Mining And Construction Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 190

Ellis’s voice was calm and serene.

However, Tae-soo detected a hint of excitement in her tone.

[I heard the Jubail Industrial Port in Saudi Arabia is also your work.]

[That’s correct.]

[I also heard that you secured the contracts for the highways on the eastern and western coasts of Saudi Arabia, along with the construction of logistics bases.]

[That’s how it turned out.]

[Logistics bases, which are usually national security facilities, are important installations that are not open to foreigners. And you’re involved in the construction of Jubail Industrial Port and the Saudi naval base. You’re quite talented.]

Tae-soo replied nonchalantly.

[It just happened that way. I was lucky.]

[You might get one thing by luck, but everything after that is skill.]

It wasn’t just anything; it was the construction of logistics and naval bases.

There must have been a good reason for entrusting Saudi Arabia’s important military facilities to a foreign company.

[That means you have the trust of the Saudi royal family. Enough for a Saudi prince to be so actively involved.]

[I have a bit of a personal connection with Rahman.]

[The Saudi royal family doesn’t give out medals for personal connections. It’s an exclusive country, and the society itself is closed off, so awarding medals to foreigners is even rarer.]

[I didn’t realize Rockefeller was paying attention to Saudi medals.]

In fact, Tae-soo’s Saudi medal was a big deal in Korea, but it was such a minor news item that it would barely make it to the corner of a foreign newspaper.

[Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil producer. The Rockefeller family, as oil tycoons, pays close attention to Saudi news. I’m the same.]

While keeping an eye on Saudi affairs, I heard about a man named Kang Tae-soo.

At first, Ellis dismissed it as insignificant information.

But after reading the top-secret information sent to the head of the family,

Ellis became interested in a man named Kang Tae-soo.

[I heard the reason for receiving the medal was unusual. Counterfeit money.]

Tae-soo, who was fastening his belt, stopped moving.

[To implicate the Saudi Minister of Finance with counterfeit money, how did you come up with that idea?]

As expected, she knew the inside story properly.

It was indeed the information-gathering ability of Rockefeller.

Since he couldn’t carelessly talk about the Saudi royal family’s secrets, Tae-soo feigned ignorance.

[I was unlucky.]

[You were unlucky, but how did you end up receiving a medal?]

[I tried to bribe to win the Jubail Industrial Port construction, but unfortunately, it contained counterfeit money.]

He brought up the Saudi King’s official excuse.

Ellis smiled and nodded.

[If you say so, then that must be it.]

There was no way he could receive a medal for bribery and circulating counterfeit money.

Moreover, Ellis had accidentally read the top-secret information sent to the Rockefeller family head.

Ellis couldn’t close her mouth at the shocking news.

At that moment, someone came up to the rooftop.

Rahman’s eyes narrowed.

[There’s a wild party going on downstairs, what are you two doing here? Am I interrupting a date without realizing it?]

[Don’t talk nonsense. It’s not like that.]

Ellis looked at Rahman with an arrogant and haughty attitude.

[What brings you here?]

[What brings me? I came to catch a runaway friend.]

Rahman smiled as he approached Tae-soo.

[I promised. I’d introduce you to my acquaintances.]

Come to think of it, Rahman had said that.

[When young people have fun together, important conversations come up, and helpful information comes out. Isn’t that how it is?]

That was the reason why people in political and business circles had private gatherings.

And it was the reason why Tae-soo diligently moved around on the first floor in his past life.

[They gathered on the 3rd floor. I thought it would be good if you joined. They were disappointed that the Rockefeller heiress disappeared, but this worked out well.]

He guessed the reason why Rahman had hurriedly come up to the rooftop.

It was to introduce Tae-soo to the people he needed.

[I took a big risk and opened a red wine. You’re letting others drink the top-quality wine you worked so hard to get. It’s disappearing at a terrifying rate right now.]

Rahman urges Tae-soo, smacking his lips.

He puts his arm around Tae-soo’s shoulder and whispers.

[Someone from Rothschild came too. Not only that, but I’ll introduce you to friends from Baring, Morgan, Goldman, and Lehman.]

Wasn’t the family attending the birthday party truly splendid?

In his past life, Tae-soo couldn’t easily meet such people.

It was a very good opportunity to become acquainted.

[Sounds good.]

[I’ve already saved a spot for you.]

Rahman laughed heartily.

Then he turned to Ellis.

[It would be nice if the Rockefeller heiress could come along too. But I can’t force that.]

Rahman didn’t push it any further.

He knew that Ellis didn’t like social parties.

But for some reason, Ellis glanced at Tae-soo and readily nodded.

[Okay.]

The story with Tae-soo wasn’t over yet.

It was an opportunity to watch Tae-soo from the side and see what kind of person he was.

[Oh? If the heiress attends, I’d be very honored.]

Rahman looked bewildered.

Wasn’t Ellis the one who had just greeted Rahman for his birthday and disappeared as if running away?

Honestly, when sending out invitations to the Rockefeller family, he hadn’t even expected her to come.

Rahman scratched his head and smiled.

[Oh, um… this is very good news. Everyone will be happy, right?]

Ellis Rockefeller, a stunning beauty and direct descendant of the prestigious Rockefeller family.

Many men wanted to build relationships with her.

The fact that she rarely attended parties and even hinted at wanting to hang out was naturally pleasing to the host.

[Friend, let’s go quickly. Before the heiress changes her mind.]

Rahman grabbed Tae-soo’s hand and pulled him along.

It was only a moment to go down from the rooftop to the 3rd floor hall.

* * *

‘They’re really having a wild time. I can see why Rahman called it a crazy party.’

It was completely different from the congratulatory performance by the rock band under the dazzling lights on the 1st floor stage.

If that was for all ages, this was 15 gold [suitable for ages 15 and up].

No, maybe 19 gold [suitable for ages 19 and up, implying adult content].

First of all, the lighting was like an adult club.

[Whoo-!]
[Shake it more boldly!]

The stage set up separately on the 3rd floor was occupied by strippers with amazing bodies.

As many as three strippers were shaking their bodies while holding onto poles.

If there were enthusiastic cheers and confetti flying on the 1st floor stage, there were lewd whistles and wads of cash flying on the 3rd floor stage.

People were drinking beverages on the 1st floor, but they were drinking alcohol on the 3rd floor.

[Why are those guys acting up over there?]

In one corner, young men and women were clinging to each other, drunk.

Rahman frowned and clicked his tongue.

[I gave them guest rooms, so they should show some respect. I threw a birthday party, not an orgy party?]

Rahman gestured, and the Bedouin bodyguards bowed their heads.

The bodyguards quietly dragged the drunken men and women away.

They would have a good time in the assigned guest rooms.

[Oh my.]

A woman who was staggering approached and deliberately snuggled into Tae-soo’s arms.

The cocktail she was holding soaked Tae-soo’s sleeve.

[I’m sorry. What should I do? I think this needs to be washed.]

The woman took a handkerchief out of her bosom and rubbed it as if to wipe the clothes.

The woman strokes Tae-soo’s arm while making a sexy expression.

A strong perfume smell wafted over him.

It was unpleasant.

[How about it? Let’s go outside for a bit together…]

[No, thanks.]

Tae-soo pushed her away without a word.

The woman was flustered and grabbed Tae-soo’s arm.

[I’ll pay for the dry cleaning. And as an apology…]

[No, thanks. Consider it an apology accepted.]

[No, the clothes are so stained… Hey.]

Tae-soo strode away.

As the woman tried to grab Tae-soo again, the 2-meter giant Kim Kwang-rok subtly blocked her arm.

“Get lost.”

Words may not work, but intentions do.

The frightened woman quietly slipped away among the people.

Rahman smiled slyly at Tae-soo.

[Why? She was quite a beautiful woman.]

[Not my type.]

But for some reason, women kept bumping into Tae-soo.

Even though it was a crowded 3rd floor hall, four women had already grabbed Tae-soo.

Rahman chuckled.

[You must be happy, so popular. That woman from earlier was quite a famous model.]

[Are you teasing me?]

[Teasing? I’m saying it out of envy.]

To say such things with a face that wasn’t envious at all.

[You don’t have to worry about me. If you meet a woman you like, you can go up right away. The work talk can wait until tomorrow.]

Tae-soo chuckled at Rahman’s joke.

[I can’t bother Rahman because of a woman.]

[Why? My birthday party lasts for a week. We guys can meet tomorrow and the day after.]

Tae-soo suddenly noticed that Ellis was frowning.

It was because Ellis had bumped into several men while Tae-soo was bumping into several women.

Ellis’s bodyguard was glaring around with a fierce expression.

[There’s no need to force yourself. Rahman isn’t the type to force you into an uncomfortable situation.]

[Don’t worry about it.]

Ellis maintained a cold expression again.

After relaxing the slightly furrowed brow.

But just because her expression was okay didn’t mean her mood was okay.

‘This is why I didn’t want to come.’

Scions of prestigious families are extremely proper and polite during the day, but they are different at night.

It is perhaps natural for young men with power and money to indulge in pleasure.

‘I hate drunken bastards sticking to me.’

That’s why Ellis rarely showed her face at parties held at night.

The burly, muscular bodyguard following Ellis couldn’t hide his displeasure.

‘It seems like the young lady is subtly paying attention to that man. Is it just my imagination?’

Kim Kwang-rok blocked the gaze toward Tae-soo with his body.

“I win them all.”

Do you think I’ve only fought with American soldiers once or twice?

Kim Kwang-rok grinned, revealing his gums.

He was very reliable.

Finally, they pushed through the crowd and arrived at the best spot on the 3rd floor.

Wealthy scions of prestigious families, well-dressed in the finest suits, were gathered.

[Who is this? I thought you left earlier and wouldn’t see you again.]

[Ellis, sit here. The red wine is very good.]

[The Saudi prince brought a good catch?]

The giggling scions of prestigious families seemed quite drunk.

Looking at the empty liquor bottles and red wine bottles on the table, one had to nod in agreement.

[Sit down.]

Rahman naturally sat down and tapped the seat next to him.

Then the scions of prestigious families clicked their tongues.

[So, there was a reason for following the Rockefeller heiress and bringing her here.]

[Rahman, when did you get so close to the Rockefeller heiress?]

They naturally assumed that Ellis Rockefeller would sit next to Rahman.

But Rahman’s reaction was completely different from expectations.

[I told you I saved a spot, right? It’s your seat. I’ll introduce you to my acquaintances.]

Was he offering the seat to Tae-soo instead of Ellis Rockefeller?

The scions of prestigious families all looked back and forth between Ellis, Tae-soo, and Rahman.

[What are you doing? Why are you just standing there?]

[Let’s give the seat to the Rockefeller heiress. I can just sit in that empty seat over there.]

[I can’t let my best friend of Rahman sit in such a corner seat. Don’t refuse.]

Ellis joined in.

[Don’t embarrass the host of the party and sit down. I’ll make my own seat.]

Ellis said to the man sitting next to Tae-soo.

[I’d like you to give up that seat.]

[Ah, yes.]

Who could refuse Ellis Rockefeller’s request?

As the man vacated the seat, Ellis quickly sat down.

Rahman and Ellis simultaneously pointed to the seat next to them, that is, the same seat.

[Sit down.]

[Sit down.]

Tae-soo chuckled and strode over to sit in the seat that the two were offering.

Tae-soo ended up with Rahman on his left and Ellis Rockefeller on his right.

Then people looked at Tae-soo all at once.

‘The protagonist of the seat that Rahman had been keeping empty all along.’

‘There’s a man that the Rockefeller princess, who hates parties, is offering a seat to.’

‘It’s even more annoying that he’s handsome and oozing with elegance.’

‘Who the hell is he? What does he do?’

Gazes filled with many emotions poured out.

Surprise, interest, attention, question, jealousy, displeasure, and even suspicion.