After the Divorce, I Found a Thousand Bitcoins - Chapter 149

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I Got Divorced and Found a Thousand Bitcoins Episode 149

[CNN: President Goldwin warns of unprecedented military sanctions against Iran. Additional carrier battle group deployed to Middle East region.]

[BBC: US President facing impeachment crisis, turning attention outward? Possibility of armed conflict with Iran reaches peak.]

[Bloomberg: White House’s gamble. International oil prices soar, reigniting global inflation fears.]Breaking news filled the large display screens without pause.

The expressions of KH Group’s core executives gathered in Kang Hyeon’s office were heavily subdued.

While no one could easily speak up, Kang Hyeon paused the screen with his remote.

“As you can all see. Goldwin has finally pulled out the worst card.”At Kang Hyeon’s dry voice, Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol adjusted his glasses and spoke up.

“It’s a typical tail-cutting and attention-diverting tactic. He’s trying to cover the impeachment and Supreme Court unconstitutionality ruling issues with the fear of war.”

“The market is already reacting.”

Kwangho put down the tablet he was holding onto the table.

“Oil prices are soaring and funds are flowing to safe assets while the stock market is getting destroyed. KH Capital’s short positions are profitable, but damage to the real economy is unavoidable.”

“What about public opinion within the United States?”

When Executive Director Choi asked, Team Manager Lee immediately answered.

“It’s split fifty-fifty. While voices of concern about war are high, Goldwin’s core supporters who cry for a ‘strong America’ are rallying again.”

“So he succeeded in buying time after all.”

Kang Hyeon calmly summarized the situation.

After the brief and dry meeting with the executives ended, Kang Hyeon was left alone in his office again.

The chairman’s office fell into silence.

Kang Hyeon’s personal secure smartphone rang.

The caller displayed on the screen was Aiden Davis.

“The situation seems to have become quite complicated.”

-Haha, you’re quick as always. Yes, that old man Goldwin is going completely crazy.

Aiden’s voice over the phone maintained its usual composure, but a strange fatigue was evident.

-He threw Iran as bait, and the party atmosphere has become a bit strange.

“The logic that you can’t change generals during war?”

-Exactly. The opportunists who were about to jump from the sinking ship are starting to watch and wait again. When there’s an external enemy, the conservative party’s instinct is to unite first.

“It sounds like passing the impeachment bill might become temporarily difficult.”

-For now, yes. The old man bought time very well. But our project doesn’t stop.

“Of course.”

After ending the call, Kang Hyeon got up from his seat and approached the whiteboard in one corner of his office.

An organizational chart where key figures in American politics were entangled like a spider web.

As Kang Hyeon concentrated his mind, light began to emanate over the black and white photos again.

‘It’s chaotic.’

With the extreme variable of war being thrown in, red light, black light, and blue light were chaotically intertwined over the people’s photos.

It seemed to directly represent the tense atmosphere within the shaking Republican Party.

But Kang Hyeon’s gaze was directed toward only one place.

The apex of the relationship chart, President Goldwin.

‘Not yet.’

The light surrounding his photo.

Even within the black light he was desperately emitting, the cool blue light that was eroding its foundation remained.

Decline and destruction.

The massive result of his downfall remained unchanged.

‘The project supporting Aiden proceeds as scheduled.’

The future confirmed by his ability was solid.

Kang Hyeon conceived the next step without wavering.

During a time when the entire world was trembling in fear over the possibility of conflict between the United States and Iran.

An unexpected person contacted Kang Hyeon.

-Chairman Choi. It’s been a long time.

Taiwan’s Wei Zhun President appeared on the secure video conference channel.

One month after China’s precision strike.

His face was filled with deep worry, but his eyes were firm.

“President. It’s been a long time. Are the recovery efforts going smoothly?”

-Thanks to the Titan unit that KH Group dispatched, we miraculously completed the rescue operations. Once again, I express deep gratitude on behalf of the Taiwanese people.

Wei Zhun President bowed politely through the screen.

-I contacted you today because I have another request.

“Please tell me.”

-Our Taiwan must start over from the ruins. Rescue is complete, but rebuilding the collapsed logistics network and infrastructure is urgent.

Desperation was evident in the President’s voice.

-Regarding KH Logistics’ entry into Taiwan that you previously proposed. Our government will lift all regulations and provide full support. Please help Taiwan’s reconstruction.

This was a project that had been pursued before but postponed due to China’s invasion threats.

Instead of answering, Kang Hyeon observed the light emanating over Wei Zhun President’s face.

‘Red light.’

Intense and clear red light was surrounding the President and Taiwan’s future.

China’s fleet had already withdrawn, and the possibility of provocation again in the short term converged to zero.

A faint smile spread across Kang Hyeon’s lips as he confirmed Taiwan’s safety through his ability.

“I’ll consider it positively. No, let’s proceed immediately.”

-Really? Thank you, Chairman Choi! Taiwan will not forget this kindness.

As soon as the video call ended, Kang Hyeon pressed the intercom button.

“Ha-ryul Manager.”

-Yes, Chairman.

“Contact the KH Logistics representative immediately.”

Kang Hyeon’s voice rang coldly and sharply through the office.

“The postponed Taiwan entry project, restart it right now. Tell them to form a working team and head to Taipei tomorrow.”

The world was stained with fear over the risk of war.

But he had no intention of being consumed by fear himself.

‘Stocks are the same. When people say it’s ruined, that’s the moment of rebound.’

There was a saying that even if caught by a tiger, you could survive if you kept your wits.

But Kang Hyeon had no intention of stopping at mere survival.

‘While everyone else cowers in this crisis, I will aggressively expand business.’

Kang Hyeon had no intention of stopping.

He planned to find opportunities within this crisis and rush toward them.

Kang Hyeon held a meeting with the logistics executives.

“We’ve raised our domestic market share to 22 percent. There are slight fluctuations depending on other platforms’ promotional situations, but we’re stably maintaining our market share.”

A 22 percent market share in such a short time was almost miraculous.

This achievement was possible because logistics perfectly seized the position that Dashi had vacated.

“Let’s also talk about unmanned delivery.”

What set logistics apart from other shopping platforms was unmanned delivery.

Unmanned delivery that started on Yeongjong Island had now expanded to Seoul.

Of course, it didn’t cover the entire area.

“Users are showing high satisfaction with unmanned delivery that started in Gangnam, Seoul.”

The logistics representative’s briefing continued.

“The coordination between delivery drones deployed in high-rise apartment complexes and ground delivery robots has successfully established itself. Since it’s not affected by traffic congestion, delivery time has been reduced to less than half of the previous time, and the error rate is close to zero.”

Detailed data of drones and robots collaborating was displayed on the screen.

Kang Hyeon nodded while scanning the figures with his eyes.

Data doesn’t lie.

“Efficiency has been proven. But covering only some areas of Seoul cannot be called true logistics innovation.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

“Capital is sufficient. Run the drone and robot production lines at full capacity to expand the unmanned delivery network to all of Seoul, and furthermore to the entire metropolitan area within this year.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

Kang Hyeon turned his gaze to look at the executives gathered in the meeting room.

“And the Taiwan expansion project that we had put on hold.”

A light tension filled the meeting room.

“Starting today, we’re reactivating it. We’ll be the first to overlay our perfect unmanned logistics network on Taiwan’s collapsed infrastructure.”

With that, the meeting that determined the direction of logistics came to an end.

A few days later.

Taipei, Taiwan.

Kang Hyeon boarded the private jet to Taiwan ahead of the working-level staff.

The task of determining the base that would decide the direction of business couldn’t be left to others’ eyes.

The atmosphere on site was different from what he had seen on screens.

The area around the Presidential Office, where China’s attacks had concentrated, was still heavily guarded, but the entire city was rapidly regaining its vitality.

Lunchtime, at a local restaurant in the urban area.

Kang Hyeon had a meal accompanied only by Chief Secretary Kim Ha-ryul while observing the local atmosphere.

Taiwan news bulletins were flowing from an old TV hanging on the wall.

[KH Group’s disaster relief robot Titan Unit has perfectly completed clearing the debris from the Presidential Office collapse zone as of yesterday.]

[Moreover, the astronomical disaster relief fund donated from Chairman Choi Kang-hyeon’s personal assets is providing direct and significant help to the affected citizens. The government is issuing another official statement of gratitude to KH Group…]

The gazes of people eating in the restaurant naturally turned toward the TV.

“Without those robots, we’d still be looking for people buried under the debris.”

“I heard it’s a Korean company – they’re a hundred times better than politicians who only talk.”

“The relief funds that came out this time are also thanks to money from that company called KH.”

Favorable conversations about KH Group poured out frequently from people’s mouths.

Kang Hyeon silently drank his tea while taking in their voices.

‘Public sentiment is completely on our side.’

Bold relief activities and capital investment during the crisis situation.

That decision had imprinted KH Group as an absolute ally in the minds of the Taiwanese people.

There couldn’t be more perfect soil for establishing business roots.

After finishing his meal, Kang Hyeon began to thoroughly survey all of Taipei.

It wasn’t a simple inspection.

‘I need to find the place that will become the heart of logistics.’

A massive logistics hub that would launch unmanned devices throughout Taiwan.

To maximize the efficiency of the delivery network, he needed optimal location that could encompass Taipei’s core highways, accessibility to ports, and the urban infrastructure that would be rebuilt in the future.

Kang Hyeon continuously watched outside the window while moving by vehicle.

Lights indicating the future value of countless buildings flickered before his eyes.

After circling around for quite some time, Kang Hyeon’s gaze finally fixed on one place.

“Stop the car.”

The place where Kang Hyeon got out of the car was in front of a massive state-owned land located on the outskirts of Taipei.

Originally, it was a place where old state-run warehouses and factories had been built, but some facilities had collapsed from the shock waves of this air raid and were left abandoned.

However, the value of that place as seen through Kang Hyeon’s eyes was different.

‘This is it.’

Above that vast land, a blindingly intense red light was rising like a massive pillar.

A natural strategic point directly connected to the main highway entering the urban area, with perfect access routes to the port where goods would arrive.

If he built a data center and unmanned logistics base here simultaneously, he could seize control of Taiwan’s entire logistics network in one stroke.

Kang Hyeon immediately took out his smartphone.

A thoroughly secured direct line.

The other party was Taiwan’s Wei Zhun President.

Before the ringtone could continue for long, the voice of the president who answered the call could be heard.

-Chairman Choi. I received a report that you’ve entered Taiwan. Are there any inconveniences?

“Thanks to your consideration, President, I’m smoothly carrying out my schedule. Let me get straight to the point.”

-Yes, please speak.

Wei Zhun President’s voice carried infinite trust toward Kang Hyeon.

Kang Hyeon looked at the state-owned land where massive red light was rippling and spoke dryly.

“I’ve just found the perfect location to serve as KH Logistics’ base.”

-Oh, already? Please tell me wherever it is. The Taiwan Government will provide all possible support.

“The old state-run warehouse site on the outskirts of Taipei District 3. Please provide full support for that location to our KH Group.”

Kang Hyeon’s unwavering voice was filled with conviction.

It was the moment when a new base for Asian logistics fell into KH Group’s hands, under the pretext of Taiwan’s reconstruction.

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