Omniscient Investment Point - Chapter 248



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248. Not an Easy Fight – 3

(1)

From this point on, the fight between the government and the media began.

Although some media outlets accepted the government’s revision of the Commercial Act, the mainstream never bowed its head.

『A government that cannot distinguish between ideals and reality, is there no lesson to be learned from past governments that were biased toward one side?』

『Party elders also warn, “It’s greedy to try to change too much in 5 years”』

『Former Senior Economic Official: “If We Can’t Control the Speed ​​of Reform, President-elect Will Become a Lame Duck Soon······.”』

At first, he took a jab at the government and the president, but then he started to seriously expose corruption suspicions among the Yongwadae chiefs.

This is something I’ve experienced many times before.

Was that why?

The comments were a mess.

It is divided into two sides.

One side criticized the previous government for being completely hypocritical, while the other side finally opened the cabinet and criticized the media for trying to tame the government.

I licked the corners of my lips and put all the main comments into my eyes.

‘I knew this would happen.’

If this happens, there is a high possibility that I will be swept up in the same trap as Song Jae-hwan.

It didn’t matter.

Because the moment Song Jae-hwan took the position of Chief Economic Officer, it was expected from the beginning that it would happen.

However, Kang Dae-ho, who is in charge of Angel’s representative position, seems to be anxious.

You came to me for no reason and kept talking nonsense.

“This is going to be noisy. I wonder if my brother is making a big deal out of it.”

“I bet you have a plan.”

“Everyone has a plan, right? But when you get in the ring and get hit hard, you lose your mind.”

“It seems like Representative Kang is more mentally advanced······.”

“You’re not going to come out? We’ve experienced this before. If the media touches us like this, at least one person from Yongwadae should be beheaded as a representative. That’s the only way to keep quiet.”

“I think that will be Chief Song, is that what you’re saying?”

“yes······.”

“And with Chief Song’s head gone, we won’t be able to avoid the aftermath either. I’m worried about this too.”

“what······.”

Humans are cowards.

I felt the same way, and Kang Dae-ho couldn’t help but feel the same way.

So I nodded as if I understood everything and said to him.

“But wasn’t it bound to happen someday?”

“someday?”

“Yes, when a new government comes into power, the opposing side always throws out bait. The ones who bite are their supporters. As the regime nears its end, it works well, and when the lame duck period comes, one of the most prominent pro-government figures falls into the abyss.”

“Yeah, I know that too. But you don’t have to be like that, hyung.”

“This isn’t a matter of necessity. It’s a matter of prey. Especially if it’s someone who touches a conglomerate, they’re the perfect target for attack.”

“Wow, you talk so easily. Aren’t you scared?”

“As I said, I knew this day would come someday. That’s why I decided to draw a line with the political world and live my life, but how can that be done as one pleases?”

“Ugh, that won’t work······.”

A sigh escapes Kang Dae-ho’s mouth.

He also knew everything today.

But the reason I came here was to calm my mind.

I did it little by little.

“The good news is that it is the early days of the administration, so government supporters will defend it staunchly.”

“I wonder?”

“Yes, if you just look at the president’s approval rating, it’s over 70%. I’m going to drive with that in mind.”

“In other words, doesn’t that mean that you’re going to be attacked a lot as your approval ratings start to drop?”

“We need to revise the Commercial Act before that.”

Here, Kang Dae-ho makes an impression.

“You talk like it’s some kind of panacea.”

“It’s not a panacea, but it will at least act as a pain reliever.”

“No way?”

“The representative is too negative. Just believe what I say and go and cheer for me. Whether we like it or not, we are already in the same boat as the government.”

When I came out like this, Kang Dae-ho nodded as if he had no choice.

“Okay, I see······.”

I got up from my seat and looked at Kang Dae-ho’s back as he turned around weakly, and a bitter smile came out.

‘Oh, you’re so scared.’

Kang Dae-ho was the perfect person for a civil servant position.

(2)

In fact, Kang Dae-ho’s dream was to become a civil servant.

To be exact, I was a prosecutor, so I took the bar exam and proudly enjoyed the honor of being second in command.

But when it came to actually becoming a prosecutor, I was scared again.

– These days, it’s a world where prosecutors are even involved in politics.

I don’t know if Kang Dae-ho was a power-hungry person, but he absolutely hated anything to do with the political world.

So after I got my lawyer’s license, I changed my career path to the financial sector.

It was an excellent choice.

The financial investment firm he joined saw his abilities well and even transferred him to the New York branch on Wall Street.

After that, I built my career and returned to my country.

‘The problem was that I knew my brother at that time.’

It must have been about 10 years ago.

Kang Dae-ho met Song Jae-hwan during the acquisition process of a certain company.

And as I chatted with him over drinks, I quickly fell under his charm.

What should I say? Should I say it is the perfect example of duality?

Pure, yet impure; noble, yet not noble.

To be exact, in reality, he did not pretend to be pure or noble.

I found out later.

It wasn’t intentional, it was innate.

This was because of Song Jae-hwan’s past, in that he was a typical poor boy.

– Anyway, our bourgeois Daeho doesn’t know your heart, right?

I think I heard this the most.

I admit it. And I couldn’t help it. Why? Because Kang Dae-ho was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

So, like many people who come from wealthy backgrounds, he first worries about what he will lose.

‘I’m anxious. I’m really anxious.’

At this exquisite moment, Song Jae-hwan contacted me.

Let’s take a look.

Kang Dae-ho hesitated, but accepted Song Jae-hwan’s request.

And that night.

“It feels really strange to meet my brother at the hotel.”

“Star, you’re making such strange noises.”

“Okay. Why did you want to see me?”

“What? You’ve changed a bit.”

“That’s not true. You’re the one who’s changed. I’m the same. I’m just a typical middle-aged man in South Korea who’s scared, doesn’t take on much responsibility, and dreams of living a comfortable life.”

When he heard that, Song Jae-hwan’s eyes changed.

“hmm······.”

“What? Brother, is there something you want me to do for you?”

“How did you know?”

“Hyung, have you seen my expression for a day or two? What is it, again?”

“You, you should wear a hat.”

“If it’s a hat······?”

“Your dream was to become a civil servant, right? You created a position at the Financial Supervisory Service.”

“yes?”

“You know what? The president has appointed people to all the other places, but he is not as good as the Financial Supervisory Service governor.”

For a moment, I thought I had misheard.

‘The Financial Supervisory Service Chairman······.’

Song Jae-hwan made such a suggestion to him, who had been living a self-preservationist life, keeping his distance from power?

“Brother, what kind of civil servant is that?”

“If the Financial Supervisory Service Chairman isn’t a civil servant? What is he? He wouldn’t always be a civil servant at your age, right?”

“omg······.”

Neulgong refers to a regular civil servant.

However, it meant high-ranking officials rather than ordinary civil servants.

The opposite of neulgong was eogong, that is, an occasional civil servant.

“No.”

“Yes. I’m ready to take the test once. I’m thinking about the Samgochoryeo, so think about it carefully.”

“This guy has become a public servant, but he’s getting closer and closer to being a madman.”

“I admit. If you’re in the Presidential Office, you’re going to have to go a little crazy. But it’s hard to be alone, and I think you need to have people around you.”

“Is that me?”

Nod nod.

The madman was still mad, but he seemed to have become even more shameless.

Kang Dae-ho lets out a deep sigh.

“phew······.”

“The ground is going to collapse.”

“I’ll tell you in advance that I will refuse any offer no matter how hard you try. I am a person who never gets close to those in power.”

“Sorry. I told you in advance that I’m going to prepare an axe after the third strike. I need to check if it falls after ten strikes.”

“Oh, why are you like this······.”

“Why? It’s because there’s no one like you. Don’t you know that the Financial Supervisory Service nominee was ultimately not elected because of suspicions that he was involved in the manipulation of accounting books at a securities company?”

It was true.

And Yongwadae also knew that the reason the candidate did not receive the appointment would not end with just suspicion.

Kang Dae-ho asks because he suddenly becomes curious about that.

“Is that real?”

“It’s true. The evidence is out.”

“No, let’s do a more thorough investigation. Why would someone like that······.”

“That’s why I said that. It’s not easy to find a clean person. That’s why I thought of you and told the president. At least you didn’t have any problems with finance.”

“Why are you doing this? Is it only about finance? Even so, I am a person who can live without the law.”

“Yes. That’s the kind of person you are. So, you accept my offer, right?”

The story goes in that direction again.

Kang Dae-ho had no choice but to sell out other people, with a sad expression on his face.

“By any chance, wouldn’t it be possible to extend the lifespan?”

“How old is he?”

“What does age have to do with anything······.”

“Yes. So, just do it.”

“Oh, really······.”

I know full well that there are other reasons than age.

It seems that Jang Su-myeong wanted to do something great in the private sector.

On the other hand, Kang Dae-ho, who seemed to have no clear ambitions at the financial investment company, became such a good prey.

‘If I had known this would happen, I would have pretended to be the embodiment of ambition.’

What’s the use of regretting it later?

“Okay, well, let me think about it.”

“Okay. Try to be positive. I’ll contact you tomorrow.”

“tomorrow······.”

“You have to pull out the bull’s horns at once. A new government has been formed, and we can’t leave the Financial Supervisory Service chairman position vacant any longer······.”

“ha······.”

“I’m going to collapse. In times like this, all I have to do is say thank you, I’ll do my best, and accept it.”

Kang Dae-ho frowned at those words.

He glared at Song Jae-hwan and hurled a torrent of curses at him.

Song Jae-hwan didn’t care.

“That’s it for today. I’d like to have a drink, but since I’m a public official, that’s a bit difficult… If you contact me tomorrow morning, we can have lunch together. Okay?”

“Ugh······.”

A groan comes out of Kang Dae-ho’s mouth on its own.

(3)

While I was at home touching Kang Hyun-ji’s belly and listening to her father’s voice, the phone rang.

“who is this?”

“Take it.”

“Oh, really, I can’t stand seeing you having such a good time with your son.”

Kang Hyun-ji, who is so generous that it’s ridiculous.

I checked my smartphone with a displeased face, then answered the phone and said something rude.

“You are such a high-ranking person, can you call me at any time?”

– Oh, sorry. I should have reported it.

This is Song Jae-hwan.

He tells me the situation in a tone that shows no apology at all.

The story of meeting Kang Dae-ho and offering him the position of Financial Supervisory Service governor.

“Do you accept it?”

I wasn’t surprised.

Because I was the one who recommended Kang Dae-ho.

Even though Song Jae-hwan asked first.

– Of course I said no.

“It might be a little bit difficult at first, but if you push through, it will probably work.”

– Oh, I thought so. The child is simple-minded. Maybe it’s because she grew up so well.

“Kikki kikki.”

It was somewhat true.

And even though he may not have grown up nicely, Kang Dae-ho seemed like a well-grown person.

– By the way, what are you doing? The leader of Angel has changed again.

“There’s nothing we can do. But since there’s still a lot of stagnant water there, I think it’s time to start changing it.”

– Okay. Then, I’ll use the tiger comfortably.

“Yes, I got it~”

I answered up to this point and hung up the phone.

“I’m sorry, Representative Kang.”

I quietly apologized to Kang Dae-ho.

Of course, in a voice that wasn’t sorry.