Chapter 181 – Boom! 1

Chapter 181 – Boom! 1

The bodyguard nodded meaningfully.

“Understood.”

The hiker stood up.

“You’re doing a good deed. This.

What he took out from his pocket was a tie pin.

And a thin, small battery pack as well.

“Small cameras on the tie pin…”

The hiker, dressed as such, explained the method to use the room and stood up.

Then he stood up and extended his hand to the bodyguard.

The bodyguard, who had also stood up, took his hand.

The hiker’s hand was very soft, contrary to his appearance.

“Then I’ll see you here at this time tomorrow.”

The hiker, who had shown a smile, left, and the bodyguard slumped into a chair as if his legs had given out.

Then he looked at the shopping bag next to him.

He received a large sum of money for granting one request.

They might think of it as pocket change, but it was an amount that he might or might not have saved over several years by not eating or wearing what he wanted.

After staring at the shopping bag for a long time, he borrowed a pen from the counter.

“My father said that if you get greedy, things will go wrong.”

And he wrote this on the shopping bag:

[I hope it’s used in a meaningful way.]

The bodyguard, who had written the message, seemed to hesitate for a moment before putting a bundle of 50,000 won bills into his pocket.

“This is my crucial moment.”

The bodyguard, who had left, immediately stopped by the orphanage.

“Who is it?”

The director, who opened the door at the sound of a knock, saw the shopping bag the bodyguard had left behind.

And the bodyguard was gone.

* * *

The next day.

The bodyguard, who arrived at the villa, bowed to Chairman Lee, who was standing outside with his hands behind his back.

“Good morning.”

Chairman Lee nodded his head and turned his body.

“Do you eat breakfast?”

“Yes. Did you eat, Chairman?”

“Of course, the young radish kimchi I bought at the market suited my taste.”

After that, the bodyguard captured Chairman Lee’s appearance on camera as much as possible until his shift change.

And he could tell.

Chairman Lee looked a little strange… no, he seemed to have symptoms of dementia.

When the shift change came, the bodyguard descended from the villa and called Woojin.

“You mean I can just let this go?”

-Yes. You’ve worked hard. As I told you, there’s no problem with you taking that money.

The bodyguard smiled wryly.

However, he did not say what he used the money for.

Honestly, he regretted it a little, and he also regretted that he hadn’t put more money in his pocket.

Conversely, he also felt a sense of pride at the same time.

“Understood. I’ll contact you again then.”

-Ah, Kim Jaehoon.

Yes.

You’re fired starting today. You don’t need to come in.

At Woojin’s words, Bodyguard Kim Jaehoon’s eyes widened.

What do you mean?

Exactly what it sounds like. You don’t need to come to the Villa anymore. Of course, the agreed-upon amount will be deposited into your account.

Kim Jaehoon let out a hollow laugh, as if in disbelief.

He felt like he had been used as a tool.

All strength left his body, and he could only manage a few weak chuckles.

Then Woojin’s voice came through again.

And let’s renew the contract.

Kim Jaehoon, who had been trudging along, stopped dead in his tracks.

What was this now?

Renew the contract? I don’t quite understand…

Assemblyman Kim Cheolung. Can you take on the bodyguard duty for Assemblyman Kim Cheolung from now on? In other words, as his Executive Assistant.

Huh?

His Executive Assistant.

Kim Jaehoon blinked, blinked again.

Assemblyman Kim Cheolung’s Executive Assistant? Me?

Yes.

Woojin recognized his good nature.

Good people should rise up to influence the world.

To build up their resume.

You might not know, but Assemblyman Kim Cheolung’s nickname is ‘Fighting Rooster’. So he needs someone reliable.

Ah…

Then, take care of it and call me back.

When the call ended, Kim Jaehoon blinked and stared blankly at his Cellphone.

But that was only for a moment.

A thrilling chill ran down his spine.

“Me? I’m going to be a National Assembly Member’s Aide?”

He clenched his hand.

He felt clear-headed as if he had woken up from a deep sleep, and strength surged through him.

He immediately made a call somewhere.

It was his girlfriend, with whom marriage talks were beginning.

“Hyein! I might become a National Assembly Member’s Aide! Hahaha!”

* * *

Lee Jeongmi and Lee Jeonghye, watching the video, couldn’t open their mouths carelessly.

It was because of their father’s actions shown on the screen.

His strange behavior and strange way of speaking, and wasn’t he acting as if the deceased Lee Jeongman was right in front of him?

“How could…”

The youngest daughter, Lee Jeonghye, covered her mouth with her hand, and Lee Jeongmi’s pupils shook as if there had been an earthquake.

Just then, Lee Jeongho spoke.

“Stay alert. If this gets out, the shareholders and the old foxes on the Board Meeting won’t stay still. They’ll try to manipulate the situation to their advantage.”

Lee Jeongmi hastily looked at Lee Jeongho.

“Oh, what should we do? Where is Dad now?”

“It’s better not to visit him.”

“Dad……”

Tears streamed from the youngest daughter, Lee Jeonghye’s eyes.

Lee Jeongho said,

“Listen carefully to me. Before things get complicated, before the old foxes find out about this, we have to move first. Jeongmi. You said you wanted the Department Store and the electricity, right? You can have the hotel too. I’ll make sure our nephew Jeonghoon gets the LH Construction President Business Card. Transfer your shares to me. And your husband’s too.”

Lee Jeongho then shifted his gaze to Lee Jeonghye.

“Jeonghye. Since you don’t like going out much, you can have all the golf courses. The planning, cards, and securities also don’t cause any headaches, so you take them.”

Lee Jeongmi and Lee Jeonghye’s eyes widened.

Give it to me. No, I’ll keep it. I can’t hand over even a speck of our Shinhwa Group to those good-for-nothing guys.

Lee Jeongho’s eyes seemed to glow a brilliant blue.

Lee Jeonghye cautiously spoke up.

Brother, what about Jeongcheol?

He was Lee Hyerim’s father.

He’s wrong. Everything Jeongcheol would have gotten will now be yours.

After some more time passed, Lee Jeongmi and Lee Jeonghye returned home.

Lee Jeongho, who was left alone, went up to the Second Floor and moved to Chairman Lee’s Study.

And he slowly took a breath.

Whenever he came here, there was always a profound woody scent, like a fragrance.

It was the same now.

Lee Jeongho, who had been quietly staring at his Father’s seat, soon made a phone call to somewhere.

It was Chief Jo of SH Strategy.

“Father, I’ve found the location.”

Chief Jo’s surprised voice immediately came out.

-Is that really true?

“Yes. You’ll have to come here immediately. Come to Father’s residence.”

After finishing the call, Lee Jeongho ran his hand over his Father’s chair.

Lee Jeongho, who had been touching and looking at the chair as if appreciating it, soon sat in the chair and closed his eyes.

How much time had passed like that?

Chief Jo arrived in less than an hour.

That’s how urgently he had come.

“Where is he?”

At Chief Jo’s question, Lee Jeongho smoothly pushed his Cellphone, which was on the table.

“You should probably watch this first.”

Chief Jo furrowed his brow, but soon played the video as Lee Jeongho instructed.

When Chairman Lee appeared, his face lit up with joy, but that expression didn’t last long.

His face changed by the minute, and as he replayed the video, he unconsciously rubbed his face with his hand and sighed.

Soon, Chief Jo, who had watched the entire video, opened his mouth, wiping his face dry.

“Chairman, where are you?”

“It’s not important where Father is right now. The present is what’s important.”

Chief Jo’s eyes trembled.

“If this fact becomes known…”

In his mind, he saw like a film where he needed to block things off and whom he needed to appease.

But that’s difficult.

Because Chairman Lee’s mind is not sound.

Lee Jeongho opened his mouth.

“Father doesn’t want this side of him to be known. That’s why he’s living in seclusion.”

“Where is it?”

Lee Jeongho fixed his gaze on Chief Jo and slowly shook his head.

“Father wouldn’t want that. Let me tell you one thing. Father was always someone who dreamed of the Shinhwa Group’s continued prosperity. No, he wanted it to expand even further. But what about now? Our niece, Hyerim, who is still wet behind the ears, is gradually taking over the shares. He wasn’t like this before, and I believe you’ll understand why after watching the video…”

Lee Jeongho’s gaze remained fixed on Chief Jo, but Chief Jo merely ran a hand through his hair, looking disbelieving.

However, he was well aware that it was reality.

Lee Jeongho looked at him as if observing him and spoke again.

“Chief Jo, your daughter seems to be of marriageable age, and I know just the right person for her to marry. He’s tall, handsome, and a prosecutor with a cheat sheet.”

Chief Jo’s eyes widened as he looked up at Lee Jeongho.

“What are you talking about…”

“I hear your son, Chief Jo, has good business acumen? He’d look good sitting in the Shinhwa Motors President’s seat.”

Lee Jeongho didn’t offer Chief Jo material things. He was mentioning his children.

It wasn’t one or two times that he had seen Father dealing with people since he was young.

Such things were naturally exuding from Lee Jeongho.

“I want you, Chief Jo, to ensure that Father lives forever in good health. Think carefully. That is also what Father wishes.”

Chief Jo, with bloodshot eyes, sprang to his feet and stared at Lee Jeongho.

But he said nothing.

Soon, he stormed out of the room like an angry person.

Lee Jeongho silently watched the spot where Chief Jo had left and murmured,

“Consider it an honor.”

After all, he had made an offer to a mongrel.

And there was no second time.

Lee Jeongho and Chief Jo didn’t know it, but someone was listening to their conversation.

It was none other than Woojin.

Cha Juhyeok had placed wiretaps and small cameras everywhere, so Woojin was watching the screens as if he had multiple CCTV cameras.

* * *

A few days later.

Kim Cheolung blinked as he looked at Kim Jaehoon, who had come to see him.

“I will do my best to serve the Assemblyman.”

Kim Cheolung laughed heartily, but without enthusiasm.

He had heard a glimpse of the story from Woojin, but he had dismissed it as a joke.

He never dreamed that he would actually come.

Kim Cheolung stood up and extended his hand to him.

“Nice to meet you. I am Assemblyman Kim Cheolung.”

Kim Jaehoon clasped Kim Cheolung’s hand with both of his.

And he bowed once more.

“It’s an honor. I will serve you to the best of my ability.”

Kim Cheolung, who was scratching his eyebrow, suddenly asked,

“Are you good at fighting?”

“Huh?”

“Fighting.”

“Oh, Taekwondo…”

Kim Jaehoon’s resume spilled out of his mouth.

Kim Cheolung patted him on the shoulder as if to encourage him.

“That’s reassuring.”

“I will work hard.”

Kim Cheolung, who was nodding, asked,

“What is Woojin doing?”

“Huh? Oh… He’s a police officer, so wouldn’t he be working right now?”

Kim Jaehoon, who said that, suddenly spoke again as if something just occurred to him.

“I think he said today was D-Day.”

“D-Day?”

“Yes. D-Day.”