Chapter 405 (2/2)

“Of course. Since we’re saying this, why don’t you introduce me to a pretty girlfriend who’s also optimistic?”

“Should I really introduce one?”

“Oh, who is it?”

“Yoojin.”

“You’re my enemy starting now. Don’t talk to me.”

“I thought you wanted me to introduce you to a pretty girl.”

“I said don’t talk to me.”

Jiseok then stomped his way into the set. Seeing that, she burst out laughing.

* * *

“Man, a loyal man.”

-What the heck is that?

“Your nickname from now on. Your girlfriend is doing very well. She looked a little nervous at first, but she looks okay now.”

-That’s good, thanks for caring about her.

“I don’t dare disobey you, milord. How’s it on your side?”

-Over here? It’s been an hour since I started waiting under the sun.

“Watch out not to get sunburns. Remember to apply sunscreen.”

-I can’t because I’m a beggar.

“Then I guess you have no choice but to endure. Oh, and meet me next week. I heard you are starting a movie. This bro will help you out.”

-Alright, I’ll see what I can do. Good luck with the shoot.

“Thanks.”

Jiseok hung up before looking next to him. He could see her who was watching the set being torn apart. Maru, who looked like he had no worries at all, asked him for a favor. It seemed that he really treated her as someone precious.

“Hello.”

A greeting could be heard from the entrance. When he looked, he saw a woman coming in wearing a black dress.

‘There she is.’

Lee Miyoon. The veteran actress who was known to be quite scary, appeared. She walked as she received the greetings of the people around. Jiseok also bowed and greeted her when she passed by. She was the last person to play pranks on.

“Over there, you.”

Miyoon pointed a finger. Jiseok followed her finger and clenched his teeth when he saw her at that place.

“Aren’t you an actor?”

“Ah, yes. I am.”

“You are? Then why aren’t you greeting me?”

“Sorry, I was just looking around the set.”

“Aha, really? Looks like the juniors treat the set as more important than the seniors, huh? Forget it, get going.”

Miyoon waved and walked away as she smiled with her wrinkly face. Jiseok approached her and whispered in a small voice.

“You okay?”

“No, I don’t think I am. I’ve just been targeted, right?”

“No way.”

“I’m not?”

“She told you to go, so it should be fine?”

Jiseok spoke as he watched Miyoon walk to the waiting room. He was a little worried since she was known to have a dirty personality.

“Ah, I don’t know anymore. If she says something, I guess I will have to apologize again,” she spoke as she shook her head.

“Sorry. I should have told you about it.”

“You shouldn’t be. I was the one who didn’t see her coming. Oh, and also.”

She took two steps away from him.

“Let’s not stay together.”

“Why?”

“Because you might get caught up in this. People say she’s a scary woman so let’s not stay together for the day.”

“Hey, what do you consider me as?”

“I get it, so don’t talk to me for a while, okay?”

“Hey.”

Jiseok smiled bitterly as he saw her walk to the other side. She was just sighing in nervousness until moments ago, and now she was worried about him.

“Please gather round! We need to check the clothing.”

The clothing team called for everyone. Jiseok walked up to her. She hinted to him to walk away, but Jiseok just smiled. Even if he received insults, how many insults would he receive? Ignoring a friend just because he was scared was something unacceptable for him. Moreover, Maru asked a favor as well. He had to be insulted together even if it was just out of a sense of duty.

“Let’s go,” Jiseok spoke as he pushed her, who had a powerless smile on her face.

* * *

“The world sure has become better now, hasn’t it?”

“Sorry?”

Miyoon glared at the manager. This new manager, who had worked with her for a week now was in a worse state than the last manager. He always asked back whenever she said something, and always talked about something else when she was hinting him to suck up. The reason she still kept him around was because….

“Come over here.”

Miyoon saw her manager frown for an instant before he made a smile. Disgust flashed by on his face, but Miyoon did not mind. In fact, she felt better. Being able to do whatever she wanted to people who hated her gave her inexplicable pleasure. She couldn’t be happier when she found people that did not submit to power. It meant that she could see the moment of such a person’s collapse into depravity.

Miyoon looked up at the manager who stood in front of her. He was tall and burly. Above all, though, he had a girly face. She raised her hand and tapped on his chest.

“Manager Park, you did some chest exercise huh.”

“Ah, yes.”

“Who are you trying to please with all that muscle? You have a girlfriend?”

“Haha….”

“How cute.”

The way he acted was frustrating, but his looks were just to her liking. Just as she was about to extend her hand to his ass,

“Uhm, ma’am.”

“No, no. Don’t call me ma’am, call me noona. Why don’t you listen to my words?”

“...Yes, noona. There’s a call for you.”

The manager handed her her phone. Miyoon thought that even his flustered expression was cute before checking the name on the screen.

“Leave the room for now. And don’t let anyone in.”

“Yes.”

After the manager left, Miyoon received the call.

“Oh, it’s rare for president Hong to give me a call like this. What’s up? Ah, yes. Really? Hoho, that’s good for me too. You really know me too well, president Hong. Alright, okay. Phew, I was feeling bad just now, and your words made me feel better. Oh, it’s nothing. An ugly bitch didn’t even greet me, that’s all. Yes. That’s how kids are these days. They are so cocky. Yes, yes. Then see you after the shoot.”

Miyoon burst out in laughter as she hung up.

Seasoned spicy dried radish strips.