-beom showed a smile on his face and recalled the young voice that sent him to Daesan Ilsu.
“There’s no need to think complicatedly. Because you really want a contract from an ordinary debtor, which is nothing. Perhaps it was said that Shin Min-cheol’s son was Shin Young-min? “With that one contract, we will have a good relationship.”
* * *
Beyond the phone.
Shin Young-min couldn’t come to his senses when he heard that voice mixed with fear and anger.
[Hey you bastard! What on earth are you doing out there? Never, ever, ever touch a kid named Kim Hyun-seong. The moment you touch even one hair of Kim Hyun-seong, the loan sharks will try to kill us. therefore… … .]
“f*ck, what on earth do you mean!”
[f*ck? What the f*ck? I asked him if this bastard was really coming and he was swearing at his father? This kind of nursing baby. If you don’t want your leg club broken, come home right now. Don’t do anything foolish and come home right away!]
It was disgusting.
Reality was so disgusting that Shin Young-min could no longer scream at his father.
‘Kim Hyun-seong, you really… … .’
Just one hypothesis.
It was certain.
It was clear that the reason his father was so angry with the sudden phone call was because Kim Hyun-seong, who had threatened him, was making a plan. He was such a mean guy that it made me shiver. Still, school is a fair space in its own way where rank is determined purely by force, but Kim Hyun-seong completely shattered the implicit rules.
My mind became complicated.
I couldn’t ignore my father’s voice, saying he was a loan shark or something.
It was then.
[Youngmin, hello. My name is Go Chang-beom.]
I looked down at my phone.
Shin Young-min’s eyes shook greatly at the sound of that voice coming from far away.
[From now on, listen carefully to what I say. I think I got the picture right for our Hyeonseong, and I will tell you what will happen to you in the future. First of all, you will lose your house because of your father’s gambling debts. When you see a house covered in red labels, you will realize that there really is no place to lay your body. And that debt will be passed on to you. People on the Internet say that all problems can be solved by ‘giving up inheritance’, but local loan sharks may not be so easy. I will harass you until the end without getting into trouble with the law. Do you know what I mean? You have become X.]
I got goosebumps.
This was truly malicious.
Voices purely wishing for Shin Young-min’s destruction continued to be heard.
[Of course, it doesn’t mean that there are no ways to live. If you somehow want to live like a human, go to Kim Hyun-seong and get beaten like a dog. Although he pretends to do his best, our Hyunseong is told to hit him one-sidedly without even hurting his face. Getting beaten up is the only way for you to survive.]
“… … “Isn’t that too cowardly?”
[cowardice? So what? This baby is a god. How can you be a coward when it comes to fighting? If you win, you’re in luck.]
That was the end.
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[Keep this in mind. I don’t say empty words.]
Tuk.
The call was cut off like that.
Shin Young-min was mesmerized and could not take his eyes off his phone for a while.
* * *
When I came to my senses, I realized it was an incinerator.
Shin Young-min, who trudged forward, raised his head and saw numerous eyes looking at him.
Upstairs window.
Around the incinerator.
Everyone looked at themselves.
Upon hearing that Cheonil Jjang had appeared, their eyes were filled with anticipation.
‘… … It really looks like shit.’
I wanted to do whatever I wanted.
Regardless of whether my father got angry or not, or what Go Chang-beom said, I wanted to tear Kim Hyun-seong to pieces right here.
but.
That couldn’t be possible.
The relationship with the Golden Circle was strictly quid pro quo, so I couldn’t risk my family and life for a few pennies. It was a result that was planned from the beginning. Just as the friends who had been beaten by him could not say anything, Shin Young-min’s victory could not be guaranteed from the moment he was pushed into the background.
I laughed hard.
Since he was told to be realistic, he had to become Kim Hyun-seong’s puppet and be faithful to his role.
“I will tell you in advance, if you want to call the teachers, call them in advance. “When you think it’s late, it’s really late.”
I took a step.
Then.
Crack.
rushed in quickly.
Since I had to act first, I planned to push my opponent in a believable way.
however.
‘Aren’t you avoiding it?’
Kim Hyun-seong looked at himself.
If he was attacked harshly, he had to react by dodging or counterattacking, but seeing no reaction whatsoever, Shin Young-min had no choice but to twist his posture. A moment of cognitive dissonance occurred. According to Go Chang-beom’s request, Kim Hyun-seong wants a guaranteed victory, so of course he must go along with the performance.
A fleeting moment.
Shin Young-min surrendered to reality.
It was so comical that he was swinging in the air without being able to hit the opponent right in front of him.
And right away.
Sigh-!
My cheek was blown away.
Shin Young-min flinched back after being hit in the face, and Kim Hyun-seong, ignoring his defense, came closer and further punched Shin Young-min in the face. I felt like my mind was flying. Even though he knew that this was not a normal fight, Shin Young-min could not bear to fight against Kim Hyun-seong.
It was then.
“why. “Don’t you know what to do?”
A cold voice was heard.
Kim Hyun-seong grabbed Shin Young-min’s hair and slapped his red-faced face several times.
Wow!
Crack, clap!
“You probably received threatening phone calls before you came here. A threatening phone call asking for a convincing loss. But, would it be meaningful to win that way? Either I will fight you for real and trample you miserably, or I will completely prove how powerful my background is in Daesan. “Wouldn’t it be meaningful to me if I get one of the two?”
The situation just before.
By defeating Bae Seong-ho, Kim Hyun-seong has already proven himself.
In a situation where no one had any doubts about Kim Hyun-sung’s skills, Shin Young-min was brought to the judging table.
Whether it’s skill or not.
Whether it’s background.
Shin Young-min’s helpless appearance was meaningful.
The friends were unable to say anything at this moment when Kim Hyun-sung’s background was proven to be ‘real power’ as the being called the devil senior was beaten one-sidedly. They had no sense of reality during that time. Like Bae Seong-ho’s strategy, I made the complacent judgment that the imagination in my head could work against real power.
blast furnace.
I wanted to prove reality.
Kim Hyun-seong, deliberately creating a situation, swung Shin Young-min like a doll and repeatedly punched him in the face.
Sigh-!
My nosebleed broke out.
The blood vessels burst, and Shin Young-min showed bright red eyes as if he were shedding bloody tears.
“Just do one thing, just one thing. “You either kneel down perfectly like an idiot, or you risk your life and take care of your pride.”
In those words.
Shin Young-min’s eyes changed.
“You f*cking bastard!”
Bah!
After being beaten, he finally punched Kim Hyun-seong in the face.
* * *
If there were only two of us.
If it is a place where there are no spectators.
Shin Young-min may have been patient.
To completely bow to reality, the energetic 19-year-old was unable to maintain rational judgment.
Bah!
Blood splattered.
Seeing Kim Hyun-seong being pushed back, Shin Young-min showed a murderous look in his eyes.
“f*ck, this is a mess. “Why don’t I kill you and just have a miserable life?”
kicked the ground
Even in the sudden rush, Kim Hyun-seong’s eyes accurately followed Shin Young-min’s movements.
‘It’s as expected.’
Shin Young-min’s reaction?
It was in the expected category.
Even though he had already mentioned Myungjin Construction and made threats, it was Shin Young-min who ignored the realistic issues and moved Cheonil. An emotionally loyal and unstable being. I didn’t think he would hold out until the end. Nevertheless, the reason why Go Chang-beom was mobilized was because he hoped for a complete victory.
Background and skills.
both.
By defeating Shin Young-min, Kim Hyun-seong wanted to clearly prove it to the students of Cheonil who were watching him.
and.
‘Not yet.’
I looked at the other person’s feet.
Last training.
Kim Hyun-seong reflected on his fight with Shin Young-min countless times.
Since Shin Young-min is not an opponent that can be defeated by attacking him from the front like Bae Seong-ho, a clear strategy was needed to defeat him. Ironically, the fact that he trained in ‘mixed martial arts’ worked against Shin Young-min. Doo-cheol Jeong brought in videos of Shin Young-min’s games and found a few peculiarities.
Facial exposure when excited.
Big strides when you really want to finish.
Several singular points became tangled in my mind.
Pushing the opponent into a corner, singularities appeared simultaneously, and time passed slowly for a moment.
hook!
I stretched out my fist.
Wanting to end Kim Hyun-seong.
A fist with vicious malice.
Kim Hyun-seong dodged the punch by barely taking a half-step back, and then attempted the one and only counterattack that he had trained countless times.
“An uppercut aimed at the moment the opponent enters. “No one can withstand that.”
Bah!
“?!!”
My fist exploded.
Shin Young-min’s fist was missed by a narrow margin, and Kim Hyun-seong hit Shin Young-min’s chin exactly.
Beetle.
Balance has been lost.
Shin Young-min fell down in the same posture he was in.
Quadang!
It was a shocking scene.
Rather than how scary Myungjin Construction’s background was, the sight of Shin Young-min leaving at once was more shocking.
This is school.
And Shin Young-min is the king who has ruled this place for three years.
Even his friends, who were looking at him with interest, could not hide their shocked expressions at his helpless defeat.
“Off, off… … .”
The situation is not over yet.
Shin Young-min, sprawled on the floor, was out of breath, and his unfocused eyes looked quite dangerous.
but.
closely.
Kim Hyun-seong grabbed his arm.
For a moment, Shin Young-min’s body trembled.
Even as the formal dinner was far away, he felt an ominous energy and spoke with difficulty.
“… … I’m sorry. “Please, please stop.”
Hyunseong Kim laughed.
As I looked up at the sky, I saw a world as blue as when my life came to an end, filling my vision.
That was enough.
Quickly.
Pead deud deuk.
“Kaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
Kim Hyun-seong just twisted Shin Young-min’s arm.
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