Black-Haired Genius Chaebol - Chapter 349
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Episode 349 Abbott, Texas is Trapped
The Texas Governor’s Office.
“Really?”
“Yes. I definitely met Andre Tsoi and he said that.”
“Huh, I feel like I’m possessed by a ghost.”
Gov. Greg Abbott shuddered as he heard the report from his chief of staff, Simone Levy.
‘I told him to hit the player, but he showed up as if he knew everything.’
If so, we must actively join hands.
But the problem was that the current situation was not so easy.
“It’s true that Ellis is supporting Biden.”
“I said no.”
“No? Then what are the rumors I’ve heard so far? There are rumors that you have a close relationship with Ellen, and that you’re also helping out with IMEC and African resource development that the Biden administration is promoting. Isn’t that right?”
“you’re right.”
“What? If this is right, and that is right, then what is right?”
“Andre… … .”
Simon Levi paused for a moment to think, then opened his mouth again.
“It seems like they are trying to become a force that moves the president.”
“what?”
“I felt it when I talked to him. He had already laid the groundwork for Biden, so I think he might be trying to do something for Trump this time.”
“For Trump? So you’re saying it doesn’t matter which one becomes president?”
“That’s right. And when I look at what I’ve done so far, it doesn’t seem like it’s been very good for Biden.”
“Why? IMEC and African resources were clearly Biden’s pledges.”
“There is no actual money coming into the United States. There is a clear purpose, but there is no practical benefit.”
“It was just put on hold for a while when the Israel-Hamas war broke out. It can come back again.”
“But if we start developing Mexico this time, won’t Trump support Ellis? If immigration decreases, the Democratic Party will have one less card to play on immigration policy. Trump will actively try to prevent Biden from taking Ellis’ assets.”
“Oh, so you’re really going to straddle both sides.”
“It’s a great opportunity for us. Whether it’s Biden or Trump, the Texas immigrant issue will no longer be used for political purposes.”
“Yeah, I hope so. I hope we don’t have to worry about immigration anymore. So when are we going to meet?”
“You will be contacted shortly.”
hmm.
Greg Abbott nodded with a satisfied smile.
But then something unexpected came out of Simon Levi’s mouth.
“But, Governor, there’s more you need to know.”
“What is it?”
“While researching Ellis, something unexpected came out. The core members of Ellis were four people: Bill Brown, Andre Choi, Terry Park, and Chris Lee, all of whom were Korean.”
“What is that? Is there anyone who doesn’t know them?”
“These four Koreans dismantled the Cheongwang Group. The Cheongwang Group was divided into five major conglomerates. Among them, Cheongwang Electronics changed its name to Bill Electron, and Cheongwang Motors produces the ‘Ellis & Arnault’ electric car.”
“They say Ellis took two of the group.”
“There are three. The head of Cheongwang Construction is known to be Bill Brown’s father.”
“Then what about the other two?”
“One is still in the name of Cheongwang Life Insurance, and the other is Cheongwang Distribution, which has entered the global entertainment business and has been quite successful. In particular, it owns 75% of Only Fans.”
“If it’s only fans… … you mean that porn site?”
“That’s a lot of subscribers, at 240 million. That’s more than the 130 million subscribers on Meta’s threads. And since they’re all paid subscribers, they’re worth $100 billion.”
“But is this something I need to know?”
“Global Investment is a for-profit corporation established in collaboration between Cheon Byung-min of Cheon Kwang Distribution and Franklin Templeton. Cheon Byung-min and David Stevenson serve as co-chairmen.”
“Global Investment?”
“They do whatever business makes money. There are rumors that they import fentanyl raw materials from Mexican drug trafficking organizations, and there are rumors that they have been quite successful in Ellis’s business. They have a good reputation in California.”
“So you’re saying that Ellis and Global Investments are related?”
“yes.”
“So what does this have to do with Texas? Are you asking for help taking down Mexican drug cartels or something?”
“That’s my feeling, but somehow I have a feeling that he might be a love rival to Ellis. The past in Korea and the current advancement of Cheon Byeong-min to the United States make their relationship too subtle to just ignore.”
“Is Cheon Byeong-min taking revenge on Bill Brown?”
“It’s a possibility that’s hard to rule out, so I think it could hinder the construction of the Mexican plant.”
“Really? You’re saying that it’s a hurdle in what Ellis does.”
“yes.”
hmm.
The governor’s forehead furrowed deeply as his worries deepened.
and.
The shadow of chaos that had already fallen showed no sign of disappearing easily.
“Governor!”
Deputy Chief of Staff Blake Collins entered urgently.
“what’s the matter?”
“Protesters are moving from the Alamo to Shelby Park.”
“what?”
“They say they will directly stop illegal immigration.”
“Are you crazy?”
“There… … .”
“What now?”
“There are a lot of people with guns mixed in.”
“This is crazy! Arrest those with guns right now!”
“Now, just a moment, Governor.”
Simon Levy has just challenged the governor’s directive.
“You absolutely must not do that. If you arrest anyone, it will only provoke the protesters.”
“So you’re saying we should just leave the guy with the gun alone?”
“No, that’s not it. We need to stop the protest itself. We absolutely cannot allow them into Shelby Park.”
“Oh, right. Stopping the protesters’ march is the priority.”
Simon Levy quickly handed over the phone.
The governor is about to speak to state troops stationed at Shelby Park.
“Does that mean the protesters will stop?”
A man entering the governor’s office spoke rudely to the governor.
His low, calm voice seemed to already know everything.
The governor looked at him with a puzzled expression.
“Stevenson, what are you doing here?”
Thud, thud.
Stevenson approached slowly, his voice low and calm again.
“I came because I thought there was a problem in Texas.”
“Since when has Franklin Templeton been interested in Texas?”
“To be exact, I am interested in civil war.”
“Okay, just a moment.”
Simon Levy joined the conversation between the two men.
***
‘It was clearly a civil war. Is the force that Andre spoke of trying to seize the President by Franklin Templeton?’
Simon Levy could not help but interrupt the governor’s conversation.
“Governor, just a moment.”
He turned to Stevenson, asking for the governor’s understanding.
“Did you say it was a civil war?”
“I said so. Why, are you interested too?”
“Is it true that we are talking about a civil war in Texas right now?”
“That’s what I said.”
“Do you have any connection with Ellis Corporation?”
“that-”
Hahaha.
A sharp, dark laugh came from behind Stevenson.
And then a black-haired Asian man slowly walked out next to Stevenson.
After that, a young oriental man followed him.
“Who are you?”
Stevenson nodded at Cheon Byeong-min and introduced him.
“This is Cheon Byeong-min, the chairman of Global Investment Corporation.”
“If you’re talking about Cheon Byeong-min, are you really the CEO of Cheon Gwang Distribution?”
“yes.”
“if…….”
It was perhaps natural that when Simon Levy heard the word Korea, André Tsoi came to mind.
“Let me ask you again. Are you affiliated with Ellis Corporation?”
“Ellis? I think it has to do with Bill Brown.”
“Isn’t Bill Brown Ellis?”
hmm.
Cheon Byeong-min’s sharp eyes looked as if they were digging into Simon Levy’s eyes.
And he said with a sly smile.
“Have you met Bill Brown?”
“I didn’t meet Bill Brown, but I met Andre Choi.”
“Oh! Oh, oh, I’m a step late. I told you he’s fast. So, he said he’d protect Texas? From us.”
‘From us? Could it be that the bad blood between the two of you is real?’
First, Simon Levy pretended not to know.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Huh, looking at your eyes, it seems like you’re hiding something. But I guess there’s nothing I can do. After all, the Texas problem can’t be solved without our own strength. Tell me later. But you know, didn’t I tell you that I started that protest?”
“No, that… … .”
“What are you surprised about? If you met Andre, you could tell what that cool guy would say. He probably would have warned you politely. Right?”
“… … .”
“It’s bland. Anyway, Governor.”
Cheon Byeong-min said, turning his gaze to Governor Greg Abbott.
“I am about to start a civil war in Texas. You better prepare for it. The civil war could easily turn into a war.”
“yes?”
Greg Abbott’s eyes grew so wide that they couldn’t get any bigger.
“What are you talking about now?”
“What are you talking about? You just said that there would be a civil war.”
“Who are you? Who are you to talk about civil war so carelessly?”
hmm.
Cheon Byeong-min frowned at Greg Abbott.
“I just told you. It’s Cheon Byeong-min.”
“So who are you to be planning something like this?”
“Well, my cute nephew is Bill Brown. My nephew wants to take over America. So I’m going to get in on it too.”
“America is not a country that can have what it wants.”
“Is that so? Well, it looks to me like it’s already halfway done.”
Simon Levy felt a chill run down his spine as he watched Cheon Byeong-min raise the corners of his lips gloomily as he spoke.
Cheon Byeong-min, that Cheon Byeong-min is right in front of you.
But for some reason, revenge felt distant.
Instead, he was closer to a monster who would do anything for money.
Simon Levy lowered his head to avoid Cheon Byeong-min’s gaze.
And he muttered lowly.
“What do you want?”
Cheon Byeong-min approached Simon Levi and asked if he had heard the sound.
“What? Say that again? I couldn’t quite hear what you were saying.”
“What do you want?”
“Oh, what you want. I just told you. The civil war in Texas.”
“Aside from that, aren’t you actually trying to sabotage what Bill Brown is doing? Isn’t that what you said about stepping on his heels?”
“Oh, you’re a smart kid. You understand everything I say. Anyway, if you do anything with Bill, you should always be careful. The protesters will continue to protest near Shelby Park.”
“Then let me ask you just one thing.”
“Okay.”
“Biden or Trump?”
“what?”
Puhuhuhuhu.
Cheon Byeong-min bent down and began to laugh.
Puhuhuhuhu.
Cheon Byeong-min, who had been laughing for a long time, spoke with his mouth still smiling.
“What does it matter? I don’t care who becomes president. So don’t worry about where Texas lines up. Well, it seems like it’s already lined up with the Republicans. You have to remember that if Texas wants to survive, it has to be ready to give up at any time.”
Simon Levy pursed his lips as he looked at the governor.
‘Abbot, Texas is trapped. It looks like we’re going to have to cut off a leg to get out. Or both.’