A Chairman Who Has No Regrets - Chapter 118



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The Chairman Who Has No Regrets Episode 118 – Faith, Hope, Love and Despair (12)

There were quite a few people walking around the hillside of Sanggye-dong and here and there, including the person in charge of the streetlights in Hodori Village, architect Kim Up-joong, and the assistant director and director Baek holding cameras.

The person in charge of installing the street lights asked.

“The streetlight design here doesn’t have to be unique?”

I nodded my head at the question asked of me.

“I want something that is decent, pretty, cheap, and long-lasting.”

He chuckles.

“He’s got it all.”

He shrugged.

“I hope you can make a good design that can be mass-produced while also paying attention to durability.”

“Well, I’m sure the credit of the full-time student is solid.”

I was the kind of person who paid all the money in cash, 30 percent down payment, and paid everything on the day of completion. According to Chang-Hyeon’s uncle, it’s hard to find such a thing in the Nogada world. Most people who delay payment for construction, from the big companies to the lower levels, swear at them, so it’s understandable that I give top priority to the work I’m asked to do.

“Because of the filming, I’d like to help out with some of the less dangerous but more strenuous tasks. Not all of them, though.”

“Oh, that documentary with the students from Jeon Gang?”

“yes.”

“Hey- I’m looking forward to the third part that’s coming out this week, just let that damn thing go! Ao- The other day, when they were installing streetlights in Hodori Village, it was so ridiculous.”

At his words, Director Baek glanced at me.

“Are you helping the whole class alone?”

Director Baek quickly came out and spoke.

“The broadcasting station will also help some people.”

“Oh my – then it’ll be cheaper. We need more people to put in the effort, so that’s good.”

While he was nodding his head in satisfaction, architect Kim Up-joong was busy marking the location where he would install streetlights with paint lacquer.

“Look.”

“Yes, architect.”

As he approached at his call, Kim Up-joong, who was marking him, asked.

“But, I’m not sure if this is really okay. Even if you do it with your own money, you’ll need permission from the landowners and landlords here and there, and permission from public institutions.”

I nodded.

I am sure that the people of Sanggye-dong will not object if streetlights are installed, because I know very well the inconvenience they experience without streetlights.

The only thing left are public institutions, and that should be easy too.

“You don’t have to worry.”

“If that’s the case, then…”

“I will give you a definitive answer by this afternoon.”

Architect Kim Up-joong glanced at his wristwatch.

“Then, could you call me by 6 p.m.? I’ll go over the streetlight design with Mr. Park.”

“Yes, I understand.”

As architect Kim Up-joong and the streetlight expert leave, and I begin to walk away, Director Baek asks me a question.

“Where are you going, Jeon Gang-ssi?”

Suddenly David’s words come to mind.

“To rip it off?”

“yes?”

“I’m going to the district office.”

The assistant director puts the camera down at my words.

I raised the corners of my lips and said,

“At the district office, please pretend to film.”

The assistant director, who was quick-witted, smiled and nodded.

“Yeah.”

Arrived at the district office in Director Baek’s car.

As soon as we got out of the car, the assistant director skillfully slung the camera over his shoulder. A few of the city hall employees who were smoking cigarettes saw us and started talking in a commotion.

“Let’s go.”

As I walked briskly, a civil servant who was hastily putting off his cigarette approached me and asked.

“How did you come here?”

Glance at the camera every now and then.

“Is the mayor here?”

“Yes? The mayor?”

“yes.”

“Huh? What about the student?”

Looks like he recognized me.

He said with a big smile.

“Is the mayor here? I have something important to discuss with you. I think NBC has something to say as well.”

I pointed my finger at the camera.

“Yes, yes! You are! You should be! Of course!”

This camera is so powerful.

“Would you please wait over there for a moment?”

While I was waiting for a moment, sitting on a chair, I saw the mayor coming down in a hurry with a loud noise.

“Hehe, isn’t that Jeon Gang-gun?”

He shakes my hand leisurely, but his gaze never leaves the camera.

“Yes, mayor, how have you been?”

“Then- shall we go inside and talk?”

“yes.”

I followed him obediently into the mayor’s office.

The assistant director came out from the opposite side of the mayor’s office entrance and positioned himself so that the table where the mayor was sitting was clearly visible. Whether or not they were actually filming was of no concern to me.

The mayor speaks with a slightly nervous look.

“So… what are you doing here?”

“Hodori Village is really noisy these days. Isn’t it?”

“That’s right… Shit-pa, ahem. Isn’t that because some weird people are involved? When I watch the broadcast, I’m like, tsk tsk tsk. How can people be like that?”

“So, you really have no conscience, don’t you?”

“Huh? Oh… Really? How can someone who never shows up on holidays and has someone else take care of his funeral have any remaining assets?”

“Right?”

“yes.”

I said, nodding my head.

“So, isn’t it just greed and selfishness, wanting to eat only the sweet fruit without doing anything yourself?”

“Ahem, right!”

“For the sake of Hodori Village, which the mayor worked so hard for, this kind of thing shouldn’t happen.”

“Hmm, yes, I did try hard.”

He blushes, knowing that he is shameless, and says that he tried his best to be shameless. His eyes, glancing at the camera from time to time, reach me.

I took a sip of the Hororok tea and then stepped on the feet of Director Baek, who was sitting next to me.

“Hello! This is PD Baek Su-cheol!”

The mayor awkwardly greeted Director Baek, whose voice had become like a loud robot.

“Do you know that the third part of the documentary will be aired this time, Mayor?”

“Hmm, I know.”

“This week will probably be tough, but it will be aired next week… Wouldn’t it be great if there was a good impression of Hodori Village there?”

“Yes, if only it could become a tourist special zone···”

“That’s why, mayor.”

“Yes, PD, I will listen to you.”

Director Baek glances at me.

I nodded, pretending to savor the tea.

“I was trying to film at various intersections leading to Hodori Village, but this is really.”

“Why, is there a problem?”

“Oh, really, the lighting is a bit off.”

“Lights?”

“I guess it’s because there are a lot of night shoots, but there are a lot of problems in various ways.”

“okay···”

“There are not many streetlights in Sanggye-dong, mayor.”

“Hmm, that’s because the population aspect of this budget cannot be ignored.”

The mayor’s eyes are seen moving quickly here and there as he thinks of making all sorts of excuses.

“If Hodori Village becomes the president due to unfortunate budgetary issues, it will be a shame as a broadcasting station as well. Oh, assistant director, let’s cut this part out, because it could end up affecting the mayor’s political career.”

“Yes, sir.”

The mayor swallows hard.

He pretends to be very great and does everything by himself, but he gets very nervous even at such a childish threat.

“The main content of this third part will be about the students of Jeon Kang who serve Sanggye-dong, Mayor.”

“Is that so?”

“But isn’t there a limit to the amount of money a student can have?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“So I was hoping that there would be an awakened adult who would be impressed and moved by this student’s kind heart.”

“Hmm, I see.”

“The mayor just comes to mind. He has put in a lot of effort for Hodori Village.”

“ha ha ha.”

“I think I said something embarrassing for nothing.”

Director Baek lifted his butt off the sofa and shouted at the assistant director.

“Let’s reveal all the footage here. If we release this, only the mayor will get criticized. Do you remember how the student Jeon Gang got a lot of criticism last week? I told you, he was lucky he didn’t get hit with a rock? At least he was a student so that was all… If he had been a civil servant, he would have been beheaded at the Blue House right away?”

“Yes, sir!”

The mayor stands up and takes Director Baek’s hand.

“Haha, Director. Did you say that what you need is lighting? Since the budget is coming up soon, I think I should get it first. Hehe.”

The fool took the bait.

“Is that so? Of course, there is talk that the Blue House will soon be giving a commendation to NBC.”

A smile appears on the mayor’s face.

“Does that happen?”

“I heard that the President also had a lot of praise for Hodori Village.”

“Oh, I see. It seems like there won’t be much to spend this year’s budget on. The population will increase significantly, and the subway station will be completed soon, right? There’s less room for money, hehe.”

Director Baek sat back down on the sofa and glared at me. He had listened very carefully to what I had said in the car on the way here. I gave him a quick thumbs up and said to the mayor.

“I would like to install street lights, mayor.”

“Streetlight?”

“Yes, Hodori Village has completely changed its appearance, but it has not completely shed its image as a slum.”

“yes.”

“There are still… you know, neighborhood thugs and stuff around Hodori Village.”

“Hmm, I see.”

“No matter how many thugs or evil-minded people they are, it’s a bit strange to do that under a bright streetlight, right?”

“Really? Why don’t we deploy some police officers instead?”

Pick, it makes me laugh.

How busy are the police these days that they would come all the way here? They must be busy beating up tough student activists.

“I’ve been exercising more intensely these days, so will that work?”

“Hmm, that’s right. I’ll form an investigation team and take a look.”

At the mayor’s words, I stepped on Director Baek’s foot again.

“Ah! The investigation has already been completed.”

“yes?”

“We have secured a suitable company, and you can trust us because it is a company that participated in the construction of Hodori Village. In addition, it is a company that has a connection with our broadcasting station, so it is cheaper than other places.”

“Ahem, is that so?”

“Yes, if you could just allocate the budget, that would be great. Hodori Village Documentary Part 3, Awake Adults. Wow- Isn’t that a good title? It looks like he’ll enter politics. Hahaha.”

“Hahaha. Politics? Hahaha, right! As an adult! Shouldn’t you stay awake? Don’t worry, Director Yang Moga! For the sake of our citizens! Yes! That’s right!”

I heard from Kang Noya that the youngest son of the concubine’s grandmother often talks to people in politics. Even though he’s a member of the National Assembly, it’s ridiculous that these bastards are running wild like this.

This is why our country’s politics are a mess.

Anyway, I felt good because I had found a good person. Hodori hadn’t spent a single penny on building the village, so it seemed like he would be getting a lot out of it this time.

“Whew- Wasn’t the acting awkward?”

Director Baek let out a sigh of relief as soon as he got in the car. I gave him a thumbs up.

“It was excellent.”

“Haha, it’s a liberal arts department, but still, it’s not like there’s no collaboration with talents, haha.”

Director Baek, who was starting the engine, said while looking around.

“That, I am exempt from the hard work···”

“How many days will it take to prepare the budget?”

“Well, I guess so?”

“In the meantime, I will be paying out of my own pocket.”

“Haha, at least that’s a relief, I almost spent a lot of money.”

“My wallet is so light, I haven’t received my appearance fee, and I have to save on labor costs. How many kg did the streetlights weigh? I think the minimum was 300 kg.”

Was it my imagination that made the car shake?

Perhaps because he was lifting weights, the assistant director urgently stuck his face out between the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat and spoke.

“The students at Jeon Gang were understanding that the 3rd episode was delayed, but the fact that the broadcasting station is not providing any compensation seems to be a real problem! Director!”

“uh?”

“That’s right!”

“Oh, oh, oh. That, that’s right.”

“Chief, shouldn’t we get a little more support, like the appearance fee for the full-time students or something? Yeah? Like the production cost or something?”

“Uh, uh uh.”

I said, slowly unfolding the drawing.

“Let’s see, we have to go up a hill tomorrow… Oh my – there are a lot of places where cars can’t go. We’ll have to carry something that weighs at least 300kg.”

Director Baek nodded his head as if making a promise and said.

“I’ll have a showdown with the director today!”

“Yes! I trust you, Director!”

“okay!”

The world is wide.

There are many households.