Mining And Construction Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 55

Mining Tycoon and Construction Conglomerate – Episode 55 (55/230)

55. As They Wished (3)

However, there was one significant problem.

“Everything’s great, but how are we going to get water?”

Water was the issue!

The Bedouin village was in the middle of the desert.

If you wander around the desert without water, you’ll die of thirst in less than a day.

“Haven’t you noticed anything strange lately? They’ve been giving us plenty of water for the past few days.”

“Oh, now that you mention it, they have.”

“Not a single drop of rain falls from the dry sky. But in reality, water has suddenly become abundant.”

“The sudden abundance of water in this drought means…”

“They must have taken a well from somewhere. The people here must have killed everyone else and taken it.”

The people’s faces changed.

It was clear that their turn would come after the tribal war ended.

A sense of crisis loomed.

“The Vice President is right. We have to escape.”

Everyone agreed.

At that moment, the man who had first suggested the escape took out something dark.

It was a leather water bag used by desert tribal warriors.

“I’ve been siphoning off some water in preparation for our escape.”

“Wow! That’s our Vice President.”

“As expected of the Vice President. Very wise.”

But then someone raised a question.

“They haven’t been giving us that much water, have they? Where did you get that water from?”

Come to think of it, it was strange.

Even though they’ve been giving us a fair amount of water lately, it wasn’t enough to fill a leather bag.

Most of it is drunk as soon as it’s given.

The Vice President smiled proudly.

“I told you, there’s suddenly more water. There’s plenty for the livestock too.”

“No, surely…”

The people’s faces turned pale.

“Don’t drink it if you don’t want to. I’ll be grateful.”

“No, it’s better than dying of thirst in the desert.”

“That’s right. People will even drink urine in an emergency. This is much better than that.”

The Vice President was confident.

“If we conserve this, we can somehow survive while crossing the desert.”

“Does that mean…”

“We’re escaping soon.”

“Great.”

“Then let’s all make a plan together.”

They began to discuss their escape plan.

* * *

Tae-soo, who was eavesdropping on their conversation from outside, was dumbfounded.

He was furious at their attitude of not repenting after committing such acts.

But he chuckled at what he heard next.

‘Escape? Are they out of their minds?’

Trying to escape by relying on their own strength.

Going out into the desert without a guide is not just dangerous, it’s suicidal.

‘They have no idea how scary the desert is. And they don’t even realize they were being protected.’

They were prisoners in shackles, but they were fed generously considering they were outsiders.

Thick blankets, fairly clean clothes, and necessary supplies.

‘Back in 2012, when the Bedouins and Egyptians clashed in the Sinai Peninsula, three Korean tourists were kidnapped by Bedouins.’

A similar thing happened back then.

‘Unlike the Taliban, they gave them plenty of food and treated them quite well, right? They even politely apologized for kidnapping them, let alone abusing them.’

Bedouins were different from terrorists or other kidnappers.

That’s why even Western countries didn’t classify Bedouins as terrorist groups.

But how would the people held captive feel?

But these guys weren’t just innocently imprisoned.

They had caused a big problem.

‘They still haven’t come to their senses and are only thinking bad thoughts. This is perfect.’

I sent them to work on construction, but instead of doing their jobs, they caused trouble by hitting on women.

I wanted to bury them in the sand, but I couldn’t because of Park Jung-hwan.

But after hearing their words, I changed my mind.

I thought of a better way.

‘So, escape is their wish. I’ll gladly send them off.’

Moreover, they’re even going to find CEO Choi of Samwon Construction on their own. There’s no reason to refuse.

‘They’ve even made thorough preparations for their escape. It would be a shame if this plan fell through.’

The audacity to secretly siphon off water for livestock!

The boldness to make light of the guards’ patrols!

Even the confidence to think they can catch CEO Choi, who escaped in the middle of the desert!

‘They’re so dedicated. I have to let them go.’

Tae-soo turned around.

The Bedouin leaders were waiting for Tae-soo to return inside the tent.

They greeted Tae-soo and asked cautiously.

[Did you meet them?]

[What have you decided to do?]

[We have decided to follow the benefactor’s wishes.]

It meant that they would respect Tae-soo’s decision, even though they didn’t like it.

[I didn’t meet them. But after listening, I found out that they are planning to escape from here soon.]

[Escape? The desert nights are harsh. Do you know where they are going?]

[Well, I’m not sure about that…]

I couldn’t bring myself to say that they were going to catch CEO Choi, who had escaped.

[The terrain in the desert changes frequently, so if you don’t know the area well, you’ll get lost. What are they going to do without water…? They’ll lose their lives in a few days.]

The Bedouins know the desert well.

So, everyone is wearing a worried expression.

[From what I see, they are those kinds of people, but it seems like you have given them a lot of support. Food, clothes, water, other necessary items, blankets, and even leather water bags. Am I right?]

[Ah…]

That was true.

They gave them the best they could offer.

Since Tae-soo came, they treated them even more generously, considering Tae-soo.

[That must be why. They haven’t experienced the desert with their own bodies yet, so they don’t seem to know that the tribe has been protecting them.]

The Bedouins were a little embarrassed.

It was because they didn’t treat them as lavishly as they treated Tae-soo.

[I know there is animosity between you and them. So, I’m going to help them escape as they wish.]

[Yes?]

The leaders were speechless.

Those who don’t know the desert are talking about escaping, and those who know about their futile plan are saying they will help them escape.

[However, can you spare some people in case of an emergency? I’d like someone who knows the way, is good at tracking, and can contact us to let us know about the situation over there.]

The chief immediately understood Tae-soo’s intentions.

Then an unmistakable smile appeared on his face.

[That’s a great idea.]

The chief pretended to walk.

The shape, stride, depth, and direction of the footprints are all different.

It was the ancestors’ way of preventing people from tracking them by counting their footprints in the desert.

[From a young age, our Bedouins are trained in this. We are skilled at hiding traces in the desert, and conversely, we can easily find locations by tracking small traces. We will never miss them.]

[That’s why I’m asking for your help.]

[I will send two eagles and desert warriors. How many days do you expect it to take?]

[Well, I don’t know the desert either, so how would I know? It all depends on what they decide to do.]

[Then I’ll tell the desert warriors. Tell them to rescue them when they seem desperate enough.]

[That’s exactly it.]

When they are stranded in the desert and on the verge of death.

When they deeply appreciate the help the Bedouins have given them so far.

When they say they don’t need anything else and just want to go home.

When they think they have paid enough for their sins in other ways.

The Bedouins will gladly lend a helping hand.

‘It’s better to have the grateful Bedouins who protected them in the desert than the wicked Bedouins who held them captive.’

I’m really grateful that they’re planning an escape.

‘It doesn’t matter if those guys escape the desert, catch CEO Choi, and achieve their goals. That’s good in its own way.’

So, I’m just going to let them do as they wish.

[I trust that you will allow them to escape.]

[Of course. It’s not just about allowing them. I will gladly wish them a safe escape.]

Those guys are going to have a hard time in the desert!

The Bedouins hurried.

They decided to leave the guard post empty on that side so they could escape well in the direction of the desert.

[But just in case, let’s help patrol that side so they don’t go to the women.]

[We should.]

That was obvious.

That’s how they ended up being captured here.

* * *

The discussions about the upcoming construction were all over in the tent where the leaders gathered.

Tae-soo got up from his seat with a light heart.

[Then I’ll be on my way.]

[It’s late at night. Why don’t you sleep here?]

[No. I can’t cause trouble at this late hour. I’ll be going back.]

Everyone was sad.

[Rest well. No need to see me off. Then I’ll see you tomorrow.]

Tae-soo put on his coat and got into the car.

Vroom.

Tae-soo’s car quickly left the Bedouin village.

It was then.

With a rustling sound, something suddenly popped up from the back seat.

[Wow, I really didn’t expect to go like this.]

It was the dancer.

She was hiding in the back seat, covered in a black blanket.

Tae-soo, who was startled, asked in disbelief.

[Why are you hiding there?]

[Do you really not know?]

She puffed out her cheeks.

[It’s my first time. It’s my first time sneaking into a man’s car. Thanks to you, I’m experiencing a lot of things for the first time.]

[I’m honored.]

She was about to come to the passenger seat.

But she swayed wildly because of the bumpy floor.

[Ah!]

She ended up hitting her head on the ceiling.

Tae-soo immediately stopped the car.

She quickly sat in the passenger seat and smiled slightly.

[Thank you. But I’ll be sad if you stop like this. If you’re in a car, you have to go for a drive.]

[So, your purpose was to go for a drive.]

[Unlike the desert warriors, women can’t go out into the desert recklessly. You understand my frustrated heart, right?]

She whispered, sparkling her pretty eyes.

[I heard that if you go straight towards the Moadib quarry, there’s a beautiful rock where the desert looks like silk. They say it’s a really mysterious place.]

She put her hands together.

[Would you like to go see it together? I want to see it with you.]

That’s not a difficult thing to do.

[Okay.]

Tae-soo drove the car in the direction she wanted.

[But for someone who says women can’t go out into the desert recklessly, you’re very good at giving directions. Have you been here often, or have you been studying hard?]

[T, that’s…]

You have a habit of wrinkling the tip of your nose when you’re in trouble.

Cute.