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Cheon Myeong-guk, who had become contemplative, left his seat, and Jeong Joo-ho, who was left alone, filled the glass with the remaining alcohol.
“It is a very scary world. If you don’t know anything, it’s a place to peel off the holadang.”
Chun Myeong-guk suffered because of Choi Jun-ho. Due to his accident, his healthy intestine was damaged and he had bloody stools.
However, it was he who accepted Choi Jun-ho as a superman, and it was Cheon Myeong-guk’s credit that made Choi Jun-ho have this much position. Because of that one person’s sacrifice, the Republic of Korea has become an Awakened Power, and has grown remarkably over the years, allowing more citizens to live safely.
From the point of view of national interest, Cheon Myeong-guk made a great contribution. Even now, the media cites the government’s greatest achievement as embracing Choi Jun-ho, who was a civil servant hunter, early.
As one of his achievements, he was even mentioned as a presidential candidate in some surveys.
The president’s position is understandable. The president bears all the responsibilities, but on the contrary, takes the ball. What he did well was trusting Cheon Myeong-guk and giving him his authority. So, it is not unusual to point out Cheon Myeong-guk as the right person to inherit his achievements.
Other ruling party politicians?
Even if they belong to the same party, people are basically gathered around them, and even if the government continues, there is no choice but to erase the colors of the previous government.
Politics is like that.
“So I escaped.”
In particular, the president’s greed for talent seems to be great, and once entangled, it is very difficult to get out.
So, I deliberately worked with all my heart and soul in Pyongyang, and quit after making enough achievements that the president felt burdened. But what if he was also in the Blue House? He may have been in a similar situation to Cheon Myeong-guk.
Of course, the suffering that Cheon Myeong-guk is experiencing is not his own.
However, since there is a common denominator that he suffered from hair loss and bloody stools due to Choi Jun-ho, I thought it would be better to know and suffer.
“… This is my opinion, why did you tell me to tell you?”
Suddenly, Jun-ho Choi was sitting across from Joo-ho Jung.
“I have the same thoughts as the director.”
It was Choi Jun-ho’s work that Jung Joo-ho told Chun Myeong-guk the truth today.
Even though he had doubts about himself, I was curious as to why Choi Jun-ho dared to point it out.
“I am already caught in the net, and it will be difficult to get out of it, but it is better to know and suffer.”
“Isn’t that very cruel?”
“The person who suffered in this world is an idiot.”
Pity the victim was a separate issue. At the cold words, Joo-ho Jeong nodded, even as he regained his appetite.
“and.”
“yes.”
“Perhaps the President was trying to speak at this point.”
“why?”
“If it was the president’s style, I would have let him accept it as if it were a no-brainer, but the position of president requires determination. Now is the right time to prepare for running for office and learn about work. decisively.”
Choi Jun-ho said with certainty.
“Don’t you think Director Cheon will do a good job if he becomes president?”
“Hey, that gentleman is very meticulous about one thing. In particular, he is good at drawing the big picture and he is good at practical work, so will he achieve great results by changing himself?”
It was a typical Cheon Myeong-guk style. Concentrate on your work to the point of being overworked to achieve results.
Chung Joo-ho, who is evaluated as competent, said that he could not do that on his own.
“It seems to fit well when you say it like that.”
“I think it would be convenient if the person I met was Mr. Cheon. There will be no major changes in policy.”
“Well, it might be better for you.”
It was a treatment that exactly matched the interests of the president and Choi Jun-ho. Thinking like that made me goosebumps.
The collaboration of the two was pushing one into the abyss of the president.
For politicians, the presidency has always been a dream come true, but for Cheon Myeong-guk, it would be a terrible case that he most wanted to avoid.
“I think the director will do well.”
“me? Oh, don’t talk.”
“Isn’t that a bit too much?”
“Uh, how do I become president? That means I am going to die.”
Just imagining it is terrifying, but how difficult it will be if it becomes a reality.
For a moment, it felt like I had been to hell.
Choi Jun-ho did not comment further as if he was joking.
“The most important thing.”
“Is there any more reason?”
“It’s fun.”
… it’s the devil
The fact that he had created the most powerful presidential candidate simply for fun made Joo-Ho Chung goosebumps.
“… … .”
Jung Joo-ho, who was drinking to choke, did not notice that Choi Jun-ho’s eyes were locked on him.
* * *
“President.”
“What happened all of a sudden?”
Although it was a late visit, the president graciously welcomed Cheon Myeong-guk. A face as if he knew he was coming. It had the effect of exploding anxiety.
Chun Myeong-guk, who was drunk, asked in a calm tone on a day he would not normally be able to do.
“Is that true?”
“Well?”
“Is it true that what I learned about handover was the successor class?”
“Ah, that’s what I was talking about. Why did you come to think that way?”
“I am serious now.”
If I hadn’t been drinking, I wouldn’t have asked this question. However, Chun Myeong-guk did not even notice that his attitude was wrong. There wasn’t that much of a rush.
I’d rather you deny that I’m not the president. If I did, I would apologize for all this and sleep comfortably with my legs outstretched.
But the answer that came out of the president’s mouth was speculative.
“Is that a problem?”
“Uh, huh?”
“It’s just what you thought.”
“… … .”
Is this what it feels like to be amazing? Listening to Jung Joo-ho and looking at the situation he was in, in the corner of his heart, he was denying reality.
I thought it might not be, that he was sensitive, that the president gave a lot of consideration.
The moment I found out that wasn’t the case, I felt like my billionaire was collapsing.
Are you the president?
We know that the final destination that every politician dreams of is the president. But he swears he never once dreamed of being president.
The president’s voice pierced toward the faint-hearted Cheon Myeong-guk.
“Director Cheon Myeong-guk.”
“Yes, yes.”
“How do you see the situation in this country right now?”
“I see you are fine. The president’s state-of-the-art management was excellent, and the country became rich and his status soared into the sky.”
In fact, the approval rating of the president was at an all-time high even though he entered the mid-to-late term of office.
But the president shook his head.
“I think differently. I think of all of this as a sandcastle that will crumble in an instant.”
“… … .”
“If the country’s barns are filled, we have to invest in the North Korean region, and we have to distribute it evenly so that there are no complaints in each region. Who would dare to do this boldly and well with the blame? Anyone can do it without swearing and spreading it out of goodwill. However, it can be said that there is no politician who can draw a big picture for the national interest and boldly do something that will be insulted right away. And I’m full of thoughts of exerting influence without watching the process of how they built up national status. They all talk about their own politics. If you do it wrong, you can only lose your heart.”
“There are a lot of talented people in the ruling party, so if he succeeds the president’s will well, the people will understand enough… … .”
“I’m talking about Choi Jun-ho rather than the people.”
“… … .”
“You know that the most important thing is to control Choi Jun-ho, don’t you? Who among the ruling party politicians do you think can control Choi Jun-ho as much as I do?”
“… … .”
Cheon Myeong-guk could not name his name. The president’s way of treating Choi Jun-ho was completely different from the existing Yeouido arithmetic, and it was a shock in itself.
But other politicians are different. They see the Awoken as something they need to control, and they’re looking at the timing to see how they can break through the restrictions.
Does a politician with this mindset become president?
Just imagining what kind of clash would happen with Choi Jun-ho was terrifying.
“Even if I can bear everything else, the Choi Jun-ho problem is different. Among the qualifications for the next president, the most important thing is whether I can continue my relationship with Choi Jun-ho without noise.”
“… … .”
There were no mistakes from one to ten.
“I think that the right person is you, Chief Chun. What do you think?”
“I… … .”
Chun Myung-guk could not object. There was nothing wrong with the president’s words from one to ten.
He wanted to be liberated from the hard stress, but he also had a lot of pride in his achievements.
Without it, I wouldn’t have been able to survive until now.
How did you achieve it? You mean it shatters? Choi Jun-ho must be handled with care. Otherwise, it is easy to go wrong and the world will cast him as a villain.
What if Choi Jun-ho becomes the villain?
“… … !”
A dizzying dizziness struck.
“Are you okay?”
“Oh, nothing.”
Just imagining this. But will it become a reality? It was clear that there would be more brutal results.
From that day on, the Republic of Korea will continue to decline and decline.
With this in mind, the president’s decision was understandable. He had no other thoughts.
“There is only one person who is suitable for you, Chief Chun.”
“President, I… … .”
“Are you getting anything?”
“Anyway, I have no foundation in the party and no one around me.”
“I will fill it. What do you need? party support? think tank? party organization? Just say what you need. No, I’m ready. Director Chun, you just have to decide.”
“… … .”
Chun Myeong-guk realized that he was caught in a net from which he could not escape.
“Maybe you were given a thousand orders just like your name. I will lay the foundation for the success of the Republic of Korea, which is at a critical crossroads, and you will develop it. Aren’t you looking forward to it? The success we will create.”
Encourage you with a soft voice I trembled involuntarily at the words that stimulated my imagination.
“And he ends his term as a respected president with applause from everyone. You deserve it. Why don’t you try it once?”
“… Let’s think about it.”
“I will be waiting for you with pleasure.”
can i get rid of this
Chun Myeong-guk closed his eyes tightly at the dizzying approach.
* * *
Chun Myeong-guk felt dazed until he got home because the president dared to post an article.
The drink broke right away. It was hard to believe that he had been chosen as the successor by the president, who had been ecstatic at the thought of retirement until this morning.
“Dad!”
“Oh, my daughter!”
Chun Myeong-guk smiled brightly as he looked at his daughter who made him forget his worries and worries.
“The smell of alcohol!”
I burst into laughter as I watched my daughter run away and walk away.
Yes, I thought of this future. A life where you forget your worries and worries and live your life with your family.
I thought it was okay to take a break for a while because I had been living my life intensely.
But is it really that good?
What if you quit? Can the next president really control Choi Jun-ho?
Even if I have Yang Joo-hyuk as my successor, I am not sure that I will do as well as myself.
It is also a matter of the will of the next president in the first place.
His expression darkened again as he thought about it.
“Dad! hurt?”
“No, it doesn’t hurt.”
Chun Myeong-guk smiled again at the sight of his daughter asking right away.
Yes, I was worried again.
Once I realized it, it was not easy to shake off my worries.
What should I do next? I’ve already told my wife that when I get out of the Blue House, I’ll go all over the country and take a break while looking around the country.
In my heart, I wanted to tell the president to bring it back to the way it didn’t happen.
However, the concerns the president had mentioned took hold of me.
Because it’s not just a bad prospect, it’s a reality that will come 99.9% of the time.
No, Choi Jun-ho is also gradually changing, so maybe it will be good.
“… … .”
It can’t be. You should expect what to expect. No matter how much you change, the essence of a person cannot change.
Chun Myeong-guk was stimulated by bad thoughts.
Chun Myeong-guk, who had completely washed away the spirit of alcohol in the shower and locked himself in the study, turned on the simulation, a gift. There are currently three leading presidential candidates from the ruling party. They all pursued slightly different goals, but the main idea was the same.
If they became president, what would be like with Choi Jun-ho?
Still, I had a glimmer of hope. I think a politician who is being talked about as a presidential candidate will be able to get good enough results.
The gift simulation draws a near-predictable future through the given information. Information on presidential candidates is well known.
The result of the simulation drawn by combining the accumulated information and Choi Jun-ho’s actions.
… It wasn’t good. It didn’t go to the worst, but it blew away everything he and the president had worked hard to build up. Not just one, but everyone.
“Hey, if it’s an opposition candidate, it’s still a possibility… … .”
It was catastrophic as a result of replacing Hyun Young-mi, a strong presidential candidate of the opposition party, with a glimmer of hope.
The compatibility with Hyun Young-mi, who insists on keeping the Awakened under strong control, and Choi Jun-ho, who is gradually increasing his territory, were the worst of the worst.
Perhaps the dream of Choi Jun-ho becoming a villain will become a reality.
If so, there is only one way.
The president should be someone who knows how to treat Choi Jun-ho carefully and can handle him without an explosion.
Then there are only two left.
Joo-Ho Jung.
and just yourself.
However, Jung Joo-ho threw off his public office and escaped. Moreover, he was the one who informed the president’s plot to make him his successor.
Are you talking about running for president to Jung Joo-ho? It is no different from inserting a knife into the back of the benefactor.
You can’t betray your benefactor.
then… … .
All that’s left is yourself
Chun Myeong-guk ran the simulation on the premise that he would become president, which he hated the most.
“… … .”
I closed my eyes tightly as soon as a happy future was drawn for everyone except myself.
what was he supposed to do?
“Why are you there with the lights off?”
Then the light in the library was turned on. I looked at the door and saw the woman with a worried expression on her face.
Chun Myeong-guk drank the honey water offered by his wife.
“honey.”
“yes.”
Cheon Myeong-guk made up his mind.
“I think I should run for office.”
“Candidate? Are you a member of parliament? You said you wouldn’t do that.”
“No, not a member of parliament.”
“Then local elections?”
“Not even that.”
“then… … .”
To his wife, who still did not understand, Chun Myeong-guk said with a sad expression.
“I think I’m going to run for president.”