Chapter 208

Yoonseul Entertainments advancement into the j.a.panese market was hindered . As such, they turned around and aimed for the Chinese market .

Although it was a gamble, it went well and he was currently at a huge entertainment company in China, ETM Entertainment .

[Thank you . ]

President Choo ManJi thanked the employee that gave him tea with his little Chinese knowledge .

The secretary, who was wearing a Chinese dress, did a light bow before standing next to him, waiting for the President .

A while later .

A thin man wearing a suit came out to greet President Choo ManJi .

[Welcome . Im Fei Xin . ]

[Im Choo ManJi . Pleased to meet you . ]

Although this was the first time they were meeting, the mood between the two was quite harmonious .

Theyve already negotiated on the terms, and the only thing left was to seal the deal . There were no headache-causing business terms here .

President Fei Xin asked as he put down the teacup .

[DiaTeen will begin its entrance to the Chinese market as a model for the Hayas Department store . This means you will have to delay the release of your alb.u.m . Are you alright with it?]

[I cant help it . Since Hayas wanted us strongly . Its thanks to that we could get investment . ]

[Hahaha . I think I came across a good business partner . ]

The two of them shook hands .

Hayas Department Stores investment, as well as the contract with ETM Entertainment .

Yoonseul Entertainment was going one step forward into the Chinese market with DiaTeen .

***

Ah, aaahah!

When the fingerprint-less hands violated her feeble body, a moan escaped her mouth .

R, right there! A little more!

Her voice rose as the hand that stroked her body became stronger .

Ah, aah ah . This is the best

The silhouette of her, as well as the person on top of her, was indescribably

AAAAACK!

Next to her, who was enjoying the hands of the ma.s.seuse, a scream suddenly sounded out .

U, uhm does it hurt a lot?

The ma.s.seuse, who was pressing down on a mans back with her elbow, shrunk back due to the sudden scream .

UAAAAAAH!

D, does it hurt?

When a scream took place of the answer, the ma.s.seuse wiped the sweat on her forehead after having pressed on the mans wide back with her elbows, and asked worriedly .

Meanwhile, the man receiving the ma.s.sage, KangYoon, smiled awkwardly as he replied .

I, Im fine .

When he barely answered, the ma.s.seuse apologized again before pressing down on KangYoons wide back with her elbows .

Ack, sack!

KangYoon endured the pain he felt from his back and wiped away his tears .

Hearing that, the lady next booth, Lee HyunJi, couldnt hide her laughter .

Pfft, it seems like even you are bad at some things, President .

It doesnt hurt that muUUU-OUCH .

KangYoon abruptly raised his body from the pain and asked the ma.s.seuse to go a little easy on him before lying back down again .

Friday night .

This event stemmed from the fact that KangYoon had told Lee HyunJi that he would grant one thing she asked of him since Lee HyunJi was complaining about overworking .

As she relieved her stress through ma.s.sages whenever she was tired with work, she brought KangYoon to a shop she frequented .

As a result

KangYoon was in agony .

Only after a long time did KangYoon get used to the ma.s.sage . When it seemed so, Lee HyunJi turned to face KangYoon .

When you were in America, President, I visited Chairman Won .

Really? Is he doing well these days?

I want to say yes but unfortunately no .

She shook her head and continued to speak with a bitter expression .

His body is one thing, but the hospital told me that his mental shock is bigger . Now that Chairman Won cannot work, MG Entertainment is under the rule of President Won JinPyo, but in truth, the directors have practically taken over .

Won JinPyo, you say . He should be Chairman Wons son . I think I saw him back when Eddios had their debut .

When KangYoon acted like he knew him, Lee HyunJi nodded .

Yes . He is indeed Chairman Wons son . He actually majored in Art in America . He doesnt have any relation to business management, but since his father is like that

MG is in a crisis in many ways, huh? Theres the building as well . If Chairman Won found out, he should be very disappointed . This should not be the time to be putting up a building .

You think so too, President?

When Lee HyunJi asked, KangYoon nodded his head strongly .

Constructing a company building that can house businesses like tourism, mascot business, and a theme park . Since the Chinese market is growing, this is definitely a growing market as well . I believe that its thanks to this that they were able to get a loan . However, I dont think this is a good time for it .

What do you mean by time?

How long has it been since MG has produced a proper artist?

Oh .

After KangYoon left, MG did not produce any artists that made it big .

The most recent artist that debuted from their company, h.e.l.lo Tint, was also not producing great results . Of course, they were producing profit thanks to the know-how theyve acc.u.mulated over the years, but it wasnt to the point they were able to save up some money for other businesses .

MGs debt ratio increased immensely even though they didnt have that much loan to pay off until now . Such a strong business might turn into prey for private equity funds .

No way, thats going too far, isnt it?

Right? Haa or shall we gobble them up?

Lee HyunJi burst out into laughter at KangYoons joke .

Hahaha, that sounds okay .

At this time, both of them treated it as a joke .

***

HeeYoon . Are you ready?

Putting his coat on to get to work, KangYoon knocked on HeeYoons room .

Just a moment!

Some busy rustling sounds could be heard over the door .

As HeeYoon made breakfast and had to get ready to go to work, HeeYoons mornings were very busy .

But soon, the door opened and HeeYoon walked out, wearing a coat .

Lets go .

KangYoon got in the car that he had bought a while back with his sister .

This was a second-hand car that he had bought just before he went to America .

Lee HyunJi told him that a second-hand car was not good to do business with in Korea, but KangYoon persuaded her by saying that hell buy a brand new car and hire a driver if the business goes well .

Im not saying you should buy a high-cla.s.s sedan, but you could go with a better car, no?

On their way to work .

HeeYoon asked rather grumpily as she did not like to see KangYoon driving a used car .

However, he shook his head .

Ill have to save up so that the others can have a better environment .

Sheesh . Youll ruin your body, you know?

Since they left early, the traffic wasnt jammed yet .

When they arrived at the company, Lee HyunJi was already waiting for them .

Youre early today . And h.e.l.lo, Miss HeeYoon?

h.e.l.lo, Director-unni .

Lee HyunJi and HeeYoon enjoyed some coffee while looking out the window .

Now that HeeYoon was back in Korea, Lee HyunJi seemed to like the fact that there was someone to talk to during her morning coffee .

And so, I

Wow, really?

KangYoon felt a fatherly smile as he saw the two getting along like sisters .

When work began, HeeYoon went to the studio, since that was where she would be working .

KangYoon installed HeeYoons equipment that she had brought from America in an empty room next to the studio, and that place became HeeYoons workplace .

Just as she was trying out playing the synthesizer in her workroom, Lee HyunAh knocked on her door .

Unni .

HeeYoon, can you have a look at us?

HeeYoon helped out White Moonlight upon Lee HyunAhs request, and also worked with Seo HanYu and Park SoYoungs work .

Since she was their exclusive composer, it was somewhat natural for her to partic.i.p.ate in the various songs of the artists in the company .

Moreover, as she was working on everyones song, her workday pa.s.sed in a flash .

Thank you .

When Seo HanYu and Park SoYoung left her works.p.a.ce after thanking her, HeeYoon collapsed back into her chair .

Phew, that was hard .

Just as she stretched her arms out, a knock sounded on her door .

Come in .

When she replied, the door opened before two people came in .

They were KangYoon and the sole trainee at World Entertainment, In MoonHee .

President, and MoonHee-unni?

KangYoons presence at work was like a mountain .

When everyone sat down, KangYoon calmly talked about why he was here .

Im here to talk about MoonHees song .

Her song? Is she going to debut already? Wow, shes quicker than JiMin .

HeeYoons eyes widened .

Kim JiMin had spent one year as a trainee before debuting . She thought that that was plenty fast .

In MoonHee was going to break that record already?

However, KangYoon shook his head in denial .

Her debut season is far from now .

But youre getting her a song already?

Since there was a song she was working on right now, HeeYoons tone of reply was quite th.o.r.n.y .

However, KangYoon replied with calm words .

Youll have to put a lot of effort into MoonHees song . After all, youll have to make one thats suited for her .

Make one thats suited for her? What do you mean?

HeeYoon tilted her head in confusion, but KangYoon continued .

MoonHee, HeeYoon, The two of you should stick together for a while .

Eh?

Even In MoonHees eyes widened, but KangYoon had no mercy .

MoonHee, your work will be done within the week, right?

Yes . It will be over after the closing ceremony .

Arent you afraid?

In MoonHee closed her eyes at KangYoons question .

Obviously, she was afraid .

However, she liked singing more than she was afraid .

I am, but well . Theres nothing much to life, is there?

Hahaha .

KangYoon ended up chuckling at her answer .

Since its like this, Ill take responsibility for your life . No matter what means I have to

Wait, wait . Oppa, you what!?

HeeYoons eyes suddenly turned scary as she misunderstood KangYoons words .

What is it, HeeYoon?

Responsibility? Oppa, whats your relations.h.i.+p with ouch!

KangYoon, who noticed where she was going, gave her a solid smack on the forehead .

***

Late night .

Aboard KangYoons car, Kim JaeHoon was headed towards the Olympic Sports Complex where work was currently ongoing .

. .

He wordlessly looked at the giant stage that he would be standing on .

However, his eyes were shaking .

Hyung .

What is it?

Thanks .

Kim JaeHoon barely hid his emotion and spoke with a trembling voice .

The PAR lights were being moved around, the moving lights were being installed in the ceiling, and the speakers were being hung in the air .

Preparations to receive 20,000 people as audiences were going on .

KangYoon patted on his shoulders .

Arent you nervous?

I am nervous . A lot too but even so!

Kim JaeHoon shouted as he ran towards the stage .

I feel awesome! This nervousness, I havent felt like this in such a long time! This is the best!

Some of the workers looked at Kim JaeHoon with strange gazes, but he did not mind .

Leaving Kim JaeHoon, who wanted to look around, to the manager, KangYoon took out his credit card for the people who were working throughout the night .

Not long later, the workers thanked KangYoon and Kim JaeHoon for the unexpected snacks and were able to take a short rest .

Eating some rice b.a.l.l.s, Cho HanYul, a light designer, spoke while showing KangYoon the plans .

Like what you told me, Ive left places for the fountain and the laser . How heavy were those devices again?

They told me that they were 44 pounds each, so it should be around 20kg .

That should be fine . How big are they?

KangYoon talked about the stage devices with the designer and settled on the plans .

After a short rest, everyone returned to work and KangYoon also took Kim JaeHoon and left the place in order not to disturb them .

Lets go now .

Just as they were about to return in satisfaction for the progress, KangYoons phone started ringing .

It was a call from America .

KangYoon naturally answered in English .

[This is Lee KangYoon speaking . ]

This was a person related to the American company that lent KangYoon special stage equipment .

The usually polite voice sounded somewhat hurried today .

[President, weve got trouble . ]

[Did something happen?]

[Something happened during customs . Most of the parts pa.s.sed through safely, but we got notified that one of the core components had trouble getting through and is held at the airport . ]

[What?]

KangYoons eyes widened .