How a Salaryman Became an Underworld Boss

”Yes. His name is Liu Peiqi. He’s a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.”

The members of the CCP Politburo formed an exclusive circle of twenty-five people who wielded the highest authority in China.

”So he managed to find himself quite an influential backer.”

”I couldn’t agree more, Director Cha.”

”By the way... is this the same Liu Peiqi who sold him the gold?”

”Yes, the very same person. Incidentally, Politburo member Liu Peiqi is Vice President Liu Shen’s biological uncle.”

”Hmm... I see. As long as someone like Liu is standing behind him, bringing Go Yeongjun back to our country through official channels will be virtually impossible.”

”The chances are extremely slim.”

”I understand. Wake him up.”

At Jiham’s command, one of the security guards dumped an entire bucket of water over Go Yeongjun’s face.

”Gah!”

The guards hauled the soaked debtor upright and forced him into a chair facing Jiham.

”Y-You...”

Go Yeongjun wasn’t merely stammering.

His entire body trembled uncontrollably.

One of the effects of the herbal tranquilizer was its ability to crush a person’s will and instill overwhelming fear. As a result, Go Yeongjun was seized by an instinctive, almost primal terror.

”I’m Cha Jiham, Director of Korea Investment’s Venture Capital Fund.”

”And Chairman Park’s successor,” Kang Inhan added heavily, further elevating Jiham’s status.

”Go Yeongjun, you didn’t just steal five hundred billion won from our company. You also caused catastrophic losses to financial institutions. Do you admit it?”

”...”

Seeing that Go Yeongjun intended to hide behind silence, Jiham decided it was time to bring him back to reality.

”Go Yeongjun, I’m speaking to you as one human being to another, and you’re mistaking that for weakness?”

”...”

”If you don’t answer my question within three seconds, I’ll break your arms and legs one by one. If you don’t believe me, feel free to find out. First question. How much company money and investor funds did you embezzle in total?”

”...”

”Chief Secretary Kang, it seems this man still hasn’t realized the situation he’s in.”

To be honest, Kang Inhan had occasionally thought Cha Jiham was too soft-hearted.

But now, Jiham displayed a coldness and ruthlessness unlike his usual self.

Taking it as an excellent sign, Kang Inhan drove a crushing punch straight into Go Yeongjun’s chest with all his strength.

”Urgh!”

With a short cry, Go Yeongjun collapsed pitifully onto the floor.

Looking down at him, Kang Inhan spoke in a chilling voice.

”I should actually thank you. It would’ve been boring if you’d talked without putting up a fight. Let’s start with your right arm.”

”I... I’m protected by Politburo member Liu Peiqi!” Go Yeongjun shouted, trembling in terror.

”So what?”

”...”

”You ignored the question again and tried to stay silent. In that case, I’ll break your left arm too.”

Crack!

Kang Inhan placed Go Yeongjun’s right arm across his knee and pressed down with brutal force.

”A-A-A-A-Ah!”

Giving the screaming Go Yeongjun a cold glance, Kang Inhan stepped over him and grabbed his left arm.

Realizing what was about to happen, Go Yeongjun writhed desperately across the floor, pleading frantically.

”Chief Secretary Kang! I’ll answer! I’ll answer everything truthfully! Please spare me! Just this once!”

”Sorry. Too late.”

Kang Inhan answered coldly before snapping Go Yeongjun’s left arm without the slightest hesitation.

Crack!

”A-A-A-A-Ah!”

Go Yeongjun’s shrill, pig-like scream echoed loudly throughout the basement once again.