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The crazy villain regains his sanity - Episode 200

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Cheon Myeong-guk, who had become contemplative, left the table, and Jung Joo-ho, who was left alone, filled his glass with the remaining alcohol..

“It's such a scary world. If you don't know anything, it's a place where you get ripped off..”

Cheon Myeong-guk suffered because of Choi Jun-ho. Due to the accident he committed, something went wrong in his healthy intestines, to the point where he was having bloody stools..

However, it was he who accepted Choi Jun-ho as a superman, and it was Cheon Myeong-guk's work that allowed Choi Jun-ho to become established as he is. Because of that one person's sacrifice, the Republic of Korea became an awakened powerhouse, and has grown noticeably over the years, allowing more citizens to live safely..

From the perspective of national interest, Cheon Myeong-guk made a great contribution. Even now, the media cites the government's greatest achievement as embracing Choi Jun-ho, who was just a civil servant hunter..

Because of that achievement alone, he was mentioned as a presidential candidate in some surveys..

The president's position is understandable. The president takes full responsibility, but on the contrary, he takes all the credit. What he did well was trusting Cheon Myung-guk and handing over his authority. Therefore, it is not strange to see Cheon Myeong-guk as the right person to carry on his achievements..

other ruling party politicians?

Even if they belong to the same party, people basically gather around them, and even if they continue the administration, they have no choice but to erase the color of the previous administration..

That's what politics is like.

“So I escaped.”

In particular, it seems that the president's greed for talent is so great that once he gets involved, it is very, very difficult to get out..

So, I deliberately handled my work in Pyongyang with all my might, and I quit after contributing to a level that made the President feel burdened. But what if he was also in the Blue House? He may have ended up in a similar situation to Cheon Myeong-guk..

Of course, the suffering that Cheon Myeong-guk experiences is not his own..

However, since there was a common denominator that Choi Jun-ho suffered from hair loss and bloody stool, I thought it would be better to know and face it even if it happened..

“…This is my opinion, why did you ask me to say it??”

Before I knew it, Choi Jun-ho was sitting across from Jung Joo-ho..

“I have similar thoughts as the director..”

Today, it was Choi Jun-ho's work that Jung Joo-ho told the truth to Cheon Myeong-guk..

Even though I had my doubts, I was curious as to why Choi Jun-ho bothered to point it out..

“You've already been caught in the net, and it'll be hard to get out, but it's better to know and face it..”

“Isn’t it very cruel??”

“Anyone who gets hurt in this world is a fool..”

It was a separate issue from feeling sorry for the victim. At those cold words, Jung Joo-ho nodded while tasting her..

“and.”

“huh.”

“This is probably what the president was going to say..”

“why?”

“If it were the president's style, he would have accepted it as if he were just slyly ignoring it, but the position of president requires determination. If you want to prepare to run for office and learn about the job, now is the perfect time. decisively.”

Choi Jun-ho spoke with confidence..

“Don’t you think Director Cheon will do a good job if he becomes president??”

“Well, that guy is very meticulous when it comes to doing things. In particular, he is good at drawing the big picture and is good at practical work, so he will achieve great results as he improves himself.?”

It was typical Cheon Myeong-guk’s style. Achieving results by focusing on work to the point of overwork.

Cheon Myeong-guk's work ability is so well-known that even Jeong Joo-ho, who is considered competent, said he couldn't do it himself..

“When you say that, I think it suits you well..”

“I think it would be easier if the only person I came into contact with was Director Cheon. There will be no major changes in policy..”

“Well, it might be better for you..”

It was an action in which the interests of the President and Choi Jun-ho coincided exactly. Thinking like that gave me goosebumps..

The collaboration between the two was pushing one person into the abyss of the president..

For politicians, the position of president is something they have always dreamed of, but for Cheon Myeong-guk, it would be a terrible situation that he most wanted to avoid..

“I think the director will do well too..”

“me? Oh, don't say anything..”

“It was a bit too much?”

“Uh, how can I be president? That means I'm dying.”

It's scary just to imagine it, but how hard will it be if it becomes reality?.

For a moment, I felt like I had been to hell..

Choi Jun-ho also didn't mention it further, as if it was a joke..

“The most important thing is.”

“There's more reason?”

“It's fun.”

…It's the devil.

Jeong Joo-ho was appalled by the fact that he had created the strongest presidential candidate simply for fun..

“…….”

Jung Joo-ho, who was drinking to quench his thirst, did not notice that Choi Jun-ho's gaze was focused on him..

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“Mr. President.”

“what happened suddenly?”

Even though it was a late visit, the President obediently welcomed Cheon Myeong-guk. It's as if he knew he was coming. It had the effect of exploding anxiety.

Cheon Myeong-guk, who was suddenly intoxicated, asked in a sharp tone that he would not normally use..

“Is it true?”

“hmm?”

“Was what I was learning about handover actually a succession class??”

“Ah, that's what you meant. Why did she think that way??”

“I'm serious now.”

If I hadn't been drinking, I wouldn't have been able to ask this. However, Cheon Myeong-guk did not even notice that his current attitude was wrong. It wasn't that exciting.

I hoped he would deny that he was the president. If that were the case, I would have apologized for all of this and could sleep comfortably with both feet up..

But the answer that came out of the president's mouth was a sight to behold..

“Is that a problem??”

“Uh, uhh?”

“It's exactly what you thought..”

“…….”

Is this what it feels like to be amazed by a person? Listening to Jung Joo-ho's words and seeing the situation he was in, a part of him was denying reality..

I thought it might not be true, that I was sensitive, that the president was very considerate..

The moment I found out that wasn't true, I felt like my mind was falling apart..

He said he was the president.?

I know that the final destination that every politician dreams of is becoming president. But he swears that he has never once dreamed of becoming president..

The president's voice penetrated the mesmerized Cheon Myeong-guk..

“Director Cheon Myeong-guk.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“How do you view the situation in this country now??”

“I think it's okay. The president's administration of state affairs was excellent, making the country wealthy and its status soaring to the sky..”

In fact, the president's approval rating was at the highest level among all presidents even though he was in the middle and latter part of his term..

But the president shook his head..

“It's different from what I thought. I think of all of this as a sand castle that will collapse in an instant..”

“…….”

“When the country's treasury is filled, investments must be made in the North Korean region and distributed evenly to avoid dissatisfaction in each region. Who would be the politician who would boldly do this properly while risking criticism? Anyone can give generously without being criticized. However, it can be said that there is no politician who can draw a big picture for the national interest and boldly do something that will be criticized immediately. And they have no intention of observing the process of how the country's prestige was built, but rather are intent on exerting influence. Everyone only talks about their own politics. If you make a mistake, you can only lose people’s hearts..”

“There are many capable people in the ruling party, so if he succeeds in carrying out the president's will, the people will fully understand.…….”

“When I say human sentiment, I am referring to Choi Jun-ho rather than the people..”

“…….”

“Don’t you know that the most important thing is to control Choi Jun-ho? Director Cheon, among the politicians in the ruling party, who do you think can control Choi Jun-ho as well as me??”

“…….”

Cheon Myeong-guk could not readily give a name. The way the president treated Choi Jun-ho was completely different from the existing Yeouido calculation method and was completely unconventional..

But other politicians are different. They believe that awakened people are objects that need to be controlled, and are trying to figure out how to impose various regulations..

A politician with these thoughts becomes president.?

It was terrible to even imagine what kind of conflict would occur with Choi Jun-ho..

“I can accept everything else, but the Choi Jun-ho issue is different. The most important qualification for the next president is whether he can maintain a relationship with Choi Jun-ho without causing any trouble..”

“…….”

There were no mistakes from one to ten..

“I think the right person for that job is Director Cheon. what do you think?”

“I am…….”

Cheon Myeong-guk could not object. From beginning to end, nothing the president said was wrong..

Although he wanted to be free from the hard stress, he was also proud of his accomplishments..

Without it, I wouldn't have been able to survive until now..

How was this result achieved? It's falling apart? Choi Jun-ho must be handled with care. Otherwise, it's easy to go astray and the world will push him out as a villain..

What if Choi Jun-ho becomes a villain??

“……!”

A dizzying feeling of dizziness came over me..

“Are you okay??”

“Oh, it's nothing.”

This is just your imagination. But will it become reality? It was clear that there would be more cruel results..

From that day on, the Republic of Korea will continue to decline and decline..

When I thought about it this way, I understood the president’s decision. He had no other thoughts..

“Director Cheon, the only suitable person is you..”

“President, I…….”

“Is there anything wrong with it??”

“No matter what, I have no foundation in the party and no one around me..”

“I'll fill you in. What do you need? Party support? Think tank? Party organization? Just tell me what you need. No, I'm ready. Director Cheon, you just have to decide..”

“…….”

Cheon Myeong-guk realized that he had been caught in a net he could not escape..

“Perhaps, as your name suggests, you have been given a mandate from heaven. I will lay the foundation for the success of the Republic of Korea, which is at a critical crossroads, and you will develop it. Aren’t you excited? The success we will create.”

He encourages it in a soft voice. I flinched without realizing it because the words stimulated my imagination..

“And he ends his term as a respected president, receiving applause from everyone. You deserve it. Why not give it a try??”

“…I'll think about it.”

“I'll be waiting with joy.”

Can I shake this off?.

Cheon Myeong-guk closed his eyes tightly due to the overwhelming dizziness..

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The President even bothered to post an article, so Cheon Myeong-guk was in a dazed mood until he arrived home..

I sobered up right away. Until this morning, he had been dispirited by the thought of retirement, but he could not believe that he had been chosen as the successor by the president..

“dad!”

“Oh my, my daughter!”

Cheon Myeong-guk smiled brightly as he looked at his daughter who made him forget his worries..

“smell of alcohol!”

I burst out laughing as I watched my daughter run away from me..

Yes, I thought about this future. Forget about your worries and live a peaceful life with your family.

I thought it would be okay to take a short break because I had been living an intense life up until now..

But is that really okay?.

What if you quit? Can the next president really control Choi Jun-ho??

Even if Yang Joo-hyuk is appointed as a successor, I cannot be sure that he will do as well as he did..

In the first place, it is a matter that depends on the will of the next president..

As I thought about that, my expression darkened again..

“dad! it hurts?”

“no, it doesn't hurt.”

Cheon Myeong-guk smiled again at the sight of his daughter asking right away..

Even so, worry crept in again..

Once I realized it, it wasn't easy to shake off my worries..

What should I do next? I already told my wife that when I leave the Blue House, I will travel around the country, visit overseas, and take a rest..

In my heart, I wanted to tell the president to return to the way it was before..

But I was concerned about the concerns the president mentioned..

Because it is not just a bad prospect, it is a reality that will come at 99.9% of the time..

No, Choi Jun-ho is also gradually changing, so maybe things will go well..

“…….”

That can't be possible. You have to expect what to expect. No matter how much changes, there is no way the essence of a person will change..

Bad imaginations kept stimulating Cheon Myeong-guk..

Myeong-guk Cheon, who completely washed off the alcohol in the shower and stayed in the study, played the gift-in simulation. There are currently three strong ruling party presidential candidates. They all had slightly different pursuits, but the general principle was the same..

If they become president, what will their compatibility be like with Choi Jun-ho?.

Still, I had a glimmer of hope. I think that any politician who is mentioned as a presidential candidate can achieve good results..

Gift simulation draws a future that is close to foresight through given information. I am fully familiar with the information about the presidential candidates..

The results of the simulation drawn by combining the accumulated information and Choi Jun-ho's actions are.

…It wasn't good. It didn't just get worse, it destroyed everything he and the president had worked so hard to build. It wasn't just one, it was all of them..

“Hey, if you're the opposition candidate, you still have a chance.…….”

The result of substituting the opposition party's strong presidential candidate, Hyun Young-mi, with a glimmer of hope was a disaster..

The chemistry between Hyun Young-mi, who was a strong believer in keeping the awakened people under strong control, and Choi Jun-ho, who was gradually expanding his territory, was the worst of the worst..

Maybe the imagination of Choi Jun-ho becoming a villain will become a reality..

Then there is only one way.

The president should be someone who knows how to handle Choi Jun-ho carefully and prevents him from exploding..

Then there are only two people left..

Jooho Jeong.

And it's yourself.

However, Jung Joo-ho abandoned his public office and escaped. Moreover, he is the one who informed the president's plot to make him his successor..

Are you talking to Jung Joo-ho about running for president? It's no different from sticking a knife in the back of your benefactor's head..

I can't bear to betray my benefactor..

then…….

All that's left is yourself.

Cheon Myeong-guk ran a simulation with the premise that he would become president, which was the thing he most hated to think about..

“…….”

The moment I pictured a future where everyone was happy except me, I closed my eyes tightly..

What should I do?.

“Why are you there with the lights off??”

At that time, the light in the study room turned on. I looked toward the door and saw the wife looking worried..

Cheon Myeong-guk drank the honey water his wife offered him..

“honey.”

“yes.”

Cheon Myeong-guk made up his mind..

“I guess I should run for office..”

“Running for office? Are you a member of the National Assembly? I told you I wouldn't do that..”

“No, not the National Assembly member..”

“Then local elections.?”

“Not that either.”

“then…….”

Cheon Myeong-guk spoke with a sad expression to his wife who still did not understand..

“I think I should run for president.”