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There will be no variables

"This is Eva from Mirae Investment. I've heard a lot about Director Yoon Hyun-joo."

Eva extended her hand and greeted Yun Hyun-joo with a bright smile.

As the cool-looking beauty treated her in a sad manner, Yoon Hyun-joo quickly relaxed and held Eva's hand.

"I'm Yoon Hyun-joo. I often hear stories about Director Eva from our museum guests. They praise her for being capable of handling such a large sum of money at her age."

The two greeted each other with golden faces. Soon, the two finished their greetings and sat down.

"Eva, the reason I called you······."

I briefly explained to Eva what she had to do.

Eva nodded slightly as she listened instead of asking questions.

"I understand what you mean, boss."

Perhaps because we were in front of other people, Eva spoke to me in a serious tone rather than her usual playful tone.

"Can I check the documents first?"

With those words, he handed over all the relevant documents to Eva.

After receiving the documents, Eva began to carefully examine each page, taking her time.

Yoon Hyun-joo and I just watched the scene quietly and didn't say much.

In the office, the only sound was Eva checking documents and turning over papers, and I waited, recalling my conversation with Premier Wen Jiabao earlier.

"Did the boss personally look around these properties?"

Eva finally finished reviewing and closed the file.

"I had my staff look around. I was told that it wasn't bad."

"Then it's okay. There is no problem with the documents I prepared."

"But I think the contract will be a bit complicated. We will sign the contract by exchanging all the KS stocks held by Mirae Investment and the stocks I own······."

As I told her about my unique trading method, Eva's expression changed from moment to moment.

Eva frowned, crossed her arms, thought for a moment, and then said.

"It's a bit complicated. First, you have to pay the money to transfer the title to our company. But if you don't receive the stock right away······."

Eva paused for a moment, lost in thought.

"It's complicated, but you can do it, right?"

Eva, who had been pondering my question, nodded.

"Well, I guess I'll have to tip some money to the IRS, but it shouldn't be too hard."

Eva, who said that, turned her head and looked at Yun Hyeon-ju.

"Director, have you brought all the bankbooks under another person's name?"

"Yes. I brought them all."

"Then I will deposit the money into that account and then withdraw it back to the foreign corporation over the course of a month. It may be a bit complicated, but it's not that hard, so don't worry. And we will hold onto the shares we have for now and hand them over whenever you ask. Do you agree?"

Yoon Hyun-joo's expression became subtle. Soon, she spoke honestly.

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"I honestly don't know because there was a lot of difficult talk going on. But I don't think Representative Eva would commit fraud."

"Then······. Do you have a personal lawyer? If this kind of complicated contract gets messed up, it will not only be a problem for our company, but it could also be a big problem for you, the director. Even if it's under someone else's name. We won't be able to shut everyone up after the problem occurs, so let's resolve it before that happens."

Yoon Hyun-joo nodded. She no longer said that she trusted any of the warehouse keepers.

"I don't have a personal lawyer. Instead, I'm working with Yoon & Jang because I'm planning on filing for divorce."

I added to what Yoon Hyun-joo said.

"This transaction can be done with Yoon & Jang as well. The last transaction was done in that way."

"Then I'll go to the manager and Yoon & Jang to draw up a detailed contract. This kind of transaction requires a rather complicated contract."

If I missed anything, Eva will make sure to take care of it.

I nodded quietly without raising any objections.

"Okay. Then let's finalize the real estate sales contract. Are you ready to hold the KS Group's extraordinary shareholders' meeting?"

"Yes, boss. We've already completed all the legal review, and all you have to do is make a request that complies with all the requirements. The problem is that if the board of directors doesn't accept it, we'll have to go through another legal battle. Then it'll be difficult to open it soon."

The authority to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders generally rests with the board of directors.

However, minority shareholders could also request a meeting by submitting the purpose and reason for the meeting to the board of directors with the consent of a certain percentage or more.

In our country, the board of directors, which is no different from the CEO's puppet, refuses to convene a special shareholders' meeting from outside sources, citing various reasons.

So most of them file a lawsuit asking the court to allow them to convene.

As long as there is legitimacy and justification for the reason for the convocation, permission for the convocation is granted in most cases.

Of course, if the company keeps delaying the deadline, it can take a long time.

"Half of the board members are on my side, so you don't have to worry about that. If we just follow the proper procedures, we'll be able to pass the board meeting without a hitch."

Eva was delighted by Yoon Hyun-joo's confident words.

"Oh, then there won't be a big problem. As long as it's clear that it's going to pass the board of directors. That's great. The most annoying thing is waiting for the court to make a decision."

Eva nodded and moved on, but I asked with a puzzled look on my face.

"Is it true that you have recruited half of the directors on the board? Have you checked it properly?"

At my words, Yoon Hyun-joo, who had been looking at Eva, turned her gaze towards me.

"What does that mean?"

"If it were Choi Woo-shik, he would have met with the directors separately again. Although we are monitoring him, we cannot investigate everything that happens within the headquarters. In particular, we have not investigated anything in the chairman's office."

"It's okay. The chief secretary is on my side. He already knows all of Choi Woo-shik's movements."

"The director recruited the chief secretary?"

This was really unexpected.

The chief of staff was a key figure among the key figures who assisted the president at close range.

Of course, most of the time it was about putting people you could trust in the seat.

And Choi Woo-shik's chief secretary was an old friend who went to elementary, middle, and high school with Choi Woo-shik, and even studied abroad with him.

That's why it was hard to believe that Yoon Hyun-joo had recruited him.

But she spoke confidently despite my suspicious gaze.

"I know the Chief Secretary's weakness. It's a weakness that Choi Woo-shik will never spare if he finds out."

It was a weakness that could betray a friend. I was curious as to what it was, but I didn't bother to ask.

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But Yoon Hyun-joo knew everything I had talked about when I met Choi Woo-shik.

Just looking at this, it was clear that someone had been assigned to the secretary's office.

If the planted spy was the chief secretary, that would be a good thing.

"I see. So, if we call an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, it can pass the board of directors right away. Is that right?"

"Yes, that's right. Unless something else comes up."

"There will be no variables. The prosecution will request an arrest warrant for Choi Woo-shik as soon as the new year comes and the holidays are over. The court has already decided to accept it. Once Choi Woo-shik is arrested, we can immediately request an extraordinary shareholders' meeting, have him step down from his position as CEO, and have the CEO take over. At the same time, we will completely overhaul the board of directors."

Choi Woo-shik's arrest had already been decided.

For security reasons, only a few people knew about it.

"Only the director knows about Choi Woo-shik's arrest. No one else should know. We need to catch Choi Woo-shik right away while he's letting his guard down."

"Yes, I understand."

After talking with Yoon Hyun-joo further, I sent her out first and spoke alone with Eva.

"Eva. Take care. Thank you as always."

"Boss. It's something I have to do. Don't say thank you."

"But I still feel bad about it. I'm planning to go down to Busan at the end of the year to spend time with my grandmother. So, you should meet with Director Yoon Hyun-joo and resolve it. If you have any difficulties, please contact me."

As I was worrying and talking too long, Eva snickered and made a boast.

"Okay. Just trust me and get some rest, boss. I'll take care of everything."

"Oh, and I think the China business will have to wait a little longer. For now, just keep reducing the weight as you have been doing. Go out quickly. Director Yoon Hyun-joo will be waiting."

After sending Eva out, he asked Director Ma.

"Sir, is there anything urgent now?"

"I have dinner plans this evening, boss."

"Oh, I had planned to have dinner with Hyunwoo. Well, let's call it a day and don't make any new plans for the time being."

"Understood, boss."

I called my grandmother whenever I had time, but it was different from seeing her in person.

So, as I told Eva, I was planning to spend this year-end with my grandmother in Busan.

In the evening, we arrived at the restaurant where we had met.

"What? You were here first."

Oh Hyun-woo, who was sitting in his seat, waved his hand.

"I just got here too. Come and sit down quickly."

I hung my coat on the hanger and sat facing Oh Hyun-woo.

"What about Min-kyung? Why is she alone?"

"I guess you're busy. I was going to ask you to have a meal today. You said you'd come when you're done, but I don't know if you'll be able to."

"Everyone seems to be busy. Let's eat first. Is a basic meal okay?"

"Oh. The food here is delicious."

After ringing the call bell to ask for the food to be brought out, I grabbed some soju and beer from the table.

"How about some soju and beer after a long time?"

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"Okay."

I filled my glass according to the golden ratio that I had figured out while hanging out with my college friends.

We clinked our glasses and emptied them.

"Oh, it reminds me of college. What you made for me was delicious, just like I said."

Oh Hyun-woo laughed, licking his foamy lips.

"Empty words."

"Why am I lying to you? I drink soju like that at the prosecutors' office dinners, but it doesn't taste good. Is it because I don't feel comfortable drinking it like this with my kids?"

After we had finished two glasses in a row while chatting, the food arrived.

We drank alcohol one after another while eating. After putting down my empty glass, I asked Oh Hyun-woo something I had been curious about.

"Now that we've gotten a little more comfortable, let's talk properly. How's the atmosphere at the prosecution? There's been a lot of noise lately about reform and all."

"The president's will is so strong, what can I say? The prosecutor general is also on the president's side, so he is pushing it hard. That's why there is little opposition. With the president, the prosecutor general, and even the minister of justice all working together, who would oppose it?"

Hearing it from Oh Hyun-woo's mouth, I got a rough idea of what the atmosphere would be like.

In that situation, it would be difficult for frontline prosecutors to act rashly.

"Well, if we arrest Choi Woo-shik this time, the atmosphere at the prosecution will improve."

"Ah······. My mouth is itching. I need to tell this to the people who are whining."

"Haha, hold on a little longer. Is security being maintained well? There are rumors that the head of the legal department of KS Group has many connections in the prosecution. Isn't he your senior?"

"Oh, that guy? He's crazy. I don't even want to call him senior. Do you know how much he's been doing as a conglomerate's dog? There are a lot of people in the prosecution that they don't like."

The prosecution and the conglomerates had an inseparable relationship.

In particular, the Central Intelligence Agency was a place that was just like a place to catch such conglomerates.

However, it is rare for a conglomerate leader to be arrested.

No matter how much investigation was conducted, most cases were conducted without detention due to all kinds of obstacles.

"Just arresting the heads of large corporations that are in the top 10 groups this time will be enough to show our prosecution's face. Isn't that right?"

Oh Hyun-woo said proudly. It was a response typical of Oh Hyun-woo, who has a strong sense of belonging to the prosecution.

"That's right. It's an unusual case."

"Thank you. Thanks to you, I can catch a guy like Choi Woo-shik. Otherwise, I would have been in custody without any detention."

The judge who will conduct the substantive examination of the warrant has already been decided to be Han Min-kyung.

"Min-kyung will conduct a substantive examination, so there will be no problem in issuing an arrest warrant. So the prosecution just needs to request an arrest warrant following due process."

"Huh? What did you say? My wife, Han Min-kyung, is going to be interrogating suspects before their arrest?"

"······You didn't know?"

"Hey! How would I know if you don't say anything!"

I asked Han Min-kyung to keep it secret, but I never thought she would keep it a secret even from her husband.

"Wow, Min-kyung is really something. I really didn't know she wouldn't tell you either."

"It's unfair! I'm telling you everything!"

Oh Hyun-woo held me and complained to me for a long time.

Well, even if I said I was complaining, half of it was just me bragging about Han Min-kyung.

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"Stop talking nonsense and apply for an arrest warrant as soon as the new year begins as planned. After that, we will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and have him step down from his position as CEO. Then, the burden on the prosecution will be greatly reduced."

"What about the Korea Federation of Banks? If they act crazy, it will be a burden to us too."

"I'll take care of that. First, I'll get an arrest warrant issued, and then once it's known, I'll step in and take care of it. Don't worry."

We continued talking about Choi Woo-shik while drinking.

Unfortunately, Han Min-kyung didn't come until the drinking party was over.

After leaving the restaurant, I saw Oh Hyeon-woo off first and headed to the car.

As I approached, Director Ma opened the back seat door for me. Then I spoke to him.

"Let's go straight down to Busan, sir."

"Yes, boss."

The car carrying me headed straight for Busan.

< There will be no variables > End