Chapter 1576 - 631: Extra Charges Required
Itaewon, KJ Bar.
Jin Zhixiu stared blankly as Jiang Dongyuan respectfully disappeared at the entrance of the private room.
Jin Zhixiu didn’t pay much attention to what Zhou Wang and Jiang Dongyuan said afterward; she only remembered that Jiang Dongyuan’s attitude took a complete 180-degree turn after making that phone call.
It wasn’t just simple respect anymore; there was even a sense of being extremely cautious and apprehensive.
Of course, Jin Zhixiu knew who backed Jiang Dongyuan, but... how did Zhou Wang manage this?
People who haven’t experienced the unique social ecosystem of Korea can’t comprehend how unassailable a force like Nine Stars Group is to ordinary people.
Jin Zhixiu remembered when she was a child, her parents ran a small billiard hall on Old Street, and every week her mother would sigh and hand over a third of their income to the gang that came to collect.
And that gang, which occupied several streets, was just a small gang with only a few dozen members.
However, Nine Stars Group is a massive entity with over a thousand official members, operating in multiple fields, and has even received official commendation for several consecutive years. It’s a force the prosecutors tread carefully around.
It’s also one of the original shareholders of YG Entertainment, though it gradually lessened its presence in YG Entertainment with the era of gang reform due to social considerations.
But undoubtedly, Jiang Dongyuan, who vaguely represented Vice President Jiang Xin, held a special status in YG Entertainment, treated with consistent courtesy by successive presidents.
And now, Zhou Wang disrupted this "understanding," indicating that not only Jiang Dongyuan but even Jiang Xin behind him had yielded.
Although Jin Zhixiu was sometimes a bit clueless, her IQ was normal. She was surprised but could understand Zhou Wang’s maneuver to suppress Lee Jeong-jae. However, how Zhou Wang suppressed the Nine Stars Group baffled Jin Zhixiu.
...
Of course, you don’t understand. How absurd it is that I have to pay my own company to do its job. Is there no law or justice?
At this moment, Zhou Wang was itching to vent his frustration.
After years of rapid development, Tyrant Security has become a large multinational group offering comprehensive security services... Highlight "multinational."
This means that since its inception on Hong Kong Island, Tyrant Security has focused its business development internationally.
... This is unavoidable. The domestic public security is too good, providing no natural soil for Tyrant Security’s growth; only in ultra-first-tier cities, where the presence of the wealthy and frequent large-scale events offer a survival foundation.
But abroad, it’s different.
Take Korea, for example. In a country where gangs can thrive and grow into large groups, the business scope is vast.
Tyrant Security established a branch in Korea three years ago. While they have kept a low profile over the past three years, behind the scenes, they have fought through countless bloodbaths to carve out a path from the dual shadows of financial tycoons and gangs...
From an unknown small company, they have become Korea’s number one security company today.
While Tyrant Security is a legitimate business, its fists are so strong that not even Nine Stars Group or the top three gangs in Korea dare to challenge it.
The key point is... Tyrant Security is the only designated security partner of the Samsung Group.
This kind of prestige is equivalent to being an "Imperial Merchant."
Zhou Wang was surprised by Tyrant Security’s prowess in Korea. However, knowing their detailed information, he understood that Korea was nothing; Southeast Asia and the beautiful country across the ocean were where Tyrant Security’s reputation truly shone.
The business acumen of the "other self" is undoubted, but what made Zhou Wang uneasy was that when he contacted the person in charge of Tyrant Security in Korea before his visit, the individual patiently listened to all Zhou Wang’s requests and then said:
"Of course, we will spare no effort to meet all your needs..."
Before Zhou Wang could politely say "thank you," he heard the last sentence from the other party.
"But it’ll cost extra."
"Extra money?"
Zhou Wang’s voice was raised significantly at the time.
"Yes, it’ll cost extra."
The other party replied respectfully but firmly.
Zhou Wang cursed but had no choice and could only agree to their request for additional payment.
Even though Tyrant Security was a company he founded...
But unfortunately, after losing the [Instant Security Card] tool, even Zhou Wang himself needed to follow the formal procedures and pay to leverage Tyrant Security’s power.
Similarly, powerful external forces like Yunshangyun Law Firm and Cloud Trust are not fully under Zhou Wang’s control at present; at best, he can leverage them to a certain extent.
Zhou Wang had a vague feeling that perhaps when the "second Hextech" arrived, this situation might change, allowing him to truly inherit the complete legacy from the "other self."
Thus, for tonight’s demonstration and pressure against Nine Stars Group, Zhou Wang had no choice but to send Old Gao to lead the way... It’s one price for the people of Tyrant Security just to stand by, and another price if they take action.
Old Gao fighting dozens is impressive, but a desperate measure, as Zhou Wang specifically instructed them not to let Tyrant Security’s people take action unless necessary.