Mining And Construction Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 162

162. Two Days Before the Wedding (2)

“Because there will always be a scapegoat to take the blame for Your Excellency.”

“Huh?”

Kim Jae-guk tilted his head.

Because the order was reversed.

“Why would Cha Gi-beom take the blame for Your Excellency? Your Excellency is getting blamed because of what that bastard is doing now.”

“The more Cha Gi-beom runs wild, the more prominent his misdeeds become, the more the public pays attention to Cha Gi-beom. The worse he is, the better.”

Tae-soo made a cutting motion with his hand.

“Your Excellency only needs to do this one thing.”

“Ah……!”

Kim Jae-guk exclaimed softly.

“You’re going to hand over the corrupt official Cha Gi-beom to the people, and Your Excellency hopes to become a hero who corrects the disorder of the country.”

“Cha Gi-beom may even take all the blame for past wrongdoings that angered the public and be executed.”

The headlines of future newspapers and broadcasts are already vivid in my mind.

That’s probably how it will be announced.

“With this incident, you were thinking of purging the traitors who supported Cha Gi-beom and embezzled money, and once again imprinting Your Excellency’s power.”

Isn’t Kim Jae-guk someone who knows Park Jeong-hwan well?

He nodded in agreement, thinking that was indeed the case.

“Now that I see it, Your Excellency was deliberately pretending not to notice Cha Gi-beom running wild.”

Otherwise, there’s no way Park Jeong-hwan could be so quiet.

‘He’s already subtly informed him of this through tabloids a long time ago. Park Jeong-hwan wouldn’t have failed to notice.’

Park Jeong-hwan is known as an avid reader of tabloids.

I heard he reads every corner meticulously.

Moreover, the corner he examines and reads most carefully is the conspiracy theory novel.

Isn’t that the story written about Han Cheong-ho and the First Lady?

‘Cha Gi-beom thinks he has blinded Park Jeong-hwan’s eyes and ears, but Park Jeong-hwan isn’t that stupid.’

Park Jeong-hwan probably already knows most of the facts he needs to know.

This is a fact that Ahn So-jeong has already grasped through informants secretly planted in the Blue House [the executive office and official residence of the South Korean president].

‘Park Jeong-hwan is thinking of watching Cha Gi-beom run wild and then suppressing him all at once. Even those who sympathized with Cha Gi-beom and harbored doubts about Park Jeong-hwan, all at once.’

Cha Gi-beom is elated, unaware that he is being watched for an opportunity to hunt.

So, the level of power display is increasing more and more.

“Now is not the time to worry about Your Excellency.”

“The Central Intelligence Agency [South Korea’s primary intelligence agency] is also in an uproar because of Cha Gi-beom.”

It’s a deplorable situation.

“At this rate, the Central Intelligence Agency might be transformed into Cha Gi-beom’s private organization.”

Kim Jae-guk’s concern was valid.

In reality, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Capital Defense Command were being filled with Cha Gi-beom’s people instead of the Oseong Group [likely a powerful business conglomerate or faction].

“Please accept this.”

Tae-soo took out a piece of paper from his pocket.

“What is this?”

“It’s a list of people Cha Gi-beom has planted.”

If Han Cheong-ho did it, why couldn’t Tae-soo?

Kim Jae-guk clicked his tongue.

“The list of Central Intelligence Agency agents, not somewhere else? You’re saying you caught spies who infiltrated us, you need to make sense.”

Isn’t the Central Intelligence Agency the nation’s top intelligence agency in name and reality?

But Tae-soo is now talking about uncovering spies within the Central Intelligence Agency.

Isn’t that unbelievable intelligence?

“I didn’t do it.”

Ahn So-jeong did it.

But Tae-soo feigned ignorance.

“Central Intelligence Agency agents know the Central Intelligence Agency’s affairs best.”

“That’s right.”

It means that an agent who uncovered a spy entering the Central Intelligence Agency informed the higher-ups through Tae-soo.

Kim Jae-guk finally understands.

He put the paper in his pocket and said.

“I won’t forget this debt.”

“Speaking of which, I wish you would repay that debt now.”

“…….”

So soon?

“I have a favor to ask regarding the Young Lady.”

“What could you possibly ask of the Young Lady? Perhaps…….”

Before Kim Jae-guk’s eyes narrowed, Tae-soo preempted him.

“It seems we need the First Lady’s personal effects.”

“…I thought you were going to ask me to convey words of love.”

“There’s no way.”

As if there were no other women to get involved with, why would I get involved with Park Kyung-hye?

“The First Lady’s personal effects……. Were you aiming for that too?”

“Don’t misunderstand. I want the Young Lady to retrieve it. Not for her to hand it over to me.”

“You’re saying you’re not after the Young Lady’s belongings. But why do you specifically want her to retrieve it?”

“That’s probably an item deeply related to the President.”

“What?”

Kim Jae-guk’s eyes widened.

“Han Cheong-ho persistently aimed for it, even attaching Choi Tae-moon. Why did Han Cheong-ho aim for it?”

“Hmm.”

Kim Jae-guk is lost in thought.

Finally, Kim Jae-guk suddenly raised his head.

“Could it be… Not just related to Your Excellency…….”

“It must be an item that can properly shake Your Excellency.”

Kim Jae-guk thought so too.

Otherwise, Han Cheong-ho wouldn’t have rushed in with such desperation.

“So, we need that item.”

Kim Jae-guk nodded.

“I heard it’s a memento left by the First Lady’s father. Seeing that the First Lady cherished it and kept it in a Japanese secret vault…….”

“It will definitely be able to overcome this situation.”

“You’re saying that seeing it will make Your Excellency make a decision?”

The final wedge.

“Isn’t it enough to overlook Cha Gi-beom’s atrocities at this point? The people’s suffering is too great.”

Kim Jae-guk couldn’t ignore the mention of the people in relation to Cha Gi-beom.

“That’s a very good idea. If Your Excellency draws his sword, Cha Gi-beom and the like won’t be able to move.”

Kim Jae-guk 벌떡 stood up.

He was in such a hurry that the hot coffee he was holding overflowed and soaked his clothes.

Nevertheless, Kim Jae-guk’s attention was entirely focused on Tae-soo.

“I will persuade the Young Lady to go to Japan together.”

Tae-soo also stood up and faced Kim Jae-guk.

“One more thing.”

Kim Jae-guk focused on Tae-soo’s words.

“I want to use a few Central Intelligence Agency agents.”

“Central Intelligence Agency agents? Instead of using the TaeYang Group bodyguards.”

The skills of the TaeYang Group bodyguards are well-known.

This is because Kim Kwang-rok was picking them out and training them very well.

“It’s not an operation that requires force. Rather, we need specialists in espionage or information gathering.”

“If it’s that, no one can match our agents.”

Isn’t Kim Jae-guk very proud of the Central Intelligence Agency?

“A skilled person who can track Han Cheong-ho’s movements without missing a beat, uncover everything he does, and bring solid evidence.”

If it’s that level, Ahn So-jeong’s information merchants can do better.

But the reason Tae-soo specifically requested Central Intelligence Agency agents was different.

‘The source of the information and the identity of the collector must be certain. If it’s the Central Intelligence Agency, Park Jeong-hwan will understand.’

He was thinking of Park Jeong-hwan.

“Okay. That’s not a very difficult request. There’s a suitable person.”

“Someone sent by Han Cheong-ho will probably visit Japan by today.”

The wedding is in just two days.

Han Cheong-ho, who lacks funds, will have to raid Park Jeong-hwan’s secret vault to raise the military funds to mobilize the Oseong Group.

‘Now he will push things forward without paying attention to Park Jeong-hwan. Isn’t that right, Han Cheong-ho?’

Han Cheong-ho had been stubbornly holding out, paying attention to Park Jeong-hwan.

Because if he used up the First Lady’s assets, there would be no way to deny it.

But if he doesn’t pay now, he can’t move the troops.

‘The moment you take that out and use it, you’ll be in checkmate.’

Kim Jae-guk asked.

“Where should I send the Central Intelligence Agency agents?”

“To the airport.”

It’s probably Secretary Park.

* * *

Tae-soo getting into the car in the Central Intelligence Agency parking lot.

Kim Kwang-rok asked as he sat in the driver’s seat.

“Where should we go?”

“Jongno.”

Kim Kwang-rok started the car.

The car carrying the TaeYang Group bodyguard team followed behind.

* * *

Han Cheong-ho’s house.

The place was busy with wedding preparations.

Cheongil’s Madam gathered the housekeepers and got angry.

“Look at the dust. Wipe the window frames thoroughly. Don’t you know we have important guests coming to the house?”

“I’m sorry, Madam. I’ll wipe it properly.”

“What about the food preparation?”

“Not yet…….”

“It’s still not done? The guests will be barging in this evening, can’t you hurry up?”

“It’ll be done soon.”

“If there’s any problem, be prepared to not get paid this month.”

“M, Madam!”

Han Cheong-ho’s daughter shouted from the second-floor stairs.

“Mom! My dress!”

“What about the dress?”

“I think I’ve gained weight. The zipper won’t close.”

“What? That’s why Mom told you to stop eating so much, right? What should we do?”

“Ugh, annoying!”

Han Cheong-ho’s daughter threw the wedding dress in a fit of pique.

The Madam quickly picked up the wedding dress that had fallen from the second-floor stairs.

“How can you throw this just because you’re annoyed? How much is this worth!”

“I don’t care! I’m not getting married!”

“Who says they won’t get married because the wedding dress is too small!”

“I can’t enter the wedding hall wearing that! The zipper won’t close!”

The Madam hurriedly goes up to the second floor.

The sound of arguing could be heard from the second floor.

Han Cheong-ho, who was coming into the house, rubbed his forehead.

“The family is doing well. How immature. Tsk, tsk.”

Han Cheong-ho slammed the study door shut.

“We’re risking our lives on this side, but they’re making a fuss over such trivial matters.”

The wedding is in just two days.

Han Il-kwon followed Han Cheong-ho in.

As soon as Han Cheong-ho sat down, he opened his mouth.

“What about the Cheongil Hotel manager?”

“The interior construction will be finished by today. The internal cleaning is not yet…….”

“The wedding is in just two days!”

“I’ve warned them to clear all the trash and finish the internal cleaning by today. Why are you in such a hurry.”

I don’t like it.

“What about the demand note?”

“Until Friday, May 30th. I postponed it to the week after the wedding.”

“How?”

“You know.”

That Han Il-kwon’s meaningful smile.

Han Cheong-ho sighed.

“Did you threaten them?”

“Of course.”

“With what? Cha Gi-beom is suppressing them, but they extended the deadline well.”

Was there any bank manager who didn’t care about Cha Gi-beom?

“Their family’s lives are at stake, what can they do?”

“You’ve earned their resentment.”

How can he be so short-sighted?

Han Cheong-ho was dissatisfied with Han Il-kwon.

“Is there any other way? Or should we just bankrupt Cheongil Construction?”

Han Cheong-ho is in the same situation, with no way out.

There’s no source of money right now.

“You’re going to Japan, right? Aren’t you going?”

“I’ve already sent Secretary Park. He’ll be back by today.”

Park Jeong-hwan’s secret vault that Han Cheong-ho moved last time.

What filled that place was the First Lady’s property.

I sent Secretary Park to bring it.

“We need to bring that and breathe a sigh of relief.”

“Father, you’ve been stubbornly holding out for so long, even though you have other pockets.”

“I didn’t intend to touch that until the very end!”

Until Park Jeong-hwan dies.

That will be Han Cheong-ho’s weakness.

“If it becomes known that you stole and used that, do you think Park Jeong-hwan will leave Cheongil alone?”

“Then what about the military funds? Do you think the Oseong Group guys will move without money?”

“That’s why I sent Secretary Park to Japan! Shut up!”

Han Il-kwon finally shut his mouth at Han Cheong-ho’s roar.

‘It’s okay. Once the coup is over, that demand note is nothing.’

Once the coup is over!

Everything will be resolved.

‘Cha Gi-beom promised to take responsibility once Park Jeong-hwan is brought down.’

Why isn’t Cha Gi-beom releasing the financial pressure?

It’s a warning to Cheongil not to change his mind.

Han Cheong-ho looked back at Han Il-kwon.

“What about the State Guest House?”

Han Cheong-ho’s other card.