Chapter 141 – Chaos – Part 1

Chapter 141 – Chaos – Part 1

Lee Siyoung’s white brow furrowed at Woojin’s words.

He knew I would come?

It felt like her pride was being crushed.

No, the very fact that she was here felt surreal.

Lee Siyoung crossed her arms and stepped further inside.

“Are sick people commuting to the hospital from home, I wonder?”

Woojin, wearing a white dress shirt, sat on the bed.

He looked very relaxed and composed.

When Woojin looked at Lee Siyoung, she turned her head and walked towards the window.

“What do you want? More money?”

“An apology.”

The corners of Lee Siyoung’s tightly pursed lips twitched slightly.

And she closed her eyes for a moment.

Because it sounded like nothing but a joke.

Woojin watched her face reflected in the window and nodded slightly.

Serotonin must be secreting to stabilize and calm her mind and body, which have been disturbed by others.

Woojin opened his mouth.

“I don’t need pocket change, whether it’s 100 million or 200 million.”

Woojin had manipulated her emotions, controlled the situation, and created this moment for her to stand here, all just to deliver this line.

At Woojin’s unexpected words, she turned her body.

“Pocket change? Didn’t you work at the Restaurant because you needed money?”

Why do all men have to be so boastful?

Especially when he works at a Restaurant.

Woojin turned on the PC on one side and said,

“I was bored, you know, just bored.

I also wanted to try it.”

Lee Siyoung sneered and said,

“It sounds like you were cosplaying as a commoner.”

“I think I have more liquid assets than you.”

“Do you know who I am…”

“Quiet.”

Woojin, who had turned on the HTS, placed his hands on the Keyboard and Mouse.

[Buy order completed.]

[Mass order completed.]

The notification sounds continued one after another, and soon the opposite notification sound was heard.

[Sell order completed.]

[Sell order…]

Woojin got up from the PC chair and opened his mouth.

“200 million in 10 minutes. Do I look like someone who needs money?

I also own a small stake in a hotel affiliated with Shinhwa Group.

I could hold more, but it’s a hassle because I have to report it.”

Her eyes widened slightly.

If his words were true, it meant he held shares worth less than a hundred billion.

That would mean he had more than her, but it was hard to believe.

No, she just couldn’t believe it.

“What kind of nonsense is this…?”

“Believe it or not, that’s your choice. More importantly.”

He approached her.

He stared at her, maintaining a distance of about 30 centimeters.

“Apologize.”

Lee Siyoung recoiled.

No, at that moment Woojin firmly pulled her arm.

Her weight shifted forward onto her feet.

If you put your weight forward, you can move easily.

It was an attempt to escape Woojin, but Woojin’s strength didn’t allow it.

“Aren’t you going to let go?”

At her sharp voice, Woojin brought his face even closer.

They were close enough to feel each other’s breath, and Woojin’s grip on her wrist tightened even more.

“Apologize. Then you won’t have to endure this kind of treatment anymore.”

Lee Siyoung’s face contorted.

The increased pressure from Woojin’s hand was now causing her pain.

And she couldn’t bear it.

“Sorry. There. Are you satisfied?”

As soon as Woojin heard the apology, he released her wrist.

It didn’t matter if it was insincere.

What was important was that she, with her strong pride, had uttered an apology.

No one could help her now, and he was the dominant one in this situation.

He just needed to plant this situation in her unconscious.

“As promised, I’ll pretend this never happened. You can go.”

Lee Siyoung, who had been rubbing her wrist and glaring at Woojin, turned and walked out.

Woojin sat down in front of the PC again.

What seemed to be hitting the upper limit was turning into a downtrend.

It was Han Bora’s work.

The source of the funds Bora was holding was Lee Hyerim.

She had sold her hotel shares to Han Bora as Woojin had told her to, acting without even getting a proper explanation from Woojin.

After all, it was shares she had acquired without spending a dime.

Because it was Woojin. Because it was Woojin, her actions were unrestrained.

Just then, the hospital room door opened again.

Lee Siyoung approached Woojin, who was sitting at the PC.

In that moment, she could see Woojin’s account.

He really does hold millions of shares in the hotel, doesn’t he?

His bluff wasn’t a lie.

Her mouth opened instinctively.

Sell me your hotel shares. I’ll pay more.

Woojin subtly smiled.

Of course, it was a micro-expression and face he had fabricated.

The moment she saw the shares, even though she hadn’t acquired them, dopamine must have been generating.

Is there good news? Or between siblings…

That’s none of your business…

Do you even have that much money?

Lee Siyoung’s brows furrowed slightly.

He’s spouting such nonsense, thinking what of her.

But she couldn’t open her mouth to say anything right.

She could have done this for 10 billion won, but anything beyond that amount was an issue.

While she could secretly mortgage a company and get a loan, the risk was too great.

If it became known through SH Strategy and reached Grandfather’s or Father’s ears, there would be a huge commotion.

Of course, if the stock price goes up when the shares are bought, the loan can be repaid.

As various thoughts raced through her mind, Woojin opened his mouth.

“I’m not selling.”

At Woojin’s firm tone, she opened her mouth again.

“The price is higher…”

“I’m not selling. You seem to want to do something productive for yourself, or is it because you want to be recognized by someone?

It must be a complex greed.

Woojin looked at the wall clock and continued speaking languidly.

“Around 2:20 PM, Mega TM will hit the upper limit. At 3 PM, Philos Witree will rise by 15%.

Use this to make money and increase your hotel stake.

I’m annoyed, so could you please leave now? I’m a bit tired.”

Lee Siyoung bit her molars tightly and then quickly exited the hospital room.

Woojin immediately called Han Bora.

“Bora. You did well. That’s how you do it.”

– Hehe.

“Shall we try two more?”

– Which stocks?

“Mega TM. This will hit the upper limit at 2:20 PM. Philos Witree will rise by 15%.

Can you do it?”

– Yes!

“Then.”

Woojin continued speaking, checking Han Bora’s study progress.

“How is the global market today?”

– Today, money is flowing more towards IT than semiconductors…

Woojin’s lips curled up unconsciously, and he nodded his head.

It was Bora, diligently studying without being lazy.

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Lee Siyoung arrived home and let out a sigh of disbelief.

She felt completely manipulated.

“Super Retail Investor? He seems to be boasting about something like that…”

Still, a retail investor was a retail investor.

Conversely, a retail investor who holds a large stake in the hotel she is targeting.

That bothered her a bit.

Suddenly, Woojin’s words flashed through her mind.

‘Around 2:20 PM, Mega TM.’

Lee Siyoung picked up her cellphone and unconsciously checked Mega TM’s stock price.

The stock, showing a red light, was up over 25%.

“This is…”

She blinked her eyes in disbelief.

If she had invested, she could have easily made billions of won.

Then she could secure the hotel’s stake more easily…

“What is this guy?”

As a little more time passed and 3 PM approached, Philos Witree’s stock price, as seen by her, hit 15%.

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Two weeks later.

Woojin was sitting across from Lee Hyerim at a coffee shop.

Lee Hyerim seemed flustered and just stared at Woojin.

It was too sudden, and she couldn’t readily answer.

Lee Hyerim then spoke to Woojin, who was bringing cake to his mouth.

“Are you really going?”

“I have to. By the time the announcement is made, the bidding proceeds, and construction begins, I’ll be discharged from the military.

The factory in the Middle East will also be in its final stages of completion.

Lee Hyerim bit her lip.

The thought of Woojin going to the military made her feel like she was left alone in the world.

She couldn’t think of anything.

It was like losing a family member.

“I wanted to go.”

“Everyone else hates going…”

He even wants to go to the military.

She wanted to use her power and connections to stop Woojin, but she knew well that she couldn’t change Woojin’s mind by doing so.

Because Woojin was someone who would unconditionally do whatever he wanted.

“When are you going?”

“Next month.”

Lee Hyerim’s eyes widened.

“Isn’t that too soon?”

“I volunteered, and my draft notice came out.”

As Lee Hyerim swept her hair back and let out a small sigh, Woojin’s phone rang.

[Lee Siyoung]

“Hello.”

-Just as you said, CB Network went up 25% again today. Are you a fortune teller?

Lee Siyoung approached Woojin, who had accurately predicted the stock prices of Mega TM and Philos Witree, with a glimmer of hope.

Woojin turned her glimmer of hope into certainty.

Every time he taught her, the stocks would show positive growth, bringing her profits.

“I think you should say something else first.”

-Thank you. Is there anything you want to eat? Let’s go somewhere nice.

“I’m meeting someone important right now. Another time. I’ll hang up now.”

After the call, Woojin brought the cake back to his mouth and shook his head.

“Wow…”

The taste never changed.

Lee Hyerim smiled weakly, watching Woojin.

Just knowing Siyoung somehow made her feel strangely disappointed.

If this was jealousy, then perhaps it was.

She felt strange.

Woojin’s tone and expression completely changed every time this happened, and she took comfort in that.

It was as if he only showed his true self to her.

“Once development begins, I’ll tie Lee Siyoung in too. All the money they’ve earned so far will disappear.”

Woojin intended to make Lee Siyoung completely dependent on him.

If you know someone’s greed, you can attach strings like a marionette.

“The powerless Young Master Lee Yohwan has no standing yet, so I’ll keep an eye on him.”

At Woojin’s explanation, Lee Hyerim changed the subject as if to clear the air.

Woojin’s enlistment day was approaching, and she didn’t want to talk about work.

“I’m going to the cotton field.”

“Can I also order Jajangmyeon from the Cotton Chairman?”

Lee Hyerim chuckled.

“Are you already thinking about what you want to eat in the army?”

“I saw on YouTube that Jajangmyeon is what people miss eating the most.”

“I’ll bring the Head Chef with me.”

Woojin, who had been sipping his drink through a straw, looked up.

“That’s a bit… not ordinary.”

Lee Hyerim laughed in disbelief.

The Woojin she knew was someone who valued ordinariness, but he was certainly not an ordinary person.

Woojin spoke again.

“Besides that, Hyerim, can you bring me some pictures of your female friends?”

Lee Hyerim tilted her head.

“Pictures of my friends?”

“Yes, they say it’s really necessary for army life.”

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Time flew by, and Woojin arrived at the Nonsan Training Center.

Woojin hugged and patted a tearful Shin Bomi.

“There will be vacations too. I’ll be discharged quickly once the seasons change a bit.”

He also told his mother and father,

“I’ll be back.”