A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 125

[Mr. Na, I’m informing you of the news over the phone. My wife and I are safe. It must be because we listened to your advice.]

The President’s voice was audible, laced with a palpable nervousness that made him sound like he was trembling.

Do Hyun, unsure how to respond, turned to the interpreter for guidance.

[What would be a good thing to say?]

[Um, would you allow me to gather my thoughts and speak on your behalf?]

[Yes. I’m not calm at the moment, and I’m afraid my words might come out jumbled. I would appreciate it if you could convey my message for me.]

The interpreter, adopting a polite tone, expressed gratitude to the President and his wife, conveying Do Hyun’s relief at their safety.

And then…

Do Hyun received an immediate invitation to the Philippine President’s residence that very day.

The Presidential Secretariat even dispatched a limousine to collect him.

Some fans, camped outside Do Hyun’s hotel, witnessed the scene.

└Where is Do Hyun going?

└Isn’t that kind of treatment usually reserved for state guests?

└In the Philippines, I believe only diplomats or high-ranking officials are permitted to ride in such vehicles?

└Wow! Is our Do Hyun becoming a promotional ambassador for the Philippines?

└Na Do Hyun is the best…

└Did Do Hyun do something?

└Philippine fans are saying that Do Hyun is going to meet the President?

└Huh? The President? Huent [Do Hyun’s agency] will never stay still, lol.

└A friend of mine worked as local staff for a K-pop concert in the Philippines, and they mentioned that the President and his wife, who attended as VIPs, visited Do Hyun’s waiting room back then. Perhaps that’s how they became acquainted?

└So, of all singers, Do Hyun has the President of the Philippines as a fan?

└Na Do Hyun is truly the best. His popularity even makes the president of a country a fan… I wonder who he’ll marry ㅠㅠ Please stay unmarried.

Rumors swirled among the fans, but the exact destination of Do Hyun remained a mystery.

It was a secret closely guarded by Huent Entertainment.

Even within Huent, only the management team was privy to the information.

[Wow… I never imagined I’d ride in a limousine like this in my life. And to visit the presidential residence because of the celebrity I manage.]

[Hyung, you’re making me blush with all the praise.]

[Hey, you seem pretty calm, though.]

Do Hyun had become a benefactor to the Philippines, yet remained an unsung hero to the outside world.

According to what he overheard during the limousine ride, the terrorists were apprehended immediately at the scene, and fortunately, there were no casualties. Had there been any fatalities, Do Hyun would have been consumed by guilt.

‘…Should I call it fortunate? The moment I saw the huge building frame collapsing, my heart wasn’t comfortable… This time, I looked at this tarot reading as a favor, but I think it’s better to refrain from doing so in the future, as Grandpa Kim Chun-rye said. I feel like I’m messing everything up by interfering. And my main job is as a singer.’

Do Hyun attempted to clear his mind as he gazed out the window.

However, the weight of having the future of a head of state in his hands made it difficult to concentrate.

[Do Hyun, what are you thinking about?]

[It’s nothing, Hyung.]

[By the way, what’s the reason for visiting the presidential residence today? I just followed you as your manager… Is it related to the waiting room visit last time?]

[You could say that.]

[Hehe, is it a secret?]

[It’s not really a secret, but it’s openly a secret. I’ll tell you sometime later when the time is right.]

[Saying that makes me really curious, though?]

[No, Hyung. You don’t have to be that curious.]

Do Hyun tried to change the subject, but he couldn’t quell Kang Ho’s curiosity.

In the end, Do Hyun gave up on conversation and quietly closed his eyes in the car.

* * *

Do Hyun and his staff arrived at the presidential residence.

A separate room was prepared for the staff.

Only Do Hyun, escorted by the head of security, was permitted to meet the President and his wife again.

The security was so stringent that even the interpreter was denied entry.

[Mr. Na! Thank you for saving our lives!]

[It’s nothing. I simply gave you a tarot reading. I only glimpsed a little into the future, and the choice was made by the President and the First Lady.]

Do Hyun responded using polite English phrases.

[You are a benefactor to our couple… How should we repay you? I even have a desire to repay you nationally…]

[No. National repayment is not necessary. As I said before, I just want to perform comfortably in Cebu [a province in the Philippines] for about a month later. I want to enjoy the leisure with the tourists visiting the tourist spots.]

Then, the President asked with a gentle expression if that was all he desired.

[President. What I want is just the desire to perform more as a singer. Perhaps, if I visit the Philippines again in the future, I won’t give you a tarot reading then.]

[Because of your sense of duty as a singer?]

[Yes. While predicting this incident… I was actually very burdened. I thought that instead of giving influence as a singer, I might be embarrassing the President with superstition.]

The First Lady smiled and responded to Do Hyun’s words.

[Mr. Na, such worries are unnecessary. Originally, we were also aware of the terrorists’ threats and were watching when they would act. However, Mr. Na predicted it accurately, and thanks to that, there were no casualties, although the goal of building the tallest building in the world will have to be started over from the beginning.]

Even with the First Lady’s words alleviating his burden, Do Hyun’s expression did not brighten.

Because the President and his wife’s words placed even more pressure on him.

[I’m glad that I could prevent a huge accident, but I keep thinking that I might have changed the future as I pleased. I’m just a singer… but I interfered in the affairs of the country…]

[Don’t think like that, Do Hyun.]

The President called Do Hyun’s name in awkward Korean for the first time.

He then explained that if it weren’t for Do Hyun, the future of this country would have been darker, and a great nightmare would have befallen the entire nation.

[Thank you, Do Hyun. It was unexpected that you didn’t want anything… but I will grant you the authority to freely enter and exit our country for the rest of your life. You not only saved the President and his wife but also prevented the futile death of the people.]

[May I dare to receive such authority?]

The First Lady responded to Do Hyun’s question.

[Of course. Of course, it will be kept confidential. We will inform the Korean government about Do Hyun’s affairs, though. I hope that the Philippines will become a place where you can rest and a country where inspiration can spring up at any time. In particular, Cebu is a beautiful place. I hope you enjoy every day in Cebu and sing beautiful songs among the tourists.]

[Thank you. I was wondering if I was being presumptuous…]

[Absolutely not. We could have just ignored Do Hyun’s words, but we were the ones who made the choice. So, you don’t have to think like that. Do Hyun’s prediction was correct, and although you couldn’t become a hero publicly, you became a hidden hero. A true hero is usually hidden.]

Do Hyun, understanding the First Lady’s words, smiled for the first time.

[Thank you so much. This event will remain an unforgettable experience for me as well.]

It was a strong memory.

The events that had unfolded in just a few days, from Grandpa Kim Chun-rye’s advice to the present, felt like a dream.

It was hazy and a series of dreamlike events.

[We have prepared high-end steak and wine for Do Hyun. They are things you won’t taste anywhere else. Let’s enjoy today. Thanks to Do Hyun, peace has come to the Philippines.]

As the President gave the order, appetizers that had been prepared began to arrive one by one.

Do Hyun wasn’t entirely free from mental burden, but he couldn’t refuse the dinner.

[I will enjoy the meal. Ah, are my staff eating well?]

Do Hyun was curious about the well-being of the staff who were eating separately.

At those words, the President ordered the Chief of Staff to check if the staff were eating well.

[They are eating and the atmosphere is very friendly.]

Only after hearing the Chief of Staff’s report could Do Hyun relax and eat.

[Do Hyun, by the way, do you know that the Philippines is a country of festivals?]

[I once planned a trip to the Philippines and it seemed like there were really a lot of different festivals being held.]

Do Hyun answered to the best of his knowledge.

Satisfied with the answer, the President continued.

[How about attending a festival held in Cebu next time? We want to put Do Hyun on the stage of that festival…]

[I’m grateful for any performance! It’s also touching to have a meal with my fan like this. I didn’t want to lose my fan, and I’m glad you’re safe… Oh my. I don’t even know what I’m saying. Am I rambling a bit?]

[I understand. I think it’s possible. We were also out of our minds because of the terror. In fact, enjoying this dinner will only be today… but a moment of leisure is good, right? We have to start cleaning up the scene from this afternoon.]

[Thank you so much for taking this precious time out of your schedule. Thanks to you, I was able to eat such delicious things.]

All the delicacies of the Philippines were placed on the table.

Do Hyun usually reduced his food intake due to body management, but with things that made his mouth water just by looking at them in front of him, his appetite was overwhelming.

Only after swallowing everything did the meal come to a close.

[Do Hyun, I have one last request.]

The First Lady spoke.

‘If it’s tarot… I have to refuse.’

Thinking so, Do Hyun asked what the request was.

[Can you give us a tarot reading one last time about whether a positive future will come to our country?]

As expected, it was a question related to tarot reading.

Do Hyun smiled and clearly stated his intention to refuse.

[President and First Lady, I succeeded in saving the lives of the Philippine people… but I don’t think I should get involved any further. I’m a singer, not someone who mainly does tarot readings. And there was also a special thing I heard before coming here. I’m also afraid that my words will become reality… I have complicated feelings in many ways. Can you understand my heart well?]

At Do Hyun’s request, the President closed his eyes and briefly touched his temple before speaking.

[Then there’s nothing we can do! Let’s do that. Still, what remains unchanged is that Do Hyun saved our lives. Our hero!]