Chapter 195

Manager Kim JooHwan was smoking in a smoking room located on one side of the lobby .

JinSeos schedule will only get harsher and harsher what am I going to do?

Manager Kim JooHwan was worried about Min JinSeo as he smoked .

Her schedule was tight enough as it was already, but it would only get tighter in the future .

She was nearing the end of her contract now as well so the fact that the company was having her work even more just showed how dire the financial situation was at the company .

Just why are they putting up a building oh?

Just as he was thinking about the company, his phone started ringing .

When he picked up, it was Min JinSeo .

She usually doesnt call me for anything other than schedules h.e.l.lo?

-Oppa, sorry for calling all of a sudden .

Not at all . Is something up?

Usually, Min JinSeo had a very soft voice, but right now she seemed to be very urgent about something .

Oppa, please get me a ticket to Korea . Right now .

What? Korea? Why so suddenly?

-Dont ask why . Just quickly .

JinSeo, you know you have a sched

-Please .

Min JinSeo was reckless .

As she usually didnt act on a whim like this, he thought for a moment before ending the call after saying okay .

Just what is it? Its not easy getting a plane ticket at this time

He sighed before opening a phone app to book a flight .

***

Ill be off then .

Lee SamSoon waved at Han JooYeon and Jung MinAh as she left the residence .

Have a safe trip .

Thanks . JooYeon . Are you going somewhere?

I have an appointment .

Although the members did not put on make-up in their residence, Han JooYeon had thick make-up on today .

When Lee SamSoon left for her shoot, the two of them entered the room and got ready to get out .

Han JooYeon was putting on some make-up next to Jung MinAh and asked her out of curiosity .

Are you going somewhere?

Nah, usual practice .

Youre putting on such thick make-up when youre going to practice?

Moreover, she was waterproofing her make-up, so Han JooYeons eyes widened . Jung MinAh was usually the most careless of the team but she was completely different today .

You know, I want to try things out at times .

I call BS . Who is it? Tell this unni .

Han JooYeon snorted .

There was no need for such an effort unless it was a guy, 9 out of 10 . Moreover, Jung MinAh was even putting on a skirt, which she didnt usually wear

However, Jung MinAh snorted before retorting .

Im also a girl, you know?

Oh? Tell me right this instant!

Hey hey! The make-up is smudging!

They wrestled for a while, but Jung MinAh never spoke a mans name even once .

In the end, Han JooYeon became bored and stood up first .

Im leaving first then .

You have an appointment? Wait, dont tell me its the guy you spoke about last time

No way, Im not that crazy, you know?

Han JooYeon shook her head as she left .

Right? Haa Im the problem here, not her

Jung MinAh shook her head and left the residence to head to practice .

In the practice room, she changed her clothes as usual and put on the music loudly .

She let the music take her body away and danced along with all the songs that Eddios had sung until now .

*Pant, pant*

10 minutes, 20 minutes .

1 hour, 2 hours .

As she continued to dance, her breathing became heavier .

However, her moves never strayed from the original move and she did not miss a beat .

Her stamina was amazing .

Just as she was immersed in practice,

Youre practicing today as well?

The door quietly opened and a big man entered . It was KangYoon .

However, unlike before, she was ready and just waved her hand at him .

h.e.l.lo .

Hi, you havent changed .

What do you mean I havent changed? That sounds strange .

Jung MinAh pouted before turning off the music .

KangYoon smiled and gave her some drinks . Jung MinAh gulped them down .

Since its your rest period and all, why dont you go home like the othoops .

KangYoon immediately shut up after noticing his mistake .

You know what kind of situation Im in .

Jung MinAh became dejected .

KangYoon made a sorry expression and scratched his head .

She had no family . No parents, no siblings . She was completely alone by herself .

This was why he had to be very careful during the contract . As she had a high pride, the other members also found out later .

This was a top-secret that even her fans did not know about .

Well, I can be forgetful at times .

Tch . I guess Ill have to forgive you this time . Why dont you buy me a meal then?

Jung MinAh just laughed it over . She really didnt like serious stuff .

KangYoon nodded and smiled as well .

You want strange photos taken again like last time?

Whoa? Strange photos? It was a perfectly normal photo between the president and an artist? Youre being weird now .

Jung MinAh stuck out her tongue .

KangYoon sighed .

Fine then . Thats what it is .

Hehe . The reactions were good, werent they? It was warm seeing a good relations.h.i.+p between the president and the artist . Thats what it said, no?

Warm? Im glad that theres no scandal .

Oh my, president . Arent you too confident in yourself? A scandal with me?

Urgh .

KangYoon had nothing to say .

He was worried that Jung MinAh had feelings towards him, but now that she rejected that idea outright, he felt embarra.s.sed .

Was I too sensitive about it?

Or is she playing with him?

KangYoon shook his head thinking that women were incomprehensible beings .

In the end, he decided to think that complicating things would just make it worse and forgot about it .

After shrugging he spoke .

Fine then . Lets just go get a meal .

Yes, yes . Oh, its really hard practicing .

Dont practice too much . Youll strain your joints .

Im fine because Im young . Im still in my prime .

Hahaha .

When KangYoon stood up first, Jung MinAh slowly stood up as well .

However, her s.h.i.+rt loosened a little and her chest was exposed towards KangYoon!

Oops .

KangYoon momentarily didnt know where to look . Jung MinAh didnt seem to cover it up at all .

If he pointed out, it would be weird, but it would also be weird if he didnt point it out so he was stuck in a dilemma .

Lets go then .

She seemed oblivious to all this .

Jung MinAh stood up and grabbed KangYoons hand .

KangYoon was about to shake her hands off when the door suddenly opened and a lady entered .

Sir?

The lady raised her voice high while widening her eyes .

It was a beautiful lady wearing a long coat, Min JinSeo .

JinSeo .

JinSeo?

KangYoons eyes widened in surprise . Jung MinAh was likewise surprised . She was supposed to be busy in China, just how was she in this place?

Meanwhile, Min JinSeos eyes were fixed on Jung MinAhs hand that was grabbing KangYoons .

Th thi

The description of the photo talked about how warm the relations.h.i.+p was between the president and the artist, but her worries were on point .

She couldnt relax even after leaving her stamp on him .

There was a lot she wanted to say, and her innards were boiling as well .

Min JinSeo just barely calmed down and looked at KangYoon .

H . e . l . l . o, s . i . r .

Ahaha . Hi, JinSeo .

Her voice was stiff and KangYoon immediately noticed her mood .

He was in an awkward situation .

Oops, looks like shes mad

Although Jung MinAh was young and was just an employee, she was still a girl . Moreover, there was that photo as well . It was no wonder Min JinSeo was angry .

KangYoon thought that he should clear the misunderstanding .

Meanwhile, Jung MinAh also immediately realized KangYoons change in att.i.tude .

Theres something between these two .

A storm brewed between the two women .

***

The picture between the two

Kim JaeHoon closed his eyes inside the studio as he immersed himself in singing .

Wow

Kim JaeHoons emotional voice made In MoonHee tear up .

Seo HanYu was controlling the mixer next to her with a serious expression .

This is hard . I want a deeper sound .

s...o...b..e-nim, is something not going well?

When In Moonhee asked, Seo HanYu nodded .

Yes . I added a delay to this . Oh, a delay means that the track will be played back after a bit of time, and this doesnt seem to suit the music . I tried this to make the sound deeper-sounding this is strange . It was good when the president did it

It sounds like the president is really good at things like this .

Hearing that, Seo HanYu looked up .

He makes songs, he can utilize these machines well and his plans are actually theres nothing he cant do . Hes like a real genius .

A genius? Is he that good?

Youll be very hard-pressed to meet another person like him even at other companies . Moreover, hes loyal as well Maybe most women fall for him? Ah, what the h.e.l.l am I saying .

Seo HanYu covered her blus.h.i.+ng face and continued adjusting the mixer .

At that moment, Kim JaeHoon spoke of his opinion through the mic .

HanYu, why dont you try putting in an echo rather than a delay?

Echo? I dont think it will suit this though

Just try it once .

Seo HanYu put echo in and decreased the ba.s.s a little .

Kim JaeHoon seemed satisfied again as he immersed himself into the song, while In MoonHee turned around to Seo HanYu again .

What is the president like? Whats his style?

His style? You mean how he works with the artists?

Yes .

Seo HanYu contemplated for a little bit . What was KangYoons style of work?

Business owners of entertainment companies each had their own style of work .

There were people who read the trend and recruited people accordingly, others were bossier and tried to have the artists do their bidding while some only worked with artists of their style .

As for what the ideal work style the artist wanted?

I think our president is someone who will let the singers sing what they want . And he makes their songs work on the general populace .

Really? Hes making me sing trot though

In MoonHee tilted her head .

It was true that she had questions about the genre of music she was singing . Although she wasnt questioning him since the practice was going well, she was still curious about why she was singing trot .

When she heard that, Seo HanYu asked back with a smile .

Do you not like trot?

Its not like that . In fact, I like it quite a lot .

You are the best when you sing trot . I havent heard that much but I think the president knows that as well .

Am I that good?

Seo HanYu strongly nodded .

Yes . Ive never seen anyone sing trot better than you, unni .

Youre embarra.s.sing me

Im serious . In my opinion, I think the president is pus.h.i.+ng trot onto you because youre so good at it .

Kim JaeHoon was nearing the end of his singing .

Being acknowledged by someone who was doing well in the industry, In MoonHee blushed, but still felt really good .

Because Im so good at it?

Seo HanYu told her that after Namhoon as well .

While she was being nagged at by the vice-princ.i.p.al at school, at this place

She was acknowledged .

They have trust in me .

Being trusted by someone wasnt something she had felt with anyone .

***

KangYoon was sweating profusely as he looked at the two ladies seated in front of him, Jung MinAh and Min JinSeo .

Uhm, girls

The two ladies were both smiling at him, but clearly, they werent smiling .

The two seemed at odds with each other .

What budae-jjigae should we order?

Seafood .

I want ham .

Jung MinAh replied seafood while Min JinSeo wanted ham, so KangYoon was in a dilemma .

Both of them did not relent their choices .

Let me just order the a.s.sorted one then . With lots of noodles .

KangYoon sighed and mediated between the two .

At that time, he felt a strange sensation on his legs .

JinSeo?

When KangYoon looked down after making the excuse that he dropped something, he saw Min JinSeo hitting his legs with hers . She was very pouty and had puffed her cheeks .

KangYoon sighed a little before shaking her head .

We do need to have a talk, but haa . Its somewhat difficult to talk alone too .

KangYoon also wanted to take care of her more, but it was somewhat difficult to do in this situation .

Unfortunately, he had no choice .

He could only secretly message Min JinSeo that he was sorry when he went to the bathroom .

The owner of the restaurant served them directly and even gave them a lot of free food like extra dumplings and drinks . However, the mood at the table wasnt that good . They only smiled when some fans approached them wanting an autograph .

The budae-jjigae boiled .

KangYoon scooped the soup up first and gave a bowl to Min JinSeo .

Thank you .

Min JinSeo looked at Jung MinAh with a victory expression .

This girl?

Jung MinAh pouted with an expression of displeasure .

However

Thank you for the meal .

When KangYoon gave Jung MinAh a bowl as well, Min JinSeos expression turned dark as well .

Moreover

Ahjussi . Let me do it for you .

Its fine .

Dont refuse~ .

Jung MinAh took the ladle away from KangYoon while even acting cute and scooped KangYoon a bowl .

Whoa? haha, haha!

There was no need to mention that Min JinSeo was boiling with rage on the inside .

***

They didnt speak a lot during the meal .

Jung MinAh and Min JinSeo did not speak a word to each other as though they were uninterested .

They only replied to KangYoons questions .

It was like walking on a thin sheet of ice .

Were these two always at odds with each other?

While paying for the meal, KangYoon was rather confused .

Min JinSeo had a look at the time in front of the store before speaking .

Sir, I think I should get going now .

Already?

Yes . I dont have a lot of time until my flight .

What about your manager?

Min JinSeo shook her head .

She meant that he wasnt here .

KangYoon spoke worriedly .

Ill give you a ride then .

Its fine . I can just take the taxi

No, no . You have to go right now, right? Lets go .

Min JinSeo followed KangYoon unwillingly . She tapped on her phone a few times as she followed him .

Just as KangYoon was walking forward, Jung MinAh grumbled next to Min JinSeo .

You fiery fox

Youre no better, unni .

What was that!?

Just as the two spat flames from their eyes, KangYoon turned around .

Girls, come on .

Yes .

The two smiled as though nothing had happened .

I should come here quickly . I cant leave him alone . Even if I have to

Seeing Jung MinAh, Min JinSeo couldnt be at ease at all .

Following KangYoon, she bit her lips slightly .

At that moment .

Ahjussi . Can I go with you? Youll be lonely when you drive back by yourself .

Jung MinAh asked KangYoon with an I dont know anything face .

She what!?

Min JinSeos expression turned extremely dark in an instant .