nyslfriends Chapter 206: New Ally
Chapter 206: New Ally
Chapter 206: New Ally
"Chief Kim Dong-Soo. To be frank, treating Yoo-Jin like a common supporting actress is going too far, don't you think?" Bang Sang-Yung continued with his criticisms.
The flustered Kim Dong-Soo stuttered, "M-Mr. Bang?"
"You of all people should know that a star's value isn't in acting alone but in popularity. Weren't you the one who treated even extras like royalty if they were popular?"
Bang Sang-Yung silenced Kim Dong-Soo and continued speaking.
"And about Team Lead Jung—everyone in the industry has been talking about him recently, haven't they? Let's push him properly this time and really grow his potential. Let's be honest here. Has our company really given proper support to Team Lead Jung until now?"
Bang Sang-Yung was supporting not only Yoo-Jin but me as well. His support was much stronger than I had expected.
Bang Sang-Yung let out a controversial remark. "If I'm being honest, I want to bring Team Lead Jung to Actor Division 1 at any moment. If he is okay with it, that is."
At that moment, everyone in the meeting room began to clear their throat even louder than before.
"Ahem."
"Mr. Bang, that's a bit..."
The team leads of Actor Division 1 remained unshaken, but the staff of Actor Divisions 2 and 3 showed varied expressions because Bang Sang-Yung had never talked about scouting anyone before.
I almost choked upon hearing his remark.
'Bang Sang-Yung is interested in scouting me?' I wondered.
Bang Sang-Yung had never felt the need for scouting anyone else because he was confident in his own capabilities.
But at that moment, he was eyeing me to bring him to his division.
That's when Gu Seong-Cheol burst in angrily. "Chief Bang. What are you saying right now? Why would you take Yoon-Ho? If you're joking, it's not funny at all. And if you're serious, you're gonna have to fight me."
"No, it's just a figure of speech," explained Bang Sang-Yung.
"You can't take Yoon-Ho! Absolutely not! Not until I'm dead in the ground!" Gu Seong-Cheol bellowed.
Gu Seong-Cheol, aged 45 this year, was two years older than Bang Sang-Yung.
The argument over whether to push for Yoo-Jin had suddenly changed to whether to take me.
Kang Ji-Yung quickly stepped in to calm Gu Seong-Cheol. "Mr. Gu, calm down. It's just a saying and he doesn't really mean it."
"Director Kang, don't you know Chief Bang's personality? He acts all sly, and the moment you let your guard down, he'll definitely try to steal Yoon-Ho!" Gu Seong-Cheol retorted.
Bang Sang-Yung shrugged his shoulders.
Though he usually didn't show much movement, he made sure to follow through once he spoke up with determination.
For this reason, Gu Seong-Cheol was furiously preventing him from taking me to Actor Division 1.
But I had no reason to leave Actor Division 2. After all, I had planned to create my own division within two years anyway.
However, there was no need to reveal that inner thought.
The more Bang Sang-Yung took my side, the more I could corner Kim Dong-Soo.
***
In conclusion, the meeting ended in my complete victory with the backing of Actor Division 1, the most powerful division in the company.
Thanks to that, Yoo-Jin received lead-level support and a tripled budget.
As I was about to head back to the office after winning the battle, Kwak Moo-Hyuk from the legal division asked to see me briefly.
When I entered the room, Kwak Moo-Hyuk sat on the sofa and boldly requested, "Team Lead Jung, could I ask for a cup of coffee today?"
His triumphant expression suggested he had something to boast about.
I promptly headed to the staff lounge to make him coffee. Since everyone sought my coffee, I had hidden all the necessary ingredients in the stag lounge.
Sip!
Moments later, a pleased smile spread across the lips of Kwak Moo-Hyuk as he drank the coffee I made.
"Indeed, the coffee you make is the best, Team Lead Jung," remarked Kwak Moo-Myuk.
"Mr. Kwak, you know my coffee is expensive, right?" I replied with a smile.
Kwak Moo-Hyuk nodded. "I know. That's why I asked you to make it."
"Don't keep me in suspense and please go ahead with your story, sir."
At that moment, Kwak Moo-Hyuk gave a smile and said, "The custody battle for Yoo-Jin will finally be over tomorrow. From now on, no one in this world can separate Yoo-Jin and Miso."
I was overwhelmed and filled with emotions, but quickly composed myself.
"They're not thinking of going to appeal, are they?" I asked.
"Of course not. I've got the other side by the leash. Oh, and one more thing. One cup of coffee might not be enough..."
I quickly got up and started massaging his shoulders. "Mr. Kwak~!" ViiSiit for latest novels
Kwak Moo-Hyuk chuckled. "Ha ha. I didn't know you were capable of such charm, Team Lead Jung. Ha ha ha. Yes, that's right. Press harder on the left."
It seemed Gu Seong-Cheol was slightly envious, but I ignored him and continued massaging Kwak Moo-Hyuk's shoulders.
Then Kwak Moo-Hyuk continued, "We've also swiftly concluded the civil lawsuit. We'll soon get back the original house in Amsa-dong that belonged to Miss Yoo-Jin's family."
"Oh, there you are. We've been looking for you guys~. Good timing, you bastards!"
"I'll kill you guys first then head to prison."
The bankrupt couple lunged at Kim Dong-Soo and Ju Ho-Sung.
As a result, they were tormented until the police arrived, getting their hair pulled and faces punched nonstop.
***
The day of the main auditions for Master of Mukbang arrived.
I headed to the TVM broadcasting station with Lee Yung-Jin and Haru.
While Haru was receiving a visitor's badge for the broadcasting station, Lee Yung-Jin cautiously asked, "Mr. Jung. Haru will get the lead role, right?"
I replied, "You know how often those broadcast people change their minds. We can't be complacent until it's over."
Although we had received promises from Kim Tae-Chon and Yoo Hyun-Ji that Haru would be the main lead, the situation could change at any time.
"But still, we do have the upper hand. So always assure Haru that he will get the lead role. Okay?" I added.
Lee Yung-Jin smiled. "Understood. Just trust me."
Then we headed to the audition room as Haru returned with his badge on.
"Looks like not many people showed up."
"I guess that's because it's a cable channel."
Just like in my past life, only about 30 actors had shown up to audition.
Master of Mukbang was about the main character, Park Ill-Sik, replicating dishes he had tried at famous restaurants at home.
Because the condition was that auditionees had to be under 22 and skilled at cooking, very few people applied.
"Wow, the set is really impressive though. They'll film Table of Mukbang here later, right?" Lee Yung-Jin asked.
Today's audition consisted of cooking in the first part and showing eating scenes in the second part. For this reason, the audition was held on a set that was jointly planned with a cooking competition show called Table of Mukbang.
"Yeah. But keep it down, it's embarrassing," I hushed Lee Yung-Jin.
After calming down the excited Lee Yung-Jin, I instructed Haru to inspect the kitchen table which was equipped with an induction cooktop and a sink.
At that moment, Ma Dong-Pal showed up at the audition site just like he did in my past life.
"Oh? Isn't that you over there, Team Lead Jung?" Ma Dong-Pal asked.
Despite seeing him often, I never really warmed up to Ma Dong-Pal.
But I noticed something was different from my past life.
Ma Dong-Pal wasn't accompanied by Jung Moon-Sik, a rookie actor from TK Entertainment, but by a completely new actor.
'Who is that?' I wondered.
The actor with Ma Dong-Pal had a preppy appearance, dressed in a neat checkered shirt and cotton pants. He seemed relaxed and confident unlike other actors nervously waiting for the audition to begin,
'He must be confident in his cooking skills. But have I ever seen this actor before?' I thought.
I couldn't recall seeing him even up to ten years later.
In the meantime, Haru finished looking around the kitchen table and stood by my side.
Ma Dong-Pal glanced at Haru and tilted his head. "Who's the kid you brought? A newly recruited actor?"
"His name is Haru, a newly recruited actor. But what brings you here today?" I responded.
"I'm a talent agent too, you know. I came to take care of my actor."
However, it wasn't ordinary for a high-ranking official like Ma Dong-Pal to visit the audition site of a cable drama.
"Are you just coming from meeting the CP by chance?" I asked.
"You're quick to notice. Yes, I met him. Why?" Ma Dong-Pal responded with a grin.
When Ma Dong-Pal grinned, I immediately asked back, "Did he promise you the main role?"
As I hit the nail on the head, Ma Dong-Pal couldn't hide his flustered expression. It was clear he had made a promise. As always, those broadcasting people can't be trusted.
'Did he provide entertainment?' I wondered.
When Kim Dong-Soo had promoted Woo Sung-Chan to the main role, he had used substantial entertainment. And now, Ma Dong-Pal was doing the same thing for a new actor.
But Haru was still at an advantage.
If we were really at a disadvantage, Yoo Hyun-Ji would have subtly leaked some information to us in advance.
After organizing my thoughts, I spoke to Ma Dong-Pal, "Well that's too bad. We were also promised the role."
Ma Dong-Pal's face twisted once again. "Ahem. Is that so? Well, that's typical talk from those broadcast guys."
My eyes turned to the young man next to Ma Dong-Pal. "By the way, who is this beside you?"
When Ma Dong-Pal gestured, the actor beside him started to introduce himself.
At that moment, I could see why he was wearing such a confident expression.