NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 186

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Episode 186. Baeksol’s Pressure

 

Han Hae-woon sent photos of the agents he had selected and the renovated interior of Mokwha Building.

 

 

 

‘Future Platform Consulting’

 

 

 

The company name on the sign was appropriate.

 

It wasn’t particularly suspicious, nor did it make one curious about what they did there.

 

 

 

And it was absolutely the kind of company name that no ordinary person would accidentally enter.

 

The interior was also neatly organized, with the secret space and work space properly separated.

 

 

 

“You have quite the aesthetic sense?”

 

 

 

When Yeon-woo said this while looking at the photos, Han Hae-woon smiled.

 

 

 

– I dress quite well too.

 

“Isn’t it always the same suit?”

 

– You failed to catch the subtle differences.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo chuckled and continued.

 

 

 

“Are the agents doing well as instructed?”

 

– Yes. They think the domestic area is their own backyard, so they have no guard up whatsoever.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo had Han Hae-woon order the agents to monitor the agent presumed to be codenamed ‘Hwang-geum’.

 

 

 

Since there was no justification or reason to investigate a National Intelligence Service black agent within South Korea, ‘Hwang-geum’ seemed to be moving around freely as he pleased.

 

 

 

“All three are professionals.”

 

– Yes. It seems like a good selection.

 

 

 

Originally, the most ideal number of people to perfectly monitor one person is three.

 

 

 

– I think I’ll be able to submit a report in about a week.

 

“Got it. Don’t leave any digital records for the report, and deliver it in writing without copies.”

 

– Understood.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo continued as if something had occurred to him.

 

 

 

“Ah! The tickets I gave you last time. Is there someone coming with you?”

 

– Ahem. Of course.

 

 

 

At Han Hae-woon’s answer, Yeon-woo nodded and ended the call.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Han Hae-woon hung up with Yeon-woo, got out of his car, and took the elevator.

 

 

 

Ding─.

 

 

 

When he arrived at his destination, Han Hae-woon opened the door and entered with familiar steps.

 

 

 

“Oh my, Prosecutor, you’re here.”

 

“Ah, yes. Is the CEO here?”

 

“She went to the restroom. Please change your clothes first.”

 

 

 

Han Hae-woon nodded and entered the dressing room.

 

It had already been six months since he started attending Pilates.

 

 

 

While Han Hae-woon was changing clothes, Jung Hye-min, who had gone to the restroom, returned.

 

 

 

“Teacher Min-ah and Teacher Ju-ah. What are you doing?”

 

“Oh, Director. That thing again. Of course we failed.”

 

 

 

Jung Hye-min smiled as she watched the Pilates instructors hanging their heads dejectedly in front of the monitor.

 

 

 

“You want to see it that badly?”

 

“It’s all the rage these days. The play ‘Mirror’.”

 

 

 

Just then, Han Hae-woon came out after changing clothes.

 

 

 

“Ah, you’re here.”

 

“Yes.”

 

 

 

The relationship between Han Hae-woon and Jung Hye-min had progressed quite a bit, to the point where Jung Hye-min would ask him to watch her child when she had urgent matters.

 

 

 

It was puzzling why he would tear up when seeing the child, but she thought he must really like children.

 

They say there are no bad people among those who like children and animals.

 

 

 

But they were still just friends.

 

 

 

And Han Hae-woon was preparing to take one more step forward today.

 

 

 

“Um…”

 

“Yes?”

 

“I got some tickets. Do you happen to like plays?”

 

“Ah…”

 

 

 

At Han Hae-woon’s words, Jung Hye-min made a troubled expression.

 

 

 

Of course, it wasn’t that she disliked Han Hae-woon, but a play would obviously be a date to anyone watching.

 

She thought she still needed time to prepare mentally.

 

 

 

Just as she was about to decline, the Pilates instructors nearby saw the tickets in Han Hae-woon’s hand.

 

 

 

“Huh? Wait?! Prosecutor. Are those tickets for ‘Mirror’ by any chance?”

 

“Ah, yes. That’s right.”

 

“How, how many do you have?!”

 

 

 

Han Hae-woon quickly caught Jung Hye-min’s expression, the faces of the surrounding instructors, and the screen displayed on the computer.

 

 

 

It’s a spy’s fate to combine information even in the worst situations to derive the best results.

 

 

 

“There are four tickets.”

 

 

 

And Han Hae-woon showed four fingers while taking a photo of herself, Jung Hye-min, and the two instructors in front of the computer.

 

 

 

Understanding her meaning, the instructors clung to both sides of Jung Hye-min and pulled at her.

 

 

 

“Director! Let’s go! Please!”

 

“Benefits! Benefits! Employee benefits!”

 

 

 

After watching the instructors shake her frantically from both sides, Jung Hye-min nodded with a resigned expression.

 

 

 

“Ah, fine… Stop pulling. You’ll stretch my clothes.”

 

“Then you’re definitely going. These are tickets for this Saturday.”

 

 

 

At Han Hae-woon’s words, the instructors tilted their heads.

 

 

 

“Huh? The performance is only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, three days?”

 

“Ah, it’s a private performance that’s only open to invited acquaintances.”

 

“Wow, amazing!”

 

 

 

Leaving behind the instructors who were jumping with joy, Han Hae-woon came outside saying she’d go to the restroom for a moment.

 

 

 

And while wearing Pilates tights, she politely clasped her hands together and made a phone call somewhere.

 

 

 

– Yeah. What?

 

“Ah, Team Leader. I pledge my loyalty. Could you possibly give me just two more tickets?”

 

– So you haven’t been loyal until now?

 

“What? No, that’s not what I meant.”

 

 

 

A chuckling sound came from the other end of the phone receiver, then an answer followed.

 

 

 

– Alright. I’ll give you two more.

 

“Thank you! Loyalty!”

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

The place where the news of the play “Mirror” caused the biggest storm was naturally Ryu Yeon-woo and Jin Yu-han’s fan cafe.

 

 

 

And news like sweet rain during a drought was delivered.

 

 

 

 

 

– [Emergency Notice] Special Performance Guide for Play “Mirror” Fans

 

 

 

Hello everyone! This is Manager Yeo Nu-ji-na!

 

I’m posting this notice urgently because I’ve brought amazing news for our Woo’s!

 

 

 

I received word that they’ll be performing the play specially for Woo’s every Saturday.

 

The target audience is members of Ryu Yeon-woo’s fan cafe [Woo’s] and Jin Yu-han’s fan cafe [Jin Muhan].

 

 

 

You members have probably also heard the news that “Mirror” tickets are being sold at high prices on the black market, so to prevent related incidents, please note that this is only for [active members with 3+ months membership].

 

 

 

 

 

As soon as the notice was posted, the fan cafe naturally turned into a crucible of enthusiasm.

 

 

 

– The best thing I’ve done in my life? Joining the fan cafe early

 

– I kept hitting my forehead whenever I wanted to see the play, and my turtle neck was completely cured

 

– Waaaah is this real?!! If the play runs for about three months, that’s twelve special performances. There’s definitely a good chance of winning.

 

– Korea is surrounded by sea on all sides, East Sea, West Sea, South Sea, love you Yeon-woo

 

 

 

 

 

Countless people wanted tickets for the special performance.

 

And Yeon-woo received a phone call from one of them.

 

 

 

– Oppa!

 

“Uh, yeah?”

 

 

 

Startled by the powerful lion’s roar, Yeon-woo briefly moved his smartphone away from his ear before putting it back.

 

The owner of the lion’s roar was his younger sibling So-hyeon.

 

 

 

– Give me some tickets!

 

“I already gave you some. I told you to come with Mom and Dad.”

 

– No, I want to go with my friends too.

 

 

 

At So-hyeon’s words, Yeon-woo shrugged as if surprised.

 

 

 

“What’s gotten into you? You’ve never shown much interest when your brother does anything.”

 

– Jin Yu-han oppa is in it.

 

 

 

Only after hearing that did Yeon-woo nod his head.

 

 

 

‘Ah, so that’s it.’

 

 

 

And after checking the remaining ticket inventory, he shook his head.

 

 

 

“The first week is already full so that won’t work, but I can give you about three tickets for the second Saturday.”

 

– Really?! Thank you!

 

“But you’re going to be a senior in high school now. You should study.”

 

– Huh? Why does the signal seem bad.

 

 

 

Click─.

 

 

 

Looking at his smartphone where the call had ended, Yeon-woo shook his head back and forth.

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

Even after the first play, they met new audiences through Wednesday and Friday.

 

As the members continued performing the play, the lines became more natural and their skills gradually improved.

 

 

 

And reviews from audiences who saw the play began accumulating on the Internet, and there was one person who couldn’t smile.

 

 

 

“Hey! Noh Se-jun! Put out a correction report today.”

 

 

 

At the Editor-in-Chief’s words, Noh Se-jun’s eyes narrowed.

 

 

 

“Editor-in-Chief! It’s not wrong for a reporter to raise suspicions, and issuing a correction report is going too far, isn’t it?”

 

 

 

Then the Editor-in-Chief held out printed articles.

 

 

 

“Do you know what all these articles are? I want to throw them in your face right now, but I’m holding back.”

 

“What?”

 

“These are articles attacking and tearing apart our newspaper like dogs gnawing on bones, thinking this is their chance.”

 

 

 

When Noh Se-jun received the papers the Editor-in-Chief handed him and read them, they were articles condemning the behavior of Noh Se-jun and News7 for publishing critical articles without fact-checking.

 

 

 

“What? They act like they’re not the ones who use sensational titles to rack up views! Why on earth…”

 

“Why, you ask?”

 

 

 

The Editor-in-Chief, who had been glaring at Noh Se-jun, spoke again.

 

 

 

“Because it makes money. Because siding with Ryu Yeon-woo and tearing you apart makes more money. You pathetic bastard.”

 

 

 

Seeing the Editor-in-Chief glaring at him with blazing eyes, Noh Se-jun hung his head low.

 

Looking at Noh Se-jun like that, the Editor-in-Chief shook his head and sighed.

 

 

 

“If you got an exclusive interview, you should have been satisfied with that and planned a good relationship. Ugh. Really.”

 

 

 

While Noh Se-jun was reluctantly writing a belated correction report article, a special Saturday play was being performed at the small theater of “Saebyeol Theater Troupe.”

 

 

 

In the audience seats sat not only Yeon-woo’s family but also the actors’ families, Hong Yu-ri, and Han Hae-woon.

 

 

 

“Thanks to you, Prosecutor, we got to see Mirror too. Thank you so much!”

 

 

 

Han Hae-woon glanced at Jung Hye-min beside her and expressed gratitude to the instructors who came with her.

 

 

 

“Not at all. I’m the one who’s grateful.”

 

“But how did you get the theater tickets? And it’s not even a regular performance.”

 

“Ah, I happened to meet someone through work by chance.”

 

 

 

The Pilates instructors who nodded looked at the person sitting in the front row and whispered.

 

 

 

“Teacher Min-ah. But isn’t that person in front of us Son Jin-wook?”

 

“Really? Oh? I think it is. Amazing!”

 

 

 

As they were chatting about various things, the lighting illuminating the audience seats gradually dimmed and a ship’s horn sounded.

 

 

 

And the audience became absorbed as if being drawn into the performance that followed.

 

Time passed quickly and before they knew it, the play ended with Yeon-woo’s narration.

 

 

 

And after finishing the commemorative photo session, the Pilates members left the theater troupe with satisfied expressions.

 

 

 

“That was amazingly fun.”

 

“Ah, standing between Ryu Yeon-woo and Jin Yu-han for a photo makes me so happy.”

 

 

 

The instructors were checking the photos they took with each other when they looked around and asked Jung Hye-min.

 

 

 

“Huh? Director. But where did the Prosecutor go?”

 

“Oh, she said she’d come out in a bit after having a brief conversation with the acquaintance who invited us.”

 

 

 

At that moment, Yeon-woo and Han Hae-woon were having a conversation in the storage shed on the 3rd floor of the building.

 

 

 

Yeon-woo, who was skimming through the written report Han Hae-woon brought, stroked his chin.

 

 

 

“Hwang-geum is meeting with these people?”

 

“Yes. I double-checked.”

 

 

 

The file Yeon-woo was looking at contained the circumstances of a Baeksol agent suspected to be codenamed ‘Hwang-geum’ meeting with major shareholders of LN Media, along with their profiles.

 

 

 

“These people are all founding contributors who established the company together with CEO Kim Ju-seong. Most of them are retired and just receive dividends, and until now they had delegated their voting rights to CEO Kim Ju-seong.”

 

 

 

Currently, LN Media had CEO Kim Ju-seong holding 38 percent, and the directors who delegated their authority to CEO Kim Ju-seong holding 13 percent, giving Kim Ju-seong a total of 51 percent voting rights.

 

 

 

However, in the photos Yeon-woo was looking at, the major shareholders holding that 13 percent were sitting together with the person codenamed ‘Hwang-geum.’

 

 

 

And one more person was sitting among them.

 

The Baeksol figure who had chased them to LA trying to cause trouble.

 

 

 

“James Choi. This person originally works as a specialist in hostile corporate M&A in America, and you said proxy fights are his specialty.”

 

 

 

At Yeon-woo’s words, Han Hae-woon nodded.

 

 

 

A proxy fight is the process of receiving delegation of voting rights held by shareholders to secure one’s voice at shareholder meetings.

 

 

 

And in this case, the purpose was obvious.

 

 

 

“It seems they’re planning to oust CEO Kim Ju-seong from LN and install James Choi in that position.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

 

 

It seemed like there might be a way to use this well to deal a major blow to Baeksol.

 

 

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