Chapter 92

The Bear Republic is Now Mine Chapter 92

092 - The Grand Vision Painted by Nikolai, a Graduate of the Fine Arts Department / Japan is Out

There was a reason for bringing President Clinton to the Gobi Desert.

To change the image.

To change the image of Russia that the world thinks of.

Bringing North Korean residents to the Gobi Desert, selecting handsome men and beautiful women to appear in movies and dramas to spread Russian culture, and so on.

All these actions were aimed at changing the image of Russia.

President Clinton, watching 20,000 new arrivals receiving supplies, subconsciously stiffened his expression, as he had only seen such scenes on video before.

Seeing this, President Zahir, with a look full of pity, said:

"These people have just arrived from North Korea. And those people have been here for a few months.

The contrast between the emaciated and the robust was stark.

"How many such people are there?"

"Including those who arrived today, there are 50,000. More will continue to arrive."

"Wow..."

Nikolai, seeing him with the guide, told the cameraman:

"Make sure to capture everything."

"Don't worry. We have five cameras shooting from different angles, so the editing will turn out well."

"Good. That kind of scene, that kind of expression, is perfect. Something that shows deep contemplation."

"We're capturing it all in close-up."

"Yes, good job."

There was a reason for bringing President Clinton to the Gobi Desert.

For the advertising effect.

One way to change the image.

If the U.S. President could be used as an advertising model, what could be better? And for free.

Just having the U.S. President appear in the new video of the Gobi Desert, which will be broadcast worldwide, would have significant meaning.

Not just any person, but the leaders of the U.S. and Russia, who had opened the Cold War just a few years ago, appearing together.

The significance would be even greater if the presidents of both countries appeared side by side.

'Using the U.S. to improve Russia's image.'

Smirking as he watched Clinton from a distance, a resident asked:

"Boss, who is that person?"

"The President of the United States."

"What's a president?"

"A person who takes on the tough jobs of the country, takes responsibility, and makes the final decisions."

"Oh, so he's the boss of the nose-people?"

The words were a bit crude, but the meaning was the same.

"Something like that."

The residents, seeing so many foreigners at once for the first time, were engrossed in watching.

North Korean residents watching people from the U.S.

People from the U.S. watching North Korean residents.

It was a truly ironic scene.

For decades, the U.S. and North Korea had little interest in each other and knew little about each other, but they met in the Gobi Desert.

This meeting planted a seed of hope in this land of death.

But that wasn't all.

Nikolai added a few dramatic elements.

"Sasha, why aren't you here?"

"I'm here. They'll be coming in soon. Ah, hurry up. I contacted them yesterday, and they're just arriving now."

Sasha grumbled and asked into the radio:

"Did you pass through?"

Static.

-Yes, we just passed through the outer entrance. We'll arrive in 5 minutes.

"Understood, good job."

"In 5 minutes, we need to get ready."

Nikolai gave the cameraman another instruction:

"They'll be arriving soon, so keep the close-up for as long as possible."

"Don't worry. I've been handling cameras for over 10 years."

A CNN reporter nearby, with an excited look, said:

"Thank you for giving us this opportunity."

"We're not strangers. The videos we shot before have also helped me a lot. We need to help each other."

"If this goes well, I'll get a promotion thanks to you. Thank you in advance."

"I congratulate you in advance. I'll contact you if anything good happens."

"Really, that's too much..."

Her face lit up with a broad smile.

"By the way, for the background music, how about Michael Jackson's 'Heal the World'?"

Oh, that's perfect.

It fits the current situation perfectly.

Nikolai, smiling broadly, headed towards the blue tent in the distance.

Inside the tent was a familiar figure.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting."

"There's no need to apologize. We should be the ones to thank you."

"Thank you for understanding. It seems you can go out now."

"Let's go then."

The President of South Korea, with a smile on his face, went outside.

Nikolai visited another tent to inform them that the good time had arrived.

"Chairman, you can go out now."

"Are they all here?"

"Yes, Chairman Kim will arrive soon, and everyone will be gathered."

"Alright. Let's go."

President Jiang Zemin of China had been contacted and persuaded by President Zahir before he arrived.

Even though China is close to North Korea, they did not want a nuclear threat so close, so they accepted Russia's proposal.

With Chairman Kim's arrival, representatives from five countries gathered in the Gobi Desert.

Russia, the U.S., China, South Korea, and North Korea.

At the gathering, the announcement of North Korea's nuclear abandonment was made.

Russia, the U.S., South Korea, and China agreed and approved.

A formal declaration to the world.

The result of the vision Nikolai had painted.

A short while later.

The five stood side by side against the backdrop of the vast, green trees of the Gobi Desert.

CNN and Russian broadcasters filmed them side by side.

Nikolai felt a deep sense of joy and emotion, knowing he had created this historic moment.

Ilya, the head of Yandex, standing nearby, brought up a practical benefit:

"We've added the Gobi Desert sponsorship account to the subtitles of the breaking news on Yandex, Google, Yahoo, and various TV stations."

"Good job."

"Since it's being broadcast worldwide, it will have a tremendous effect. How did you come up with such an idea, sir?"

"Opportunities can come by luck, but they can also be created."

Gathering representatives from five countries is no easy task.

Especially when the countries have completely different inclinations, and the event involves nuclear abandonment and reviving a dead desert, it was essential to seize the opportunity.

Nikolai had this in mind when he put the plan into action.

"Those people look so pitiful. Can I give them something to eat?"

"Sonia, you don't have to. They'll be eating a lot of delicious food soon."

"The children look so thin they might fall over... I want to help people like them when I grow up."

"Good. How will you do that?"

"You need to make a lot of money."

"That's right. Making a lot of money is basic, but you also need to maintain the desire to help people like Sonia. You need to keep that heart and help consistently, not just once. Understand?"

"Yes."

Sonia, now 14, answered firmly with her pink lips.

Nikolai's gaze returned to the front.

The CNN reporter, who was covering and hosting the event, began her commentary:

"Today, representatives from five countries formally announced North Korea's nuclear abandonment. Given that nuclear weapons can bring about the end of humanity, this event is significant."

Behind the reporter, the five stood side by side, waiting for the commentary to end.

"Along with the nuclear abandonment, we also aim to revive the useless and dead desert. We ask for your support."

There's a big difference between saying something and not saying it.

The reporter's mention of "support" caught the world's attention.

"We ask for more attention to the elimination of nuclear weapons and the revival of the desert with Black Hole Investment."

The reporter even included Black Hole's name.

Nikolai's lips curled up.

"Thanks to North Korea's nuclear abandonment, the Trans-Siberian Railway will now extend to the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula via Germany and France. This will bring significant economic benefits to each country..."

The reporter was accurate.

There will be many benefits.

Russia, the U.S., China, South Korea, and North Korea will undoubtedly gain more economic benefits than before.

That's why everyone agreed.

The economic impact is so significant that even Nikolai finds it hard to gauge.

The world's attention was focused on Russia and the Gobi Desert.

"Adviser Nikolai, you led the efforts to get North Korea to abandon its nuclear program and to green the Gobi Desert. How did you come up with such a grand idea?"

"Both efforts were aimed at saving the Earth and promoting world peace. We, Russia, are committed to advancing world peace and the restoration of the natural ecosystem."

"Indeed. With Russia taking the lead, other countries will show deep interest."

She even provided good service for Nikolai and wrapped up the event.

Indeed, what goes around comes around.

After the event, the leaders of each country returned to their respective countries.

President Clinton, aboard the 'Air Force One,' thought he had done a good thing.

He believed that his image, tarnished by the sexual scandal, would improve.

However, he felt a bit uneasy.

"I feel like I was played by that Nikolai."

The CIA director, sharing the same feeling, said:

"While we were in Moscow, there was no mention of any event, but after arriving in the Gobi Desert, he suddenly announced it, didn't he?"

"That's right."

"This was clearly his plan. Once we arrived in the Gobi Desert, he knew we couldn't back out, so he pulled this off."

"I had that feeling too. But isn't this event beneficial for us?"

"Yes, it will greatly help improve the President's image."

"Then it's fine. After all, we also wanted North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, and reviving the desert is a good thing."

President Clinton chose to see the positive side.

Meanwhile, while the people of Wall Street, who had been hit hard by Nikolai, were grinding their teeth at the news, there was a place where the anger was even more intense.

The Japanese Prime Minister's residence.

Prime Minister Obuchi Keizo, watching the scene, slammed the table.

Bang!

"What is this?"

"..."

"How could Japan be left out of such an important event?"

"..."

"There was no contact from the U.S."

The Foreign Minister's response only made the Prime Minister angrier.

"Could the Foreign Minister not know about such a significant event? This is outrageous!"

"..."

"I'm sorry."

"Wow. We've always been patient and met all their demands, but for the U.S. to stab us in the back like this. It's unbelievable."

The abandonment of North Korea's nuclear program was something Japan welcomed.

If they had been informed, they would have attended without hesitation.

But the lack of communication was a clear snub.

The Prime Minister was furious.

"Prime Minister, I'll protest to the White House, even though it's late..."

Before the Foreign Minister could finish, the Prime Minister interrupted:

"What are you talking about? What can we achieve by protesting now? What do we gain?"

"Then what should we do...?"

"It's too late for that. We need to get the Trans-Siberian Railway."

"Excuse me?"

"The railway is said to extend to the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula. Where would that be?"

"Most likely Busan."

"Not just likely, it's definitely Busan. It won't extend to Jeju Island, will it?"

"That's true."

The Prime Minister, having let go of the past, decided to focus on something else.

We can't let South Korea, and the Korean Peninsula in general, take all the benefits.

"Let's connect an underwater tunnel."

"..."

"Why are you so surprised? Make sure it happens, no matter what."

"Understood."

The underwater tunnel Japan was thinking of.

Is it even possible?

Nikolai, seeing off the President of South Korea, said as a creditor (since he had lent money):

"Once you return, Japan might contact you."

"Why would Japan contact us...?"

"Because of the Trans-Siberian Railway. If they do, tell them the truth."

"..."

"All rights belong to Russia, so tell them to consult with Russia. You can tell them to meet me."

"Is that all I need to do?"

"Yes, I'll handle the rest."

"Alright. Thank you."

Nikolai, now a complete Russian, will solve this issue from Russia's perspective.