A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 124

Dohyun ended up meeting none other than the President and First Lady of the Philippines.

Dohyun was extremely nervous to meet the Philippine President and First Lady, who had come as VIPs.

It was a K-pop concert held for diplomatic reasons, and according to what Kangho had told him, the Philippine President and First Lady were very fond of Dohyun.

─Mr. Na, it’s a pleasure to meet you like this.

Dohyun could converse without an interpreter, but he urgently requested one, fearing he might misinterpret the context due to a single word difference.

“Interpreter, please interpret for me. I can actually converse without interpretation, but I’m afraid I might commit a faux pas [socially awkward or inappropriate act], so please convey that I’m using an interpreter to avoid any discourtesy.”

“Yes, I will convey that.”

“Please tell them that I’m honored to meet them like this. And convey my gratitude for their fondness and for watching my songs and performances so attentively.”

The interpreter conveyed Dohyun’s words as politely as possible.

The Philippine President and First Lady smiled.

─We especially love the song ‘One and Only.’ It reminded us of when we first met. We recognized each other at first sight and fell in love. It’s a song that reminds us of that time.

“Thank you. I’m glad you listened to it while reminiscing about your memories.”

─One of the reasons we came here today is because we heard that Mr. Na is good at reading tarot cards. As a form of fan service, we would like to have Mr. Na read our tarot cards. Would you be willing to do that?

“Dohyun, the President would like you to read their tarot cards. Is that possible?”

“Well, it’s possible, but…”

Kim Chunrye’s grandfather’s words suddenly came to mind.

His words, “Do not develop your abilities any further.”

Reading the tarot cards of a head of state, not just an ordinary person, was a very troubling matter for Dohyun.

“I’m sorry, but… what should I do?”

─Mr. Na seems to be very troubled. Actually, we talked about it before, but we also thought about it a lot. Could everyone leave except for the interpreter?

“Dohyun, the First Lady is asking if everyone except me could leave. What do you think? First, you need to decide whether you will read the tarot cards or not.”

Dohyun’s mind was complicated.

What if he read the tarot cards and a bad omen came out…

“I’m sorry, but I would like to decline this offer.”

─Mr. Na’s expression is dark, so it seems he has declined the offer?

The Philippine President said.

Dohyun replied to his words with fluent English.

─I’m sorry. I don’t think I can presumptuously read the President’s fortune. I believe that if I see it and a negative result comes out, I might commit a diplomatic discourtesy.

Then the First Lady replied to Dohyun’s words.

─I don’t think so at all. We have watched many videos related to Mr. Na, and we know that the predictions are quite accurate. Let’s talk in detail after dismissing the staff.

“Dohyun, the First Lady wants to dismiss the staff and hear the story.”

“Hmm. Could you ask them to give me 10 minutes to think about it?”

The Philippine President and First Lady replied that they could wait as long as 10 minutes.

“Ah, Dohyun. For your information, this is a national secret, so you must maintain security.”

Dohyun nodded at the interpreter’s words and said.

“Of course, wouldn’t it be a national secret? What I’m worried about is that my words will become reality and cause accidents. My tarot readings have never been wrong so far.”

─Mr. Na, our couple desperately needs Mr. Na’s help. Of course, you may think we believe in superstition, but we need Mr. Na’s advice.

At those words, Dohyun thought again carefully.

‘I have to listen to Kim Chunrye’s grandfather… but since it’s a national secret, and security will be maintained… it won’t be revealed anyway, so… wouldn’t it be okay?’

Dohyun firmly made up his mind, recalling the words that security must be maintained.

“I will read the tarot.”

─Mr. Na says he will read the tarot.

─Although my English is fluent, please understand that I may use words incorrectly.

Dohyun sat face to face with the President and First Lady and talked.

─Okay, we want to know what will happen to us after the national event in the Philippines soon. It’s about building the tallest building in the world right here in the Philippines! Will good things happen?

─I will read it for you.

Dohyun’s hands were slightly sweaty.

Even though he was used to the tarot cards, his hands trembled slightly as he shuffled them.

─I’m very nervous. Actually, I’ve never read tarot cards with my hands trembling this much.

─It must be because you are reading the tarot for the President and First Lady’s wishes.

The First Lady smiled with a gentle face.

‘Please… let a positive result come out!’

Dohyun asked the President and First Lady to pick three cards they liked and turn them over.

The President picked two cards, and the First Lady picked one.

[The Tower]

[The Death]

[The Chariot]

‘The Tower, Death, the Chariot… how should I interpret these?’

Each card had its own meaning, but Dohyun wondered which one to choose and how to say it.

─Oh dear. The cards don’t look good?

─This schedule. Do you have to go? No, before that… can everyone be dismissed?

The President nodded and told everyone to leave.

Dohyun remained with the President, First Lady, and the interpreter.

He asked the same question again. Did they have to attend this event?

─Of course. It’s an event we must attend. The schedule is already fixed. The media is also reporting on it extensively.

Dohyun decided to interpret only the images of the cards in a primitive way.

“Interpreter, please convey this message. Tell them never to go to the construction site of that tall building. Tell them that danger lurks at the construction site.”

The interpreter conveyed the message to the President and First Lady in fluent language.

The President and First Lady’s expressions became serious.

─We are planning to build a building taller than Dubai, so my wife and I must participate in this event… Is it really not possible?

“Yes, please tell them that. It seems that there is a risk of terrorism at this event, and it can be interpreted that there are people behind it who want a return to a military dictatorship. I am not familiar with international affairs, but I know a little about the internal situation in the Philippines.”

The interpreter conveyed Dohyun’s words.

The President continued with a dark expression.

─I see. Hmm… It’s better not to participate in this event…

“Or there is another way. Something came to my mind when I saw the Chariot card… Please do not publicly announce the cancellation of the event. If you pretend to participate as is, you will be able to catch the terrorist group.”

─Don’t announce the cancellation of the event externally, but announce the news of your attendance as is? If the President and First Lady suddenly do not attend, the public’s reaction may not be good?

“Dohyun, did you understand?”

“Yes, I understand. Proceed with this event as is, but do not attend. On the day of confirming the construction of the tallest building, it will be a new beginning…”

Words flowed out as if Dohyun’s mouth had burst open without him realizing it.

The interpreter was busy refining and organizing Dohyun’s words.

─Thank you for conveying the good meaning. I will repay you for this tarot reading in any way. How would you like to be repaid?

Dohyun answered as if the tension had finally been relieved.

─It would be enough to have the opportunity to perform in Cebu [a province in the Philippines] for a whole month later. In fact, whether you believe in this tarot reading or not is entirely up to the President. But I don’t want to lose someone who is fond of me and has seen my tarot. I hope my words will be helpful.

The President’s gaze reached Dohyun.

He stared at Dohyun without saying a word.

Dohyun could feel trust in his gaze.

* * *

Dohyun decided to stay in the Philippines for another week after reading the fortune of the Philippine President and First Lady.

It was at the request of the Philippine President and First Lady.

Dohyun enjoyed his leisure time while working on songs.

At the same time, he waited for the day when the groundbreaking ceremony for the tallest building in the world, which the President and First Lady had announced they would attend, would be held.

Hoping that they would catch the terrorist group.

And the scheduled D-day [designated day].

Dohyun woke up early in the morning and paced anxiously around the accommodation.

After doing that for several hours, manager Kangho also woke up early.

“…Ugh, Dohyun. What are you so anxious about that you woke up so early?”

“Hyung [older brother/male friend – a Korean honorific]. There’s something.”

“What is it?”

“I have to be nervous today. Because I don’t know what will happen.”

“What’s going on? We’re going back home tomorrow… what are you going to do here?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. You don’t have to worry about it.”

“Then I’ll sleep a little more… ugh…”

As Kangho fell asleep again.

Dohyun, unable to overcome his anxiety, moved to the room of another staff member who was awake.

“Can I watch TV?”

It was almost time for the event to start.

Whether the President and First Lady would attend could be confirmed through TV.

As it was a construction site that was attracting attention from all over the world, the Philippine public broadcaster was also reporting on the atmosphere of the site.

Soon, with the announcement that the President and First Lady would be coming.

‘…I don’t think they will attend… The key is how they will catch the terrorist group. An insider may have leaked the information…’

Dohyun stared at the TV with a serious expression.

It was at that moment.

Kwaang─!

A loud noise was heard from the TV screen, and the framework of the building collapsed.

─Evacuate! Evacuate!

─It’s a terrorist attack! Catch those guys over there!

─Emergency situation! Everyone, we are now witnessing an emergency situation at the event attended by the President and First Lady. The President and First Lady were on their way to this place and their survival is being confirmed…

Dohyun, who had heard up to that point, turned off the TV.

“What? What is it? Looking at the screen now, it looks like it was a terrorist attack. Is that right? Dohyun?”

“Yes, it seems so.”

‘The planned terrorist attack could not be prevented. Then the key is whether the President and First Lady did not attend at all…’

It was then.

Kangho came to the room to find Dohyun with an urgent voice.

“Dohyun. I think you should answer the phone?”

“Who called?”

“The interpreter said you have to come and listen to this yourself…”

“Yes, then I’ll go and listen myself.”

Dohyun’s steps were busy.

He was curious to know what had happened. And he also had a great desire for them to be safe.