Episode 171
The ripple effect that occurred after the press conference was truly intense.
I don’t think reporters or other experts expected me to speak like this at all.
Is it really that surprising?
Well, since Yu Hao belongs to China, there is no reason why we cannot admit that it is true that China helped him. More than anything, I liked the fact that my press conference pushed China further into the mud.
Although it was Jin Se-jeong who gave me all this advice.
“It’s so amazing.”
At first, I thought you were an image management expert.
Even though he was an idol expert, I didn’t have much trust in him.
But now, I think Jin Se-jeong is great because he gives me advice on how to deal with any situation skillfully.
Just looking at the reporters’ reactions, it was clear that China was in a quagmire.
What kind of world is the idol world that can solve such secret problems so skillfully?
Even if China could resolve the misunderstanding with Russia through this incident, it was clear that it would be an uncomfortable relationship as it was revealed that China was actively moving to attack the league.
If it can be resolved diplomatically, it will be China’s ability. But what is clear is that it will take a lot of mental energy to put out the fire I started.
During that time, Yu Hao will get an opportunity.
Of course I’m pushing Wei Hao, but that’s it.
What I mean is that I will not care even if Yu Hao collapses in vain in the internal struggle.
Wei Hao’s role is simply to drain the power of an enemy who keeps bothering him.
If the situation arises, I may step in and take immediate action, but that would be a bit unreasonable, right?
Should I try raising the Eradicator as a secondary character? I thought it would be okay to do something and blame it all on the expunger.
I was going to watch the fire roar and decide my next move.
“Now the next schedule….”
Cho-in, who said he was coming from Myanmar, said that a schedule would be set soon, and seeing as Cheon Myeong-guk contacted me and said he would arrange a meeting with the president soon, it seems like there will be a story about weapons.
Since I didn’t find it again, I can hope for a good direction, right?
When I returned home in peace, what greeted me was Yunhee’s narrowed gaze.
“Did your brother catch it?”
“What are you talking about?”
“You can fool a ghost, but you can’t fool me.”
“What did I lie about?”
“Just looking at it, there’s no way you’re handing over the kids your brother was supposed to handle to China.”
…something like a ghost. How did know?
He knew me very accurately.
I didn’t even say yes, but Yunhee shook her head and made a sad expression.
“This is really why I feel sorry for China.”
“Didn’t you say something bad a while ago?”
“That’s true, but if you get caught by Oppa, you just feel sorry for everyone else. “I don’t know why.”
This idiot finally sympathizes with China.
“You should worry about your brother while you’re worrying about the country you’re living well in.”
“why me?”
“You won’t worry?”
“I’m just saying this because I’m having a good time wandering around alone anyway. “Do you know how envious it is to be able to move around as you please without being touched by the government even though you belong to the government?”
“If you are dissatisfied, you too must be a superhuman belonging to the government.”
“I would like to do it too if I could?”
“If I can’t do it, I just go to the temple.”
“Oh, you’re unlucky.”
I don’t know why he gets annoyed at me for not having enough skills.
Well, can I think of it as the abuse of the weak?
It was clear that if I touched it, it would explode, so I changed the topic.
“How about a puppy?”
“Is it because it’s a monster? He grew up very quickly. But my personality is gentle.”
Actually, it has become more than twice as big as when I first brought it in. Since I fed him a lot of good food, the force he gave off was considerable. If he rebelled, I tried to deal with it right away, but he was very observant and quick to act, so I thought I wouldn’t have to worry.
[Rather, the growth rate will be slow, right? I think it’s because they want to be loved by their human masters.]
Yongyong said that the average growth rate of monsters is faster than I thought.
“You seem to be listening well.”
“Yes, listen carefully. Do you know what the best thing is? If you take them out for a walk, other animals won’t even make a sound. I can’t even think of approaching it. “It’s so comfortable.”
Still, it seems like monsters are monsters. When you see that other pets can’t touch it.
A guy who listens well needs a reward. Should I ask Yongyong to find a place where the essence of the divine beast remains and feed it to the dog?
[Wake up from the dream.]
Can’t you do that much to your partner?
[The thing I’m most wary of is you gaining power, right? What can I trust and hand it over?]
He refuses without the slightest hesitation. He seems like a heartless guy.
It will be easier for you when the dog grows up, so don’t you accept this?
[Yes, I don’t like it.]
I can’t get over it.
I guess I’ll have to wait for an opportunity and try again.
“I’m going to rest, so don’t touch me.”
“rest.”
I’ll take a deep breath and contact Yu Hao to see how he’s doing.
* * *
“That’s why Junho said that.”
Se-hee Lee trusts the information provided by Jun-ho Choi. On the front line, he handed over information in its pure, unprocessed form, and Lee Se-hee tried to look at it as objectively as possible without interfering with the subject.
As a result, it was a huge success, putting Shinsung Group and Shinsung Guild at the top of the ranking of large guilds in Korea’s business world.
This time, even the talk of contact with China was not ignored. As a merchant, it is a natural virtue to seize opportunities when they arise. You must keep your ears open, gather information, and steer the situation in a direction that is beneficial to you.
Choi Jun-ho said that China would definitely become noisy, and from then on, Lee Se-hee began to gather information by mobilizing Chinese humints.
And some of the information that was being whispered about was caught on the radar.
Starting with Liaoning Province, the three northeastern provinces and provinces where ethnic minorities reside have become more active.
From the center to some marginalized areas.
This movement is not due to a monster invasion or a villain attack. This is an action against the center.
At the center was Yu Hao.
Lee Se-hee recalled Choi Jun-ho’s encounter with Yu Hao and became confident in inferring various situations.
“The rumors about Wei Hao’s superhuman were true.”
There was once a saying like this: Wei Hao’s loyalty was questioned because he was not of Han Chinese descent. A party official who doubted this created a means to control even superhumans and applied it to Yu Hao.
It is said that the representative person who protested was Zhang Wuyuan.
At the time, I thought it was an unfounded rumor, but then I thought it might not be true.
What if Yu Hao was controlled by that means of control and then threw away those means of control when he met Choi Jun-ho?
All the circumstances in which the question mark was drawn are correct.
Yu Hao was not a Han Chinese and chose Li Zhenhuo, who was persecuted as an ethnic minority, as his partner to turn things around.
These forces are scattered in all directions, but when they come together, they can never be ignored.
Lee Se-hee, who gained confidence, called Lee Young-tan.
“Promote a meeting with Liaoning Province officials.”
What is urgent for them now is the strength to stand against the center. I was confident that I would respond to the call right away.
The prediction was not wrong.
The next day, a person who introduced himself as Li Zhenhuo’s confidant visited the Shinsung Group headquarters in complete secrecy.
Lee Se-hee, who completed the information investigation based on the circumstances pieced together in one day, completed the investigation of the internal situation in China.
“Aren’t things going well right now? You will need several preparations. “The central power is strong.”
“….”
The man’s face hardened.
Lee Se-hee smiled to reassure him.
“Do not worry. I invited you to help. “You know that we have a close relationship with Choi Jun-ho, right?”
“yes.”
“Superman Choi Jun-ho gave me a suggestion. If I can help you, Wei Hao, I will help you. So we thought about what we could do. After all, the most urgent thing is weapons, right?”
“That’s right.”
“I have the Big Bang series in reserve. “I am willing to sell it if Liaoning Province requests it.”
“Are you serious?”
The man’s face, which had been expressionless until then, brightened. The Big Bang series is currently the most efficient weapon used by the Awakened. It was a situation where they could not be rescued because they did not have it, and as relations with China worsened, the gap in military power widened significantly.
It is a means for those who are lacking in quality and number to overcome their inferiority.
“yes. In addition to that, a lot of military supplies are also stockpiled. I can get you anything you want. “There are a lot of things we have prepared for our advance north.”
Lee Se-hee showed a refreshing smile.
“Instead, everything is paid in advance.”
“….”
“As long as you have the ability to pay, we can provide you with as many items as you want. Is this difficult? If it is impossible, there is nothing we can do. “We have places to sell besides here.”
It wasn’t difficult to guess where it was.
The man’s face turned blue. As a result, the weapon ended up being transferred to another location.
You have to buy them all, even if you have to spend a lot of money or take on debt.
“it’s possible. We will make it possible. “We will buy everything.”
“Then shall we begin full-scale working-level negotiations?”
Lee Se-hee showed the number of items currently available for sale, and the man almost hung on when he saw that the amount available for purchase was insufficient.
In the end, I decided to receive various gifts and interests and signed a contract to make additional payments when I had the ability to pay.
“Thank you for your hard work. Later, when things go well, you will be promoted to a high position.”
“thank you. “I will not forget this grace.”
“you’re welcome.”
Lee Se-hee smiled kindly.
Lee Se-hee’s specialty is receiving a thank you message even after squeezing the wallet of someone who is in a hurry.
After completing the negotiations with Yu Hao, Lee Se-hee smiled happily as she looked at the money she earned, then wiped her face.
“There’s no reason to turn down an opportunity to earn more.”
After muttering that, I made an appointment with the ambassador to China through Lee Young-tan.
What does Choi Jun-ho want?
If you were friends with Yu Hao, you would have asked him to help you from the beginning. However, it made me realize that the words ‘at your fingertips’ and the fact that you can have fun are not a relationship of benefit tied together.
In that case, all you have to do is support Yuhao’s side and create a structure that can extract profits for as long as possible.
Then there is no reason to have fun in only one place.
After revealing his intention to sell weapons, the ambassador to China secretly visited Shinsung Group’s headquarters less than an hour later.
Unlike before, he clearly showed signs of urgency and clung to Lee Se-hee.
“Is it true that it is possible to sell the Big Bang series?”
“yes.”
“thank you!”
The Ambassador to China smiled brightly, but Lee Se-hee looked slightly troubled.
“Oh, but I’m sorry. What should I do?”
“Why are you doing that?”
“There is still a shortage of regular products.”
The Ambassador to China’s expression distorted.
“So what did you mean by it being available for sale?”
“I would like to hand over the perfect item, but I heard that it is difficult and the current internal situation in China is not good.”
“…How did you know that?”
“Because it’s an important partner. “We are always aware of the situation.”
“….”
Lee Se-hee laughed, and the Ambassador to China hardened his expression.
“So what do you want to say?”
“It’s not a perfect product, but it’s something that can be used a few times.”
These are literally defective items. Things that you can’t possibly offer to customers, but can still show some power.
However, it is an item that is effective against monsters.
Of course, it’s also good for killing people.
“I usually don’t sell it, but if the situation is urgent, I am willing to sell it.”
“Are you saying you’re going to sell those defective products for money?”
“These are things that can only be used a few times, but show off their power. “The Chinese government decided that it was difficult, so they came up with a solution like this. Do you not like this too?”
“….”
Conflict appeared on the Ambassador to China’s face. An order has been issued to secure as much of the Big Bang series as possible in the home country. If you cannot obtain a normal product, you must secure even a defective product.
Lee Se-hee knew about the situation and made this suggestion.
It’s a rumor.
I couldn’t pay for this transaction, even to purchase a good item in the future.
The Ambassador to China, with a look of resignation, accepted Lee Se-hee’s proposal.
“All right. “Let’s buy it.”
“Thank you for your wise decision.”
“I hope this decision is a wise one.”
“You make a wise decision. “I’ll give it to you at half price with a special discount.”
“Defective items at half price?”
“yes.”
The Ambassador to China’s expression became distorted.
“It’s too expensive.”
“is that so? “I thought it was a reasonable price.”
Lee Se-hee tilted her head with an innocent expression.
That was all acting.
The ambassador to China could barely contain his stomach churning.
“I hope you lower it further.”
“Shall we negotiate?”
There was a war of nerves between the Ambassador to China and Lee Se-hee for a while. As a result, it was decided to acquire defective Big Bang series products at a 35% discount.
Instead, it was decided to pay for the core and monster by-products at the international market price, rather than in yuan.
The ambassador to China pushed for the yuan to the end, but Lee Se-hee did not even listen.
In the end, negotiations ended only after a promise to pay in kind.
“I made a lot of money.”
After completing the transaction, Sehee Lee stretched out with a relaxed expression. Then, when he saw Lee Young-tan, who was full of astonishment, he made a puzzled expression.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I never thought I would see the Merchant of Death with my own eyes.”
“Suddenly a merchant of death? “Where can you find such a pretty merchant of death?”
I slightly lifted my chin and crossed my legs.
It was a sight that would have caught the eye of any man, but Lee Young-tan was rather disgusted.
“It’s scarier because it’s pretty.”
It was Lee Young-tan who spoke while trembling. There were more than one person who was fascinated by that face and had their skin peeled off. And just now, China was ripped off in both directions.
“This is not the end. Deputy Team Leader, there is still work to be done.”
“What is it?”
“Post-processing must be done perfectly so that there is no noise.”
“After treatment?”
“Please help me find a ship that needs to be scrapped soon.”
“Why is that…?”
Youngtan Lee made a puzzled expression.
“Let’s assume the items on board were stolen.”
Lee Se-hee sold goods to both sides of the war and even created a loophole for them to escape.
And a few days later.
A ship was captured on the east coast. The Big Bang series included in it went straight to Yu Hao’s side.
* * *
“This is the settlement amount for next month.”
Lee Se-hee spoke to Choi Jun-ho with a confident expression.
His calm expression changed to a surprised expression when he saw the amount written on the statement of account.
Seeing that scene made me feel like all the nerves I had suffered during the negotiation process were completely cured.
To that extent, this transaction brought astronomical profits.
“how?”
“It’s easy to ruin someone’s wallet when they’re in a hurry.”
“….”
Choi Jun-ho did not take his eyes off the statement of accounts.
Although the amount was large, it was a different reaction than usual.
Lee Se-hee made a puzzled expression.
“What’s the problem?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
“then…?”
“I was thinking about something I wanted to buy.”
“yes? “Junho, is there something you want to buy?”
Lee Se-hee was the most surprised she had been in a while.
Choi Jun-ho, who didn’t even blink an eye even if he lost several trillion won?
“Is it really that surprising?”
“of course! “What is it?”
“….”
“Oh, if it’s difficult for you to say, you don’t have to say it.”
“It’s not like that. “I was only thinking about what was absolutely necessary.”
“What is it?”
What ignited Choi Jun-ho’s desire to buy?
My heart was pounding for no reason.
“Missiles and warships.”
“…yes?”
“I especially want to buy different types of missiles, but the seller won’t sell them.”
“….”
Lee Se-hee was at a loss for words as she looked at Choi Jun-ho looking regretful.
He was exchanging the suffering of the Chinese people for missiles and warships.
However, if it is something that Choi Jun-ho wants, he is willing to put in the effort.
“Shall we receive missiles for the next delivery?”
“Is that possible?”
“sure. In fact, they might like it too? Just say it.”
Lee Se-hee boasted.