Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

Kim Hong-kyun gave an awkward smile:

“Young man, your connections span East Asia. The National Intelligence Service says you are South Korea’s chosen one. This time, I’m here on someone’s behalf; many people want to meet you.”

Soon after, the heads and acting directors of several conglomerates arrived at the clubhouse.

They asked Li Xinghe a question:

"Which way should we go now?"

Li Xinghe was even more shocked.

Holy crap, how exactly do the novelists at the National Intelligence Service boast about him to tycoons and bureaucrats?

The author says:

Author's Note: Thank you all for your support. Here's 4900 words. I used to think novels were abstract, until I learned that over 90% of the abstract news about North Korea was fabricated by fiction writers from the South Korean intelligence agency.

Chapter 528: The Low-Level Tycoon, Specializing in Targeting Female Stars (4700 words)

"Is this all the chaebols in South Korea are capable of?"

Zhao Lieshu, dressed in a high-waisted indigo green dress, stood speechlessly with her hands on her hips, watching several chaebol princesses provoke her.

Shareholders and acting directors of conglomerates such as Samsung, Hyundai, SK, Hanjin, Hanwha, and Kia gathered together to listen to a foreign spy, whose reputation in South Korea is built on the praise of third-rate online novelists, talk about the international situation. It's hard to imagine how they could possibly keep their composure.

"Japanese zaibatsu aren't all that great either."

Li Xinghe offered his corrections.

In modern times, some countries, like India, have longed for chaebol capitalism but have yet to achieve it. However, for modernized countries like Japan and South Korea, chaebols are truly outdated. These tycoons, who once controlled the national economy, were essentially products of government support. When democratization movements occurred and democrats entered politics and said 'no' to chaebols, their political attributes declined significantly, and they instead expanded rapidly by exploiting legal loopholes.

Therefore, for these business elites, even shamans can be treated as honored guests, and they are willing to spend any amount of money to invite a truly knowledgeable person who understands international affairs to give a lecture.

Vice Minister Kim Hong-kyun, as expected of a seasoned diplomatic elite, kept praising him after bringing Li Xinghe and his wife here:

"This is an elite member of the Intelligence Division, a descendant of Yi Sun-sin."

“He has American citizenship, can speak with US Vice President Vance, has intelligence and political and economic experience in many countries, and is definitely the future of the country.”

Under Jin Hongjun's flattery, the young Li Xinghe was instantly transformed into the male protagonist of a novel and was believed by everyone.

In front of numerous tycoons, Li Xinghe also demonstrated his true abilities, beginning a detailed lecture:

"Are you all aware of the differences between US and Chinese military spending? Let me explain..."

He first objectively described the huge waste of US military spending, compared it with China's military procurement, and presented some US military data to break the ideological mold of the tycoons. Then he began to instill his own private ideas.

"Given the fact that the United States is lagging behind in military equipment and spends most of its military spending on high-tech product research and development, while China's annual tonnage of warships is higher than that of South Korea's entire military, I do not recommend that everyone get too involved in politics."

The US military remains weak, while the Chinese navy is growing stronger, so being politically pro-US or pro-China will only lead to being attacked.

"Leave a pressure relief valve for the people, so that they can express their own political demands."

The subtext is to support the pro-China faction and cultivate this backup ticket to the CCP.

These platitudes, while containing meaning, lacked any real substance, but the chaebols and managers certainly enjoyed them. They also foresaw a future where the East would rise and the West would fall, but no one had ever specifically explained to them how this would happen. In a South Korean society where the entire society was blindly cultivating a pro-American information cocoon, people like Lee Sung-ha who spoke the truth seemed very reliable.

Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-gyun not only did not stop Li Xinghe from making his bold remarks, but also applauded him as a witness.

So how do you invest in Li Xinghe, a genius star who can speak with people from all over the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Russia, and Japan?

Even lower-ranking chaebols knowingly asked this question:

"Are you married?"

Li Xinghe immediately pointed to Zhao Lieshu beside him, clenched his hands to indicate that he was married and should not be disturbed.

It's quite simple. The daughters of South Korean chaebols are notorious for their unruly and erratic behavior, a notorious scandal that even South Korean news outlets can't hide. And it's not just one case; it's a long list of notorious tragedies. Perhaps only the story of Samsung princess Lee Boo-jin's marriage and divorce with a bodyguard gives people any illusions about South Korean chaebol princesses.

At this moment, Zhao Lieshu displayed the political acumen expected of a daughter of a prominent political family. Holding Li Xinghe's arm, she revealed to them:

“We have a film and television company that is currently producing a hit drama. In addition, we have shares in Fuji Media Group, so we have influence at the television station.”

Simply put, if you are willing to invest in me, I can regularly share the latest international political intelligence with you, ensuring your business thrives.

What should we invest in?

Send all your Korean female celebrities to Japan, sell their manpower to make money, and then give us huge amounts of advertising revenue.

The tycoons were even more delighted upon hearing about Li Xinghe's wealth and status.

Fuji Holdings Media?

This is a crucial channel for K-pop idols to enter Japan. If this channel can be reopened, the K-pop business can continue to expand in Japan.

Of course, the Korean Wave has always been all talk and no action; the annual net profit of several major Korean idol companies is less than that of Genshin Impact, a well-known joke both domestically and internationally. In fact, in the Japanese entertainment market, the main characteristics of Korean Wave actresses are cheapness, ease of use, and instant availability—they are cheaper and easier to manage than Japanese artists. Why not sign the economic rights of these actresses to Lee Sung-ha's Zhongbai Films in exchange for advertising channels on Fuji TV?

Therefore, for the conglomerates, what is more important is Fuji Holdings' media channels, as advertising fees and sales operations are the main sources of income and investment.

Jin Hongjun's timely intervention:

"This is Ms. Zhao Lieshu. Her father is the deputy director of a department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and her cousin is Zhao Guhuan, the recent national hero. It is said that he is trying to form a new civilian party."

Everyone suddenly realized.

In this way, everything connects.

Cho Gu-hwan's background, his new organization, and the recent bombing of Independence Gate in Seoul suddenly became explained.

For several South Korean chaebol families, Lee Sung-ha's biased approach to securing business and political connections for his own family is actually a good thing. This allows for mutual benefit and fosters trustworthy cooperation.

The chaebols generously opened their coffers and began investing:

"Of course we will support the families of national heroes."

Cho Yeol-sook, representing Lee Sung-ha, signed Japanese management rights for several popular female stars from Korean entertainment companies.

As Lee Sung-ha's puppet, Cho Koo-hwan secured behind-the-scenes investment from chaebols, who sponsored his funding and lawyers in preparation for forming a new pro-China political party.

After the meeting, Li Xinghe looked at Jin Hongjun with great curiosity.

This old fox with the smile is more personified than other South Korean bureaucrats.

He also frankly admitted his own needs:

"I've given you everything I could. Financial magnates, power, even assistance with your own private businesses. Now you need to find a way to help resolve the diplomatic negotiations, right? I know the intelligence agency is lying; you're far superior to them. You should have some channels of communication with both the US and China, shouldn't you?"

As expected of a seasoned strategist who has negotiated with North Korea for decades, Kim Hong-kyun immediately realized that Lee Sung-ha was not an employee of the intelligence agency and had a very powerful background.

However, as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, his most important task was to quickly resolve the Dokdo sovereignty crisis and quell the sharp social conflicts at home. Therefore, he did not expose Lee Sung-ha's intentions. On the contrary, he helped the Cho siblings expand in Seoul.

Li Xinghe smiled:

"China is the stabilizing force, and the United States is the troublemaker; neither can be missing. I will help you put in a good word with both sides."

"How tall is it?"

Jin Hongjun asked hurriedly.

Li Xinghe shook hands with him:

"About the height of the vice president."

Hearing this promise, Kim Hong-kyun finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was a true veteran bureaucrat, always engaged in underground, secret negotiations, and not particularly concerned with public debates.

He just wanted this damn turmoil to end quickly.

After exchanging favors at the banquet, Li Xinghe and his family left and returned to their hotel.

Li Xinghe teases Zhao Lieshu:

"Feeling good now? I've registered a Sino-Belarusian agency for you, so you now have the Japanese management rights for so many K-pop female stars. You can spank them however you want."

Zhao Lieshu wasn't shy at all, and began to transform into a strong woman, humming:

"Wait a minute, I'll find a few female idols to play with me and squeeze them dry."

Li Xinghe smiled.

I'm a handsome guy who's seen all sorts of beautiful women in Tokyo.

Seeing that he wouldn't back down, Zhao Lieshu mischievously pinched her husband's cheek:

"I've secretly arranged for a married female celebrity whose husband is a socialite to come and keep you company, how about that?"

Can you still play like this?

Li Xinghe's expression froze:

"what?"

"Look at you!"

Zhao Lieshu immediately pretended to be jealous and started to fawn over Li Xinghe.

"I'm going to finish my work for today."

Li Xinghe strolled to his study and began contacting various parties.

Zhao Lieshu, whose eyes were practically glowing with lust, was not just joking.

She gathered the bewildered Lee Ju-yeon and Seon Ji-hwa together and privately began to tempt the mother and daughter: "Ju-yeon actually likes your brother, doesn't she?"

Li Juyan's face turned red, and she nodded without daring to speak.

"I have a way for you and your brother to eat meat first, and then you can confess."

Xuan Zhihua, standing nearby, anxiously tried to stop her, not wanting her daughter to repeat the same mistake:

"But……"

Zhao Lieshu also stated frankly:

“Xuan’s mother actually likes Xinghe a lot too, right? I’ve seen you taking his clothes and masturbating at night more than once.”

"I……"

Xuan Zhihua immediately deflated.

When Lee Ju-yeon and Seon Ji-hwa stand together, it's as if the label of "loser and unlucky duo" is stuck on their foreheads. The combined intelligence of the mother and daughter is probably not as high as that of Lee Sung-ha alone.

Zhao Lieshu also had her own little selfish motives:

“Our family needs to unite, otherwise how can we fight against his mother and sisters in Tokyo? Last time I saw Hanabatake Osamu Tamae, I was terrified. She’s a woman as big as a cow. So if we don’t take advantage of our differences now, we’ll be the losers again when we go back to Tokyo.”

"so what should I do?"

Li Juyan whispered her plea for help.

Zhao Lieshu asked her to write a plan first:

"Listen to me, now find the female celebrities in your memory who have married socialites, and the kind that can be manipulated."

Lee Ju-yeon sat down and began to recall, while Seon Ji-hwa, who knew more about these things, also helped her daughter write down a list.

Finally, she asked Zhao Lieshu:

"Does it really have to go this far?"

Zhao Lieshu hugged Ju Yan tightly with pure love:

“I love him very much, and I hope you love him too.”

Twisted, but still pure love.

……

The next day.

Cho Gu-hwan announced his participation in the rally to build Yeongeunmun Gate and declared to the media that this decision came from his own heart and was not influenced by any external factors.

The national hero who was just injured on Dokdo is now standing on the side of the pro-China faction.

The South Korean public was furious and flocked to Independence Park to see what kind of nonsense Cho Gu-hwan was going to spout.

Wearing a bandage on his head, Zhao Juhuan began his speech at the entrance of a park that had been reduced to ruins:

"Fellow citizens, I am Cho Gu-hwan. I support the Chungmu Association, and I support the reconstruction of Yeongeunmun Gate!"

The following is an angry roar from the common people:

"You betrayed South Korea!"

Zhao Juhuan calmed himself down slightly and began to explain his position:

"I oppose American intervention! I oppose Japanese intervention! I oppose war, war fills us with suffering. The Korean Peninsula has suffered for 133 years since it gained independence from the Chinese Empire in 1895. When will we finally see the reunification of Korea, and the peaceful and happy moment when Koreans can freely cross the 38th parallel and the Yalu River? I do not want South Korea to become a vassal state of China; I simply hope for peace, the departure of American troops, and an apology from Japan."