Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 633 More money is needed

Itaewon, KJ Bar.

Kim Ji-soo stared blankly as Kang Dong-won respectfully disappeared through the door of the private room.

Kim Ji-soo didn't pay much attention to what Zhou Wang and Jiang Dongyuan said afterward. She only remembered that after making that phone call, Jiang Dongyuan's attitude towards Zhou Wang changed completely.

It's no longer just simple respect; it even carries a hint of trepidation.

Kim Ji-soo certainly knew who was behind Kang Dong-won, but... how did Zhou Wang manage to do it?

Those who haven't experienced the unique social ecology of South Korea cannot understand just how formidable a force like the Nine Star Group is to ordinary people.

Kim Ji-soo remembers when she was a child, when her parents were still running that small billiards hall in the old street, her mother would sigh and give one-third of her income to the gangsters who came to collect the debts every week.

The gang that occupied several streets was just a small gang with dozens of members.

Nine Star Group, however, is a behemoth with over a thousand official members, operating across multiple industries, and has even received official recognition for several consecutive years. It is a company that even prosecutors must treat with caution.

It was also one of the original shareholders of YG Entertainment, but later, considering the social impact and with the arrival of the era of gangster transformation, it gradually faded its presence in YG Entertainment.

But without a doubt, Jiang Dongyuan, who implicitly represents Vice Chairman Jiang Xin, has always held a special position within YG Entertainment. Even successive chairmen have always treated Jiang Dongyuan with utmost courtesy.

Now, Zhou Wang has broken this "tacit understanding," which means that not only Jiang Dongyuan, but also Jiang Xin behind him has succumbed.

Although Kim Ji-soo is a bit slow at times, she is of normal intelligence. She was surprised but could understand Zhou Wang's actions in suppressing Lee Jung-jae. However, she was completely baffled as to how Zhou Wang managed to suppress the Nine Star Group.

……

Of course you don't understand. I have to pay money to get things done by the company I founded. Is there no law? Is there no justice?

At this moment, Zhou Wang had a lot of complaints he really wanted to vomit.

After several years of rapid development, Tyrant Security has long since become a large multinational group providing comprehensive security services... The key word is "multinational".

This means that from the very beginning of its establishment in Hong Kong Island, Tyrant Security has focused its business development on the international market.

...This is unavoidable. The public security in China is so good that there is no natural environment for the development of tyrannical security forces. Only in first-tier cities can the existence of the wealthy class and the frequent hosting of large-scale events provide a basis for survival.

But it's different abroad.

Take South Korea as an example. In a country where gangs can thrive and grow into large corporations, their business scope is very broad.

Tyrant Security established a branch in South Korea three years ago. In those three years, it has not made a name for itself on the surface, but behind the scenes, it has gone through countless battles and bloodshed, carving out a bloody path from the double shadow of chaebols and gangsters...

From an unknown small company, it has grown into the number one security company in South Korea.

Tyrant Security is certainly a legitimate company with proper operations, but when it comes to sheer force of fist, let alone Nine Star Group, even the top three gangs in South Korea wouldn't dare say they could go toe-to-toe with Tyrant Security.

Most importantly... Tyrant Security is Samsung Group's only designated security partner.

This level of prestige is roughly equivalent to that of a "royal merchant."

The fact that Tyrant Security was so powerful in South Korea was indeed somewhat unexpected for Zhou Wang. Having read Tyrant Security's detailed information, he also knew that South Korea was nothing compared to the United States, which was far beyond Southeast Asia and even overseas. That was the territory where Tyrant Security truly made its name.

The managerial abilities of "another self" are beyond question. The only thing that annoyed Zhou Wang was that when he contacted the tyrant's security chief before coming to South Korea, the chief patiently listened to all of Zhou Wang's needs and then said:

"Of course, we will spare no effort to meet all your needs..."

Before Zhou Wang could even politely say "thank you," he heard the other person's last words.

"But it will cost extra."

"Add money?"

Zhou Wang's voice was raised very high at that time.

"Yes, it will cost extra."

The other party was very respectful, but their tone was firm.

Zhou Wang cursed loudly, but had no choice but to agree to the other party's request for more money.

The Tyrant Security Bureau was founded by the tyrant himself...

Unfortunately, after losing the [Instant Security Card] item, even if Zhou Wang wanted to mobilize the Tyrant Security Forces, he would have to go through the proper procedures and spend money to acquire the power.

Similarly, Zhou Wang cannot fully control powerful external forces such as cloud-based law firms and cloud-based trusts at present; at most, he can only leverage them to a certain extent.

Zhou Wang had a vague feeling that this situation might only change when the "second Hextech" arrived, and only then could he truly receive the entire legacy from "another self".

Therefore, Zhou Wang had no choice but to send Gao Xing to lead the team tonight to protest and put pressure on the Jiuxing Group... The Tyrant Security personnel had one price for standing on the platform, and another price for getting them to take action.

It's impressive that Gao Xing can take on dozens of people at once, but it's also a last resort, because Zhou Wang specifically instructed that if possible, the tyrant's security personnel should not be allowed to make a move.

The basic cost of hiring Tyrant Security alone was three million US dollars for Zhou Wang. If they were to take further action, it would cost an additional one to two million US dollars, depending on the circumstances, and they would also have to cover the casualties and compensation...

For Zhou Wang, who has never had a comfortable cash flow, three million dollars is like a huge chunk of flesh being cut from his body.

His cash balance has plummeted to around 50 million, the lowest it has been in recent times.

However, as long as he could obtain the "Job Training Package," which is known for its generous rewards, Zhou Wang felt that all the effort was worthwhile.

Moreover... you might even get some emotional feedback along the way.

As Kim Jisoo stared blankly at him, Zhou Wang pinched her pert yet firm breasts and thought to himself.

Kim Jisoo, whether she had gotten used to it or knew she couldn't stop Zhou Wang, ignored his large hand groping her lower back. Only after regaining her senses did she finally ask:

"You...you anticipated that they would unite against you?"

"Hey, why aren't you calling me Chairman anymore? Where's your honorific title?"

Zhou Wang teased Kim Jisoo, and before she could get angry, he lazily added, "I'm not a god, of course I can't predict what they're going to do. But when you're traveling, you always have to be prepared beforehand. After all, this isn't my territory, who knows what might happen..."

This time, Kim Jisoo understood. Zhou Wang meant that he had prepared both a slap and a sweet treat before coming to South Korea. However, both the force of the slap and the sweetness of the treat probably exceeded the expectations of Jiang Xin and Lee Jung-jae, leaving them completely defenseless… She pursed her lips and said with a complicated expression:
"That Rose..."

"Oh, right, that's exactly what I wanted to tell you."

Zhou Wang then remembered something, "You can't tell Rose or Jenny anything that happened today. I don't want my plans to be disrupted..."

"Why?"

Kim Jisoo's reaction was a bit intense: "They are my sisters, I can't help you hide it from them."

"Then what am I to you?"

At this moment, Zhou Wang put his arm around Kim Ji-soo's slender waist, which was covered by her silky long dress, and leaned forward. Their lips touched just a hair's breadth apart, and then gently separated.

Kim Ji-soo wanted to answer, but suddenly couldn't speak. That damned shivering sensation swept through her body again. Even though Zhou Wang hadn't really invaded her yet, she felt her strength starting to drain away again, and she uncontrollably slumped into Zhou Wang's arms.

"you you……"

Kim Jisoo bit her lip and tried to turn her head away, because there were more than just the two of them in the private room. There was also Xiao Wang, who had started to reflect on his actions, and Sura, who was looking down and frantically peeking at them from the corner of her eye.

Just then, a few shouts could be faintly heard from downstairs.

"Jisoo..."

Kim Jisoo's expression changed instantly. "It's my parents and my sister."

Zhou Wang thought it was normal. The bar was surrounded by his own people, and Kim Ji-soo's family would definitely receive the news and rush over. It was just that their arrival was a bit untimely.

Suddenly regaining her strength, Kim Ji-soo hurriedly broke free from Zhou Wang's embrace, stood up, and quickly straightened her clothes. Zhou Wang didn't take it seriously, but simply gestured to Xiao Liu, who was standing at the door of the private room.

As a result, Kim Ji-soo's family members were able to get to the second floor without any hindrance.

Zhou Wang glanced at them. Kim Ji-soo's parents looked like ordinary middle-aged people. However, her older sister, who was four years older than her, caught Zhou Wang's eye. Although she was not as good-looking as Kim Ji-soo, her intellectual temperament and mature womanly charm had a unique appeal.

Kim Jisoo quickly straightened her clothes and went to greet them, beginning to explain to her obviously nervous family what had happened.

Upon hearing that it was just a normal "colleagues' gathering" and that the men in black standing there were bodyguards of the YG Entertainment chairman, Kim Jisoo's family breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Zhou Wang stepped forward and greeted them, "Hello, I am Zhou Wang, the chairman of YG Entertainment."

Jisoo's family was clearly surprised. Given Zhou Wang's age and appearance, they thought he was just a colleague of Jisoo's. Jisoo's father, however, clearly knew the value of Zhou Wang's position and immediately bent down, extended his hands, and greeted Zhou Wang with a big smile.

"President, hello, hello..."

Zhou Wang gently helped him up and said with a friendly smile, "Uncle, you don't need to be so polite. Although I am the president, when there are no outsiders, just treat me as an ordinary junior, given the relationship between Zhixiu and me."

"?"

Jisoo's three family members were stunned for a moment, and subconsciously glanced at Jisoo.

Kim Ji-soo's cheeks flushed red. She glared at the smiling Zhou Wang, annoyed that he was so bold as to flirt with her in front of her family.

But unconsciously, Kim Jisoo couldn't help but wonder, was he really serious when he said he wanted to date me?
Otherwise, how could he dare to say such ambiguous things in front of my family...

A few random thoughts flashed through her mind, but that didn't stop Kim Ji-soo, her face flushed, from quickly pushing her parents out of the private room and explaining to them in a low voice.

Kim Ji-soo's older sister glanced at Zhou Wang curiously, but after meeting Zhou Wang's gaze, she hurriedly looked away and followed him out of the private room.

In the end, no one knows how Kim Ji-soo explained it to her family, but she didn't give Zhou Wang another chance to contact her parents. After coaxing her family to leave the bar, she waved to Zhou Wang from afar and then ran off without looking back.

Zhou Wang was slightly exasperated by Kim Ji-soo's sudden display of wit. Kim Ji-soo's family had arrived a little too early; he should have taken Kim Ji-soo away from the bar first.

Given Kim Ji-soo's "weakness," Zhou Wang was 70% confident he could easily coax her into bed...

Having spent so much time interacting intimately with Kim Jisoo, Zhou Wang was getting a little excited, but since Kim Jisoo was leaving with her family, he could only watch helplessly as his prize slipped away.

...I made a mistake. I should have made Xu Wenqian wait for me. She should be asleep by now, and it wouldn't be good to wake her up... My conscience would bother me.

Cui Min'er went home, and Qu Peining followed her, so it wasn't appropriate to call her over again.

Sura… Zhou Wang glanced unconsciously at the pretty assistant next to him, but after thinking about Qi Jiayi’s possible outburst, he quickly put an end to the dangerous thought.

Why not experience the unique nightlife of South Korea?

But Zhou Wang quickly shook his head again.

If you're new to the area and don't know anyone, it's best to avoid doing these things...

Hmm, maybe I should go back and show off with my hands. Zhou Wang hasn't used this skill in a long time, so I don't know if I've gotten rusty.

Lost in thought, Zhou Wang had already left the bar. At that moment, Xiao Qi, the bodyguard who was guarding the bar entrance, suddenly walked over quickly and whispered something to Zhou Wang.

Zhou Wang looked up in surprise upon hearing this. After confirming it, he thought for a moment and then waved to Sura.

“Sura, you and the people from the law firm go back first, and while you're at it, please check those agreements for me again.”

"Okay, boss!"

Sura didn't think much of it and left as instructed.

After seeing Sura off, Zhou Wang nodded to Xiao Qi, who then waved towards the alley behind them.

Then a tall woman emerged from the shadows.

She wore a loose sweatshirt and tight jeans, which perfectly showcased her shapely and slender legs. Her long, silver-white hair was very distinctive, but it was perfectly complemented by her fair, almost glowing mixed-race face.

"Jeon Somi".

Zhou Wang raised an eyebrow, asking with a mixture of amusement and surprise, "I heard you've been waiting for me?"

(End of this chapter)