God-Given Investment Genius

14- Kangwon Land (2)

#14. Kangwon Land (2)

Entering the casino, Ji-hyeok’s expression was much darker than before.

People cheering for a momentary victory, and people betting everything on momentary pleasure and desire.

And the people who are mingled with them and slowly disappear with their lifeless eyes.

He had visited casinos quite a few times while living as an American, but the casinos he visited after becoming a shaman were like hell in this world.

As the contemplation of the people who filled the crowded casino like a market barrel poured into my mind like a waterfall, I immediately felt nauseated.

“Woo-wook… Eup…”

“Jihyeok, what’s wrong? What’s not good?”

“Oh, no. It’s just that I feel a little bad.”

Looking at Ji-hyeok’s pale face, Seo-yeon remembered what she had heard in the car.

‘Because it’s an ability I’ve never wanted before.’

After a while, Ji-hyeok, who managed to calm himself down, spoke to Seo-yeon with a slightly relaxed face.

“I’m fine now.”

“Are you really okay? If you’re not feeling well, get a room and rest a bit, and see Min-gyu Song tomorrow.”

Jihyeok shook his head and said.

“It’s really fine. By the way, do you know where Song Min-gyu is?”

“It should be on the second floor at least.”

“Looks like there’s a guest room on the second floor as well.”

Seoyeon said with a light smile as if there was something she didn’t know.

“This is where the common people play, and the real casino is on the second floor. Follow me.”

After a while, Seo-yeon, who was confidently heading to the second floor with Ji-hyeok, was stopped by security agents before she even got into the elevator.

“I’m sorry, sir, but this is an elevator exclusively for the VIP hall. Only those registered on the VIP list can use it.”

Seoyeon was a little taken aback, but calmly opened her mouth.

“I think I just entered before, but do you have a membership card or something?”

“Ah . . . You have visited. Please tell me your name and I will check it.”

“I’m Jin Seo-yeon.”

“thank you. It may take some time to check, so could you wait over there?”

Seoyeon approached Jihyeok with a slightly dissatisfied expression.

Jihyuk smiled and said.

“It’s not a prize to be thrown at the door anywhere…”

“Don’t make fun of me. I’m just going to check it out.”

“hahahaha, who said what?”

Seo-yeon didn’t like the fact that the person whose face had gone white just before had gotten better quickly and was fussing, but thinking that she couldn’t win with words anyway, she complained while looking at the security.

“Oh, seriously, what is taking so long to check names?”

“It usually takes less than 1 minute to check, but since there is no response yet, it seems that you have not registered for VIP membership.”

“If you can’t confirm, can’t you sign up for a membership right now?”

The security agent was not agitated at all, as if he had experienced this often, and rather provoked Seo-yeon with a bit of sarcasm.

“VIP membership registration is possible with proof of annual income of 5 billion or more or equivalent assets. If you have the documents ready, we will help you.”

“Who brings those documents to the casino? are you kidding me? You must have been there last time?!”

As Seoyeon’s voice became a little sharper, the security agent also responded with a slightly louder voice.

“Customers, if you make a fuss, you may be expelled from the venue. All other VIP customers signed up for membership by going through the procedure.”

“Ha… All my friends just went in, but what nonsense…”

“Customer, I’ll say it again, if you make a fuss…”

At that time, the elevator opened with a ding-dong sound and a middle-aged casino worker jumped out.

“Are you here? Customer Seoyeon Jin, I’m a little late to meet you personally. This is general manager Cha Hong-seok.”

“Ah… that’s someone I’ve seen before. How do you… remember my name?”

“of course. Let’s go. I will see you.”

“I have a group, can I go with you?”

“hahahaha, of course. If you are an acquaintance of Jin Seo-yeon, you are our casino VIP. Hey there.”

The security agent, who was dumbfounded by the unexpected situation, approached in surprise.

“Yes, yes, manager.”

“Here, Jin Seo-yeon’s acquaintances, I’ll put them on the VIP list.”

“yes? According to the rules, even acquaintances of VIP members must submit supporting documents… And this woman here is also not registered for VIP membership…”

“How long have you been working here?”

“Ah… it’s been a little over a month.”

“It’s been a month, don’t you know that VVIP is not on the official member list? Shouldn’t you read the archives and memorize them in advance?”

Only then did the security agent realize his mistake.

Apparently, there was a separate list of VVIPs in the VIP hall security team manual.

It was not registered on the official computer network for VVIP information security, but I did not expect that something like today would happen because ordinary VVIPs contact the manager in charge before visiting.

“I’m sorry. I memorized it, but…”

“Let’s do it right, straight.”

Cha Hong-seok, who scolded the security agent, once again apologized to Jin Seo-yeon.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Seoyeon Jin. Let’s go.”

“It could be, well. Let’s go, Jihyeok.”

Jin Seo-yeon’s shoulders rose so much that they almost touched the ceiling.

Looking at Seoyeon like that, Jihyeok guessed that her status might be a greater person than he thought.

***

Upon arriving at the second floor by elevator, manager Cha Hong-seok gave a brief explanation and looked at Seo-yeon.

“Would you like to go directly to the VVIP room?”

“no. I came to meet someone… Don’t mind us and go work.”

“Ah, that’s right. However, if you still have a shortage of chips, please contact me here.”

Manager Cha Hong-seok handed over his business card.

“is it so.”

If the 1st floor of Kangwon Land Casino is compared to the market floor, the 2nd floor could be called a rather luxurious social club.

Compared to the VIP room in Las Vegas, it was not very flashy, but the service staff placed here and there were meticulously examining the guests.

“There aren’t many people, so I’ll find you soon. Let’s go, Jihyeok.”

“I found it.”

“yes? Already?”

At the tip of Jihyeok’s finger, actor Song Minkyu was really sitting.

However, at a glance, Song Min-gyu’s expression was not very good.

On the other hand, a man sitting at the same table as Song Min-gyu was cheering all the time.

Seo-yeon, who witnessed the situation, looked at Ji-hyeok and frowned.

“why? What else can you see?”

“I don’t know yet.”

Seoyeon said with a funny expression.

“Poop, is there anything Jihyeok doesn’t know? Let’s start with actor Song Min-kyu.”

“wait a minute. Things seem a bit bad right now, so let’s go back and watch for a bit.”

“How long? Mr. Jihyeok…”

Jihyeok went to the table where Song Minkyu was before Seoyeon finished answering.

***

Meanwhile, Song Min-gyu was having the worst day since he entered the casino today.

Even the dealers, who usually spoke to him in a friendly manner, felt like walking on thin ice, thinking that Song Min-gyu might explode at any moment.

– Banker natural eight, player natural nine. player win.

It was another defeat for Song Min-gyu.

It’s been like this all night.

When you bet big with confidence, you always lose by a single edge.

“hahahaha, I won again! Isn’t our song actor’s schedule so bad today?”

It was the man who was playing games across from Song Min-gyu.

Annoyed, Song Min-gyu crumpled the card mercilessly.

Song Min-gyu, who became nervous, said to the man.

“Let’s do it in moderation.”

“Oh, why are you so sharp when you come to play? A national actor gets all annoyed at the fact that he lost a penny…”

“I moved the table to not be annoyed, but you keep following me and arguing with me.”

“No, what are you saying to me when our divine spirit tells me to move to this table because it’s good?”

My anger soared to the top of my head, but I suppressed my anger at the thought that if a celebrity had an accident in a place like this, it would be published in the morning newspaper tomorrow.

“Whoa…then shut up quietly and let’s play a game.”

“Yes, yes, our national actor should shut up. But, where are you going this time?”

– Bang!

Song Min-gyu hit the table.

“Ah, okay.”

Only then did the man stop sarcastically.

The man had been following Min-gyu Song all afternoon and betting on the contrary.

At the same time, he continued to provoke Song Min-gyu, but it was so severe that a normal person would exchange fists or leave the seat.

The problem was that Song Min-kyu’s personality was overly competitive.

The desire to win at baccarat without fail against the man who continued to babble was paralyzing his reason.

Song Min-kyu, whose normal thinking had already become difficult, placed a maximum bet on the banker once again.

Then the guy across the street bet the same amount on the player as always.

– I will close the betting. No more bet.

Then, the dealer handed over the card to Song Min-gyu and the man who bet the largest amount.

It was the man who opened the card first.

– Player Seven.

Song Min-gyu opened one card first.

It was the Queen of Spades.

Song Min-gyu, who was carefully pecking at the other card, confirmed that three lines of clovers were drawn on the side of the card.

Now the number of cases was 6, 7 and 8.

A tie or win situation with a 66% chance.

Song Min-gyu closed his eyes tightly and said again? With that in mind, I turned the card over.

That moment.

“hahahahaha, I won again.”

“This… such a dog…”

At the moment when Song Min-gyu couldn’t hold it in any longer and was about to curse at him, Ji-hyeok, who had been watching for a while, put his hand on Song Min-gyu’s shoulder and said,

“If you don’t put up with it now, you will lose eventually.”

Surprised, Song Min-gyu turned his head and asked Ji-hyeok.

“···what? who are you?”

It was Seoyeon who answered.

“I am Jin Seo-yeon, CEO of Flex Media. I came because I have something to talk about with actor Song Min-gyu.”

“In terms of flex media… you mean the production of Lucifer Film and the king of contemplation?”

“that’s right. In this movie, actor Song Min-gyu must play the lead role…”

Song Min-gyu did not listen to Seo-yeon until the end and delivered the answer.

“I don’t like it.”

Seo-yeon’s words filled her throat, asking if she was going to waste her time because she was addicted to gambling, but she started persuading her again as politely as possible.

“I know that you continued to receive scenarios even during your sabbatical, but can you tell me why you avoid our work?”

“Have you not heard from Hyunjoong?

“Are you talking about CEO Kang? What did CEO Kang say… Oh, he said he doesn’t believe in shamanism…”

“you’re right. I can’t do that as a connoisseur. I can’t immerse myself in the work in the first place, how do I do that?”

Jin Seo-yeon was speechless.

I thought what CEO Kang said was just an excuse, but it seemed to be working as a bigger problem than gambling.

Then, Jihyeok stepped out.

“At first glance, he’s hot-tempered, impatient, and doesn’t like to lose, so he’s the type who doesn’t have any talent for gambling…”

At Jihyeok’s words, Song Minkyu’s face turned red.

“Who else are you…”

“Now trust me. Have you not heard that contemplation is a science?”

“Ha… why is everyone doing this to me today? Is this person CEO Jin’s employee?”

Jihyeok said.

“I am Kang Ji-hyeok, a co-investor of this film and consultant specializing in coronary art.”

Song Min-gyu was angry in many ways, but he wasn’t distracted enough to do anything to the film investors.

Even though I didn’t want to appear in this movie, I thought that I was a person who didn’t know when I would meet again in the narrow Korean movie floor.

“Whoa… it’s done, so stop going. I’m not doing that movie.”

“You don’t have to. But I must say this and go.”

Jihyeok glanced at the man sitting across from him and opened his mouth again.

“You want to beat that rat sitting over there, but you can’t win even if you gamble all night. Do you know somehow?”

Song Min-gyu really wanted to hear the answer, but he couldn’t bring himself to hurry.

Jihyeok said.

“It’s because he’s gambling by stealing the luck of actor Song Min-gyu, not his own luck.”