The Country Life Diary of a Gangster's Secretary-Chapter 128

Hyesung felt a wave of relief. He had taken a gamble coming here, but fortunately, it seemed Seohyun was at least somewhat knowledgeable about Yushinpa.

When Yushin first made their move into Seoul, they didn’t discriminate in their methods, which meant Seohyun likely knew of their existence, just as Sungjin had suggested.

In fact, before coming here, Sungjin had insisted on accompanying him, saying he couldn’t let Hyesung go alone. Unlike dealing with Executive Director Choi, this was a dangerous dive into the gangster world, and Sungjin’s reaction was understandable.

But Hyesung refused. If anyone found out that a key executive from Taesung was visiting Seohyun’s turf and investigating gangsters, it would only pour fuel on the fire.

Sungjin eventually allowed Hyesung to proceed under the condition that he stay safe and back off if things got too dangerous. Hyesung had chuckled at Sungjin’s plea not to get hurt, joking that Lee Hyuk would kill them both if he found out later.

“You know about them, right?” Hyesung pressed.

“Of course. Those bastards were filthy. When they couldn’t distinguish between which battles to pick and even tried to mess with Seohyun… But you should know about all this if you were with Taesung back then.”

Unfortunately, Hyesung didn’t know much about Yushinpa at the time.

Lee Hyuk had ordered him to stay out of it, insisting he keep his distance while he dealt with Yushin. After all, it was Yushin who had tried to kidnap Hyesung, and Lee Hyuk had forbidden him from coming to the office until the matter was resolved.

Even when he later asked what happened to the organization, Lee Hyuk simply told him not to worry about it.

So, Hyesung only knew that some troublesome gangsters had come up from the provinces.

“But why are you suddenly asking about them?”

Ahn Ki-baek’s interest seemed piqued as the conversation shifted to Yushinpa, making him more cooperative.

“They were involved in the recent incident.”

Both Ahn Ki-baek and Kim Sung-han’s eyes widened in surprise.

“It seems they were waiting for my boss at the bar he went to for a business meeting.”

“So, they’re the ones who stabbed Kwon Lee Hyuk?”

Hyesung nodded.

“Huh… It’s surprising to hear that name again, but I guess it’s not too shocking.”

“Pardon?”

“After what Kwon Lee Hyuk did to them, it’s not surprising they’d hold a grudge.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“What? You didn’t know?” Kim Sung-han, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.

“Back then, Taesung wiped out Yushinpa in one go. Kwon Lee Hyuk, that crazy bastard, completely obliterated their organization.”

This was news to Hyesung. He had assumed everything had been resolved smoothly since no problems arose afterward.

“Your boss killed the leader of Yushinpa.”

Kim Sung-han added that Seohyun was pleased because it benefited them without lifting a finger. Hyesung felt a bit somber at the mention of Lee Hyuk killing someone.

“Hey, are you sure Kwon Lee Hyuk was attacked by Yushinpa?”

“Yes,” Hyesung confirmed.

“Then it seems their leader didn’t die that day. Kwon probably left him half-dead, but there were rumors not long after that he survived.”

Even Kim Sung-han perked up, as if he hadn’t heard this before.

“They said the Yushinpa leader was alive and building up his power again with the help of someone wealthy.”

But since it was just a fleeting rumor, Ahn Ki-baek hadn’t paid much attention to it at the time.

“If what you’re saying is true, then that old rumor was probably true as well.”

Given that Seohyun had been a prominent organization in the underworld back then, they would have heard plenty of stories and information. The “wealthy someone” Ahn Ki-baek mentioned was undoubtedly Jung Sejin from Daehyun. This solidified the circumstantial evidence that the two organizations had been in cahoots for quite some time.

The problem was obtaining concrete evidence. As Hyesung silently pondered, Ahn Ki-baek watched him closely.

“I’m getting curious,” Ahn Ki-baek began.

“Please be quiet for a moment. I need to think.”

Hyesung’s sharp response to Ahn Ki-baek’s question came out instinctively. Kim Sung-han, by now, had given up reacting. It wasn’t that he was angry anymore—it was more a sense of resignation.

“You said you left Taesung, didn’t you?” Ahn Ki-baek asked, undeterred.

“Yes, and?”

“Then why are you involved in this?”

Hyesung blinked slowly, then raised his hand and pointed at Kim Sung-han, who was sitting across from him.

“If that man left your company and got into trouble, would you just stand by and watch?”

“…”

“It’s the same thing.”

Satisfied with his answer, Hyesung returned to his thoughts. He needed concrete evidence, but where could he find it? Relying solely on Executive Director Choi wouldn’t be enough.

“Chun Hyesung, when you were with Taesung, did you ever see any ledgers?”

“…What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Every organization keeps records, whether it’s a big corporation or a small corner shop. They all track where the money went, who received it, and what business deals were made.”

Hyesung fell silent. His thoughtful gaze now focused on Ahn Ki-baek’s mouth. Come to think of it, there was an old notebook Lee Hyuk used to look at occasionally. When Hyesung asked what it was, Lee Hyuk had casually called it an accounting ledger.

It wasn’t until Hyesung was fully accepted into the Taesung family that he realized it was the gang’s ledger. But since Lee Hyuk managed it himself, Hyesung hadn’t paid much attention to it.

“Especially those who do shady deals on behalf of the higher-ups—they’re even more meticulous about it. You should know that.”

The first person that came to Hyesung’s mind was Executive Director Choi.

“Are you saying Yushinpa might have kept such records?”

“I can find out where their base is. We still have a lot of informants in this area.”

“President.”

Ahn Ki-baek’s unexpected offer surprised not only Hyesung but also Kim Sung-han. Hyesung’s mouth fell slightly open. He had only hoped to gather some information, so he hadn’t expected such direct help.

“Why would you do that?”

“…Let’s just call it old ties. And besides, I’m tired of hearing people say that gangsters should be wiped out.”

Was it some kind of camaraderie? Either way, this was a valuable opportunity. If he could use Seohyun’s information network, it would be a huge advantage.

“Then I’ll be counting on you.”

“You… you really don’t know how to refuse help, do you?” Kim Sung-han muttered, shaking his head in disbelief.

“I’m not in a position to be picky. Please contact me when you find something.”

Hyesung scribbled his number on a notepad on the table, then left the office.

After meeting with Ahn Ki-baek, Hyesung headed to the hospital. Between visiting Executive Director Choi’s house to issue threats, consulting with Sungjin, and now visiting Seohyun to gather information, he was utterly exhausted.

If the doctor hadn’t recently told him that Lee Hyuk was recovering well and that his prognosis was good, he might have collapsed long ago.

“Hey, I’m here.”

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Thanks to the improvement, Lee Hyuk had been moved from the ICU to a regular room. Hyesung’s voice echoed in the spacious private room, though there was no response.

In just a few days, Lee Hyuk’s once-handsome face had grown gaunt. Even so, Hyesung couldn’t help but think that the hospital gown suited him well.

“Just keep resting.”

Hyesung collapsed onto the bed next to Lee Hyuk. Although it couldn’t be, he felt like he could still smell the familiar citrus scent, which brought him some comfort.

“I’ll take care of everything.”

Hyesung slowly closed his eyes, hoping that maybe, just maybe, he would dream of Lee Hyuk tonight.