“(ah!)”
Brayden Harper jumped up from his seat.
“(Coming to think of it, I think so.)”
“(Isn’t that right? Coincidence that naturally melts into everyday life isn’t destiny.)”
“(I didn’t even think about that.)”
Criminals like Brayden Harper were so busy charging after a target was set that they didn’t look around.
‘It’s like my school days. Although the assets are very different.’
“(Thank you. Thank you for your advice.)”
“(No comment. If you like it, please introduce me to more good startups.)”
“(Sure. Which category do you prefer?)”
For a while, it seemed that the Eye of the Pioneer skill would never rest.
***
I spent a busy time going back and forth between Korea and the United States, dating, taking care of Ha-yeon, investing in startups, and meeting people from the political and business world.
The number of startups that have been invested has now exceeded 30, and half of them were selected and invested with the eyes of pioneers.
‘Because vision is more important than technology for IT tech companies.’
I invested with advice from people around me and with my own head.
Hugo Evans had asked for an oil business in Iraq, and he occasionally met and drank with former members of the Han Jung-taek coalition.
When I moved to Seol Gyeong-taek’s camp, I was rather comfortable because the group with severe political-business collusion had left.
Regarding the presidential election, he sometimes poured out articles about the weaknesses of the opposing camp.
Seol Kyung-taek, Randy Rollins, and others in the camp all worked hard for the presidential election. In the meantime, buildings in Dunesy Land have started to go up, and numerous jobs have been created around the construction site.
It was a situation where one construction project was feeding the surrounding villages.
‘When it comes to job creation, Seol Gyeong-taek has an overwhelming approval rating.’
As the case of creating jobs at Disneyland was considered as his achievement, people’s approval rating increased. Eating was a very important issue.
There were some people who looked down on foreign companies entering the country, but thanks to Randy Rollins’ gentle manipulation of public opinion, the atmosphere was that it would be better to have a job than starve to death.
‘It’s going to be a showdown soon.’
Yusan Lee entered the prison quietly. Although he was still denying the charges of instigating murder, it seemed that he would request a retrial after the presidential election.
If the party’s image is ruined, the opportunity for a special envoy on Liberation Day will disappear.
Finally, the day of the presidential election has dawned.
***
Seol Kyung-taek was originally a person who was not nervous, but today was different. I woke up in the morning, ate the Woohwangcheongsimhwan that my wife took care of, and arrived at the camp.
It was still time to vote, but party members gathered and were waiting for him. Everyone’s expectant eyes felt burdensome.
‘The presidential election feels different.’
The weight of the general election, in which one can run for 300 constituencies simultaneously, and the presidential election, in which one can run alone, cannot be the same. Many of the people here today have invested time and money solely for his victory.
“Thank you all for gathering here.”
“Candidate Seol Kyung-taek! If you win today, you have to shoot yourself?”
“Please buy me something delicious.”
“You’re saying it for granted. If I win, I’ll shoot the ribs!”
“Please don’t do anything that will cause trouble.”
The aide intervened with a serious expression.
“I will return it to my own expense.”
Seol Gyeong-taek was also confident in his wealth. These are the people who gathered their strength to make themselves president, can’t we treat them to a meal?
‘Even if I fall, I have to buy food.’
I was just grateful.
In particular, I was grateful to Chairman Kim Jae-gu, but I put up with it because he seemed to press me to vote if I called before the results came out.
‘Please, I should be elected.’
To achieve everyone’s aspirations, he had to become president. I wanted to create a wonderful Korea that I drew with them. The earnestness of party members and supporters rested heavily on his shoulders.
“Shall we let the reporters in now?”
At the aide’s question, Seol Gyeong-taek nodded.
“I see.”
There were more than 20 hours left until the presentation time, but it seemed like I couldn’t sleep.
***
Finally, the ballot counting broadcast began.
I went to the polling place with my parents in the morning, and the two of them praised Seol Gyeong-taek.
‘You don’t have to go this far.’
Originally, the two of them were not interested in politics, but they watched the news throughout the presidential election period after knowing that I had a relationship with Candidate Gyeong-taek Seol.
It’s not like we’re talking about politics among family members, but I thought it would be okay if we just listened to it.
“Candidate Seol Gyeong-taek is coming out from the start.”
“Ryu Gwang-heon is too young. Wouldn’t candidate Seol Kyung-taek become president?”
“That’s right. A person’s heart seems straight.”
“Ah! Daddy’s friend!”
Ha-yeon pointed at Han Seong-min on the screen. He came to my house a few times, but he must have remembered that time.
My father laughed and chimed in.
“That’s right. He’s the guy who came last time.”
“Are you my dad’s friend?”
“Uh. Daddy’s friend.”
It was strange to see familiar faces appearing on the ballot counting broadcast.
‘I did everything I could.’
All that remains is to humbly accept the result.
I think this will be filmed somehow
Seol Gyeong-taek’s camp.
Seol Kyung-taek’s hands were sweating with tension even after seeing the approval ratings going up and down from the start. Unlike running for the National Assembly, running for the president was highly anticipated by all party members.
a reporter asked.
“The difference in approval ratings is more than 20%. How do you feel right now?”
“Thank you for your support. I hope I will be given the opportunity to live up to the expectations of my supporters.”
It was still forbidden to jump to conclusions.
He focused on the counting broadcast with a tense expression. The counting rate is still 12%. could be overturned at any time.
‘please. please.’
He didn’t normally believe in God, but today he wanted to lean on him.
Before I knew it, it was past 1:00 in the morning.
Seol Kyung-taek still had the upper hand, but the gap soon shrank from 20% to 15%.
But I wasn’t as nervous as before.
70% vote count.
It was because he had almost reached the heights.
Seol Gyeong-taek 50%, Ryu Kwang-heon 35%.
A little more counting and it was over soon.
“Now we’ve won.”
“Victory soon.”
The atmosphere in the camp predicted victory, but Seol Kyung-taek could not smile comfortably. Because there are still a lot of reversals left.
‘Just a little more, please.’
The numbers went up little by little, and a composite photo of Candidate Seol Gyeong-taek and Candidate Gwang-heon Ryu was seen running behind them. Each broadcasting company made a ballot counting broadcast by combining photos of the candidates, and they were working very sincerely.
80% vote count
Seol Gyeong-taek 49%. Kwangheon Ryu 35%
the gap has shrunk. My hands sweated.
85% vote count.
Seol Gyeong-taek 50%, Ryu Gwang-heon 36%.
It regained 50%, but Ryu Kwang-heon’s approval rating rose slightly. I couldn’t relax yet.
90% vote count
Seol Gyeong-taek 49%, Ryu Gwang-hyeon 37%
When the 50% wall was broken, people exclaimed. Seol Kyung-taek took a deep breath and stared at the screen.
‘You shouldn’t show nervousness.’
He pursed his lips and gave a relaxed smile.
94% vote count
Seol Gyeong-taek 49%, Ryu Gwang-heon 36%.
[The winners have been announced. The winner of this presidential election is right! Seol Kyung-taek is the future president. Congratulations.]
“Wowaaa!!”
“Kyaaa!!”
People who watched the broadcast with their hands sweating in the camp screamed and posed. Seol Kyung-taek stood up and bowed his head.
“Thank you to everyone who trusted us. Clean politics! We will repay the people’s expectations with a developing Republic of Korea!”
“Seol Gyeong-taek! Seol Gyeong-taek!”
“Congratulations!!”
Camp heated up.
Reporters hurriedly took pictures and hurriedly posted articles on the Internet. Because it was a race against time, there were reporters who posted titles without content.
In the middle of a fun party, Seol Gyeong-taek was happy to embrace his colleagues.
“Thank you everyone! Thank you!”
And there was someone I was most grateful for.
“I’m going to call you in a minute.”
“Come on, Mr. President.”
“congratulations!”
Seol Gyeong-taek left the noisy camp and moved to a slightly remote place. First, I called my family.
“Father. Mother. I am Gyeongtaek.”
{Kyung-taek!! Congratulations. It’s not even a fuss because your mother is having a party. Stop it.}
{My kid became the president, so we don’t have a party? Why are people so mean?}
{Uh heh heh heh heh. should.}
“I’ll see you tomorrow.”
{no. Get some rest.}
{You have to be careful not to hurt your precious body.}
The phone call with my parents took longer than expected.
Then he called his wife. Her voice, which was usually blunt, was locked.
{honey. congratulation.}
“Thank you. I’ll just go back after dinner.”
{Don’t overdo it.}
“okay.”
It was late at night, so the children were probably sleeping.
And finally, it was time to call Kim Jae-goo, who had received a lot of grace.
‘What makes you nervous?’
I was more nervous than when I called my parents. He pressed the call button with trembling fingers.
Turrr. Turrr.
Even the atmospheric sound was classic.
click.
“Hello. Chairman Kim Jae-gu. I am Seol Gyeong-taek.”
{hello. Seol Kyung-taek, prospective president. Congratulations on winning.}
“thank you.”
It was a simple greeting like a ringtone.
{I’m happy with the results as much as I put in the effort. I hope you continue to win and win.}
“To do that, wouldn’t you need Chairman Kim Jae-gu’s help?”
{What help are you talking about?}
“Didn’t you say that you are interested in developing national resources and creating jobs?”
{hahahaha. Talk about a headache later and enjoy today. Isn’t it something that happens overnight?}
“You’re right. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you.”
{Thank you for winning. I can finally do my dream business.}
When Seol Gyeong-taek became president and gained power, he was able to obtain the authority to develop the point from the treasure map (middle).
he burst out laughing.
“Of course. I’ll consider it a top priority.”
{Thank you for your words.}
While talking to Kim Jae-gu on the phone, Seol Gyeong-taek’s heart was filled with joy. If I hadn’t met him, if Jaegu Kim had joined the Yusan Union, it would have been Yusan, not him, standing here.
However, Kim Jae-gu chose himself and provided the best support by mobilizing his personal connections.
‘You are the King Maker.’
Having said that, he certainly didn’t seem to like it.
Swallowing the words that lingered in his mouth, he continued.
“If you don’t mind, let’s have a meal together as a family soon.”
{Is that okay?}
“Of course. Do you like before the inauguration? Do you like after?”
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Jaegu Kim thought for a moment.
The former would attract less attention, and the latter would be liked by parents more.
‘As expected, it would be nice to have a meal with the president.’
{After you become president, I would like to ask you for a seat.}
“All right.”