Chapter 290 – Expanding Daily Life (2)
Bae Seong-geun moved his lips as if he wanted to persuade him somehow, but in the end he nodded.
“Yes… That’s right.”
In fact, he had given up halfway since Lee Seok-chan told him not to. The person he knew, Lee Seok-chan, was a race that had to somehow achieve what he said sincerely.
Nevertheless, it was because I felt sorry for Seo Joo-hwan that I talked about entertainment and actors for a long time. It was only for a moment, but he felt the same way as Lee Chae-hee from Seo Joo-hwan. So he tried to convince Seo Joo-hwan himself, not Lee Seok-chan.
“Haha… You are more assertive than expected. I thought there was a possibility because he seemed interested in my words, but I guess I was mistaken.”
“Sorry for not telling you earlier.”
“No. No. There is no need to be sorry.”
Seo Joo-hwan scratched the corners of his eyes as he watched him sinking sullenly.
‘Shit. I’m sorry for nothing.’
If I was going to refuse, I should have done it right away, but the entertainment industry story he told me was interesting, so the answer was delayed.
‘But what if I suddenly have a craving for entertainment stuff?’
A novel related to the entertainment industry was a story I wanted to write at least once. However, it was also a story that was postponed until later because he had little background knowledge and information to save the details.
However, the opportunity to hear it vividly arose right in front of my eyes. How can you not listen and be hungry! So I ignored Lee Seok-chan’s words to decline moderately and listened to Bae Seong-geun’s story.
… And to be honest, I wasn’t very interested in acting. Seo Joo-hwan smiled bitterly at Bae Seong-geun, who was saddened.
‘Sometimes it’s futile to be aware of one’s own talent.’
He knew exactly what talent he had thanks to his system his. Also the fact that he lacks acting talent. Of course, he could have had talents below the C+ level that were not marked in the system, but he would not be able to excel as an actor to the extent that Bae Seong-geun expects.
‘Of course, things will change once you acquire an actor-related talent… I don’t feel like trying right away.’
In a way, being able to know one’s own talent numerically was both a blessing and a kind of shackles at the same time.
For example, there are people whose potential grade is only about C, but who has raised their current grade to B or higher. In a person who has been engaged in one job for a long time, he could sometimes see such abilities. They surpassed talent with hard work.
‘I can’t do that.’
When you don’t know your limits, you can work hard, saying that one day a bright future will come, but if you know your limits, your motivation will be shattered before you even start. There was no way I could do something close to impossible with a vague mind if I cling to only one thing to die.
That’s why Seo Joo-hwan went to develop the talent he had rather than the acting talent he didn’t even have.
“Joo-Hwan, can I know the reason for your refusal? It is because I am so sorry.”
Bae Seong-geun let out a deep sigh and said. As he said, he looked at Seo Ju-hwan with eyes dripping with regret.
Seo Joo-hwan told me the reason for that burdensome look.
“First of all, the reason is that I have a separate job.”
“Your job? Aren’t you a college student?”
“Well. I am a college student, but I have a separate job. Rather, going to college is my hobby.”
“Then what you do… ?”
“My main job is a web novel writer.”
“If it’s a web novel, that’s fantasy, right? It’s like the original story of The Woman Who Draws the Moonlight.”
“Right. It’s a little hard to say with my own mouth, but I’m a pretty good writer in that edition.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
Lee Seok-chan, who had been listening quietly, helped.
“This kid is doing really well. Did I start reading novels because of him? If he decides, he will be able to become a drama writer. My pen name is Seohwan, so I’ll see you later.”
“Yeah, yes.”
Bae Seong-geun answered awkwardly, but he reflected on his pen name his in his heart her. Like that, there were many cases where it was better to remember Lee Seok-chan’s confident words than to listen to them.
Seo Joo-hwan spread his second finger.
“The other reason is that there are many things I know how to do.”
“… Yes?”
“I am a bit greedy. There are many things I want to do and many things I know how to do. Aside from writing, I’ve been learning martial arts and drawing lately, and I’m planning to try dancing soon… Anyway, because of that, I don’t have enough time to belong somewhere.”
“… You are versatile. Great.”
Bae Seong-geun barely managed his expression and answered. I thought that I could show my pride as shamelessly as I did. However, it was regrettable why acting was not included among so many interests.
Seo Joo-hwan guessed what Bae Seong-geun was thinking. The words from a moment ago must have sounded rather unlucky. But what if it’s true?
He smiled and raised his third finger.
“The last one is because of Seokchan.”
“Supper?”
Bae Seong-geun’s eyes lit up. Because he intuitively felt that the last reason was the most important.
Seo Joo-hwan nodded his head.
“Since I decided to do business with this guy, I don’t have time to work as an actor. In the end, all three are for the same reason.”
“Business… ?”
“Yes. We had been joking about it for a few months, but suddenly, last night, he made a formal offer. I have to do business with you, so I can’t go to the agency and waste time?”
At those words, Bae Seong-geun looked back at Lee Seok-chan with surprised eyes. Lee Seok-chan, who was sipping a drink at him, smiled and nodded his head.
“Uh. He’s my business partner, so don’t think about taking it away. I will co-represent.”
“… I’m serious? It’s amazing that you’re going to do business, but you’re a co-representative?”
Bae Seong-geun has known Lee Seok-chan for quite some time. Thanks to that, I also knew that he was an eccentric who gave up on the succession race. Just like that, the guy who withdrew his hands from the Unsung Group and ran stocks for the reason that it was annoying is now a business? He was even surprised that he would co-president.
Lee Seok-chan giggled at his reaction to his.
“Actually, even if it’s a business, it’s like a hobby. I’m going to make a board and play with it so that it rolls even if I do it in moderation.”
“Can I ask what you are trying to do?”
Lee Seok-chan nodded his head in a non-trivial manner.
“To make a platform.”
“Platform?”
“Web novels and webtoon platforms. First of all, I will start with a web novel and do a webtoon together. Oh, and I’m going to double as a publisher. Later, when it grows bigger, we can launch something like animation.”
“Her…”
Bae Seong-geun looked at Lee Seok-chan as if he was absurd.
‘Web novel platform? No, if webtoon includes animation, should it be considered a mobile content platform?’
Whatever it is, it is not easily understood. Isn’t that the guy who used to build a wall with books? He was the kind of guy who put economics and humanities philosophy, which he had been compelled to read, into a drum and burned them, claiming that he had been freed after giving up the race for succession.
Is he all he is? During his middle and high school days, he recommended a comic book to get close with Lee Seok-chan, but he was once scolded by saying, ‘Are you a jerk?’.
‘Is it because of Mr. Joo-hwan?’
Did you say that your main job is a web novel writer? I wondered if he was establishing a platform to help Seo Joo-hwan.
But he soon shook his head. Does he even spend money to help for nothing in return? It was an action not like Lee Seok-chan.
Lee Seok-chan noticed his expression and giggled.
“What do you complicate? I told you, it’s just a hobby. It’s just that the idiot from a rich chaebol family spends money.”
“… You don’t do anything that doesn’t benefit you.”
“Why is there no benefit? There is a big benefit that my fan life is enriched. And in my view, the IP business makes money.”
“How much do you do that?”
“Well. Sounds like a good way to earn extra income while living a hobby, right?”
Bae Seong-geun shook his head at that sly attitude.
“You have changed a lot…….”
“No. I was originally like this He didn’t know.”
“… Let’s say yes.”
It’s you, but what can you do? I just have to say that it is. Instead, he saw a possibility in Lee Seok-chan’s words and asked a quick question.
“The platform. Didn’t you say you’d let it run on its own?”
“Ok.”
“Then doesn’t Joo-hwan not have much to do? He seems to be capable of acting as well…….”
“You say you don’t like him. Have you tried persuading yourself?”
Whoop, head back.
Seo Joo-hwan smiled bitterly at the look in his eyes.
“Mr. Joo Hwan… !”
“No. Did I tell you all the reasons? No time.”
“Let the business take care of itself… !”
“Besides that, there are other things.”
“…….”
“I don’t know if I can freely do what I want, but I have no intention of belonging anywhere. It’s not like you can get a leading role right after signing a contract, right? I will have to live as a trainee, and I will have to audition to get the role, but I can’t handle it right now.”
“Okay.”
Bae Sung-geun’s head bowed. I was able to put in a simple role with the power of the agency, but it didn’t seem like the answer would change even if I said it. He sighed deeply and took out his business card from his chest and held it out.
“Didn’t you get it yesterday? Please accept this.”
“Aren’t you going to be an actor?”
“Ugh. I will give it to you separately from that.”
“?”
“Are you close with Seokchan? I want you to be friendly with me too.”
At those words, Seo Joo-hwan opened Bae Seong-geun’s status window.
‘This person also has an eye and intuition.’
Although it is lacking compared to Lee Seok-chan’s crazy talent, Bae Seong-geun’s talent was also considerable. If this was enough, he wondered if he felt that there was something about Lee Seok-chan when he saw that he was friendly with him.
Seo Ju-hwan received a business card.
“Yeah, what. Oh, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a business card.”
“Then, please put your number.”
“I feel like I’m being scammed…….”
“It’s because of my mood. I just want to get to know you.”
It’s a specification that a man wants to be close to.
Seo Joo-hwan was about to say that, but in the end, he took his number. It was because of the idea that if he had any questions about the entertainment world, he should use it for information gathering. Maybe this person could tell me a more vivid experience than Lee Seok-chan.
He smiled friendly and poured Bae Seong-geun a drink.
“Then I will call you brother. Because work is over.”
“Yes? Ah yes. Like.”
“Come on, bro. Take a drink stop breathing,”
“I didn’t mean to speak rudely…….”
“Hey, let’s be friends? Now. But brother, I have a question.”
“?”
“That, celebrities do all sorts of dating behind the scenes, don’t they? Now, drink this and loosen up a bit. Aren’t there a lot of things that don’t get caught in something like the Dx patch?”
“…….”
Bae Seong-geun somehow seemed to know why Seo Ju-hwan and Lee Seok-chan were close.
