Chapter 220

President Choo ManJi was resolved when he said those words, but KangYoon couldnt accept his proposal easily .

Thats not something I can decide easily .

KangYoon sighed as he spoke .

This means that we would be joining the fight between Yoonseul and Yerang, in China no less . Wed naturally become enemies with Yerang .

As far as I am aware, World and Yerang dont have a good relations.h.i.+p either .

President Choo ManJi ended up uttering what he was thinking in a hurry .

He was well aware of what President Kang s.h.i.+Myoung thought about World Entertainment .

However, despite the slightly offensive words, KangYoon spoke calmly .

We never directly went against them . Fuu, Ill be honest here . For us to do this, wed be carrying some risk as well .

Is there something that World had to gain from interfering?

Tell me what you can offer me .

That was what KangYoon was saying .

President Choo ManJi noticed what KangYoon intended to say and replied .

I heard that you visited China recently .

Yes, I visited because of JinSeos matters .

You had another objective, did you not?

Another objective?

Eddios . They need to go to China as well, dont they?

KangYoons eyes widened .

Yes . Ive met a few people related to the Chinese media but the results werent that good . I heard that connections were a must in order to work in China, but it wasnt easy to find one .

That connection .

President Choo ManJis eyes gleamed .

Ill find one for you . No, I can be one .

President .

Actually, if its you, president Lee, I think youll do fine in China even without any foundations . Its just that youll need time . Ill shorten that time for you .

KangYoon looked towards Lee HyunJi .

Lee HyunJi wrote something on her phone and showed it to him .

Thats not enough .

KangYoon nodded and continued to speak .

This is about us making enemies with Yerang . I heard that Yerang was on close terms with MG recently, so it might mean even bigger trouble for us . Im sorry, but its hard for me to decide .

. .

President Choo ManJi also knew what KangYoon and Lee HyunJis intentions were

Give me more .

After thinking about it, President Choo Manji sighed and spoke again .

I heard that Jennie was leaving Modern Farmer .

Lee HyunJi replied to that .

Yes . She consumed much of her image, so its about time she stopped going there . Why are you talking about that?

Im not sure, but do you know Producer Yeo HanGi .

His words were rather sudden, but Lee HyunJi nodded .

I do . Hes the producer that received a colossal sum of money to go to a private TV station from a public TV station .

I will make it so that someone you want from your own company to feature in a show handled by him .

Lee HyunJi was at a loss for words, and President Choo ManJi continued to speak .

Worlds stars dont appear in reality shows that often . Theres the reason that music alone is sufficient of a promotion, but the power of TV shows in Korea is great . Moreover, there would be an even bigger impact if someone who rarely shows up on TV showed up on a reality show . Moreover, this is about Producer Yeo HanGi, so viewers.h.i.+p is guaranteed . Thats the extent I can guarantee you .

President Choo ManJi closed his eyes .

He offered his conditions, so it was up to KangYoon to decide now .

Lee HyunJi wrote some words on her phone again and showed it to him .

Ill follow your decisions, president

She meant that the offer outweighed the risks of going against Yerang .

Seeing Lee HyunJis message, KangYoon turned around to President Choo ManJi again .

Can I ask you one thing?

What is it?

What Im going to do is planning . Well, Ill be doing some on-site work as well .

Yes . Why do you ask?

KangYoons eyes gleamed .

Then, let me partic.i.p.ate in this project not as the CEO of World Entertainment, but as an individual producer .

Although he sounded like he was just playing with words, this was important .

He was going to collaborate with Yoonseul as an individual producer, and thus his actions did not represent the actions of World Entertainment .

Although it might not make much of a difference, it was a good enough of a safety precaution .

Okay . Please take care of us in the future then .

Noticing KangYoons intentions, President Choo ManJi smiled as he shook hands with him .

***

Two days later .

Leaving the office to Lee HyunJi, KangYoon flew over to China .

As Yoonseul Entertainment hadnt set up their own office, their work was done in an office room allocated to them by ETM Entertainment .

Although he was still feeling the jet lag, KangYoon started working immediately .

The models used by Hayas Department Store include famous actresses and there are even novelists . Most of these are famous people . They focused on popularity rather than looks .

Moreover, most of these models were over 30 years old .

Just why did they decide to go with DiaTeen this time?

President Choo ManJi said that the Hayas Department Store was looking for a big leap . He aimed precisely for that .

DiaTeen fits the criteria in that sense .

Not only was the group hugely popular in Korea, but they were also young as well . They didnt lack anything .

The photoshoot was suddenly delayed . It was by the Department Store themselves no less . This means that somethings changed internally .

KangYoon thought about many situations, such as a simple change of mind from the one in charge of this project to the lack of funds .

Itll be foolish to keep looking at them . Whats important is that DiaTeen makes an appearance in China . Its pointless to be hung up on this . I think I should consider the worst case scenario and start from scratch . Lets make a plan first .

When he summarized the situation, he saw a way out .

KangYoon brought together the team members and held a meeting .

The team leaders awkward Chinese p.r.o.nunciation made the employees of ETM Entertainment a little agonized at first . Still, it took less than 10 minutes for those people to be absorbed by KangYoons actions .

After the meeting, KangYoon called President Choo ManJi .

Im sorry . Its not easy to meet the director that was in charge of this .

He heard President Choo ManJis dejected voice, but he encouraged him .

It should be them that are in a difficult position, but it seems like they arent . I think they have a plan to replace ours .

Wait, to replace us? You mean

Yerang?

President Choo ManJi wished KangYoon to not say those words, but his wish didnt come true .

Im not sure, but bad premonitions are right most of the time .

- That makes me feel powerless . I wish that it wasnt true, but since its you saying it, I think you are right .

President Choo ManJi sounded powerless as he said that, but KangYoon spoke rationally .

I believe that theyre weighing their options . Otherwise, theres no way they rejected meeting you . I dont think itll be easy to meet them no matter what we do for a while .

- Thats painful . Im sorry . I might have dragged you into a mess .

KangYoon encouraged President Choo ManJi .

President Choo ManJi bitterly told him that hed be back soon .

An hour later, President Choo ManJi returned with a bitter expression .

President Lee . I thought about it as I came here, but I believe that Hayas talked extensively with yerang . I didnt know theyd move so fast

President Choo ManJi was restless and couldnt even sit down, but KangYoon was calm .

I think that its better if we dont go to Hayas Department Store starting tomorrow .

Hm .

President Choo ManJi spoke with a deep voice .

Shouldnt we try at least?

Hearing that, KangYoon shook his head .

Originally, yes . But looking at things now

President .

President Choo ManJi emphasized his words .

I think our opinions differ on this part . I will choose to meet them somehow and get this cleared .

. .

KangYoon no longer tried to persuade him otherwise .

However, some things did tug on his mind .

I think Yerang is several steps ahead . If the situation keeps dragging on like this, we wont be able to do anything . We need to change the situation .

KangYoon turned his eyes to his project proposal that he wrote .

***

[President Kang . Wow, Im really liking you more and more! Kyahahahah!]

The chubby man wearing a suit laughed while receiving a pour of wine from a lady next to him .

President Kang s.h.i.+Myoung, who had a lady of his own next to him, drank the wine with a leisurely expression .

[Im thankful that you said that . ]

[Fufufu . I wont forget this grace . A man who can appreciate the arts . hahaha!]

On the suited mans wrist was a gold watch that he had never worn before .

Unlike President Choo ManJi, who dueled solely with his planning skills, President Kang s.h.i.+Myoung used various other methods to get what he wanted .

[What grace? I just got you that because you didnt seem to have one that fits your status, Director Liu Yang . ]

[Hahaha . Youre good with your words too . Well, this is why the girls of Wincle are so good, I guess . Because theyre under the care of someone like you . ]

[Theyre lacking, but Im glad that you think of them that way . ]

The mans words continued .

[Actually, the other directors dont know their stuff . I decide everything . You saw last time, didnt you? That Dia-whatever team is left in the dust with a single word from me . Trust me, and trust me only . Trust me, and youll get everything you want . Everything! Hahahaha!]

[This humble Kang s.h.i.+Myoung is really at ease to meet a man like you, director . Here, have another gla.s.s . ]

[Thank you . ]

The two drank throughout the night .

***

President Choo ManJi visited the Hayas Department Store every day, but he wasnt able to meet the director that was in charge of the project .

In fact, on the fourth day, he wasnt even able to meet the secretary before he was chased out, so his self-confidence fell rock bottom .

Is the contract just for show?

President Choo ManJi left the department store, feeling flabbergasted .

He wanted to complain to the man in charge, but he never got to meet him .

There was no way he had any influence in this country .

Dammit

In front of the department store, President Choo ManJi spat on the floor in front of a lot of people .

Theyre scheming to break the contract . Haha does everyone here work like this?

This was the first time he was treated like this after the contract was signed .

Just what kind of work ethics did this Hayas Department Store have?

At this rate, even ETM Entertainment might turn their back on him .

However, complaining outside their door did nothing in his favor .

In the end, he returned to ETM Entertainment .

He powerlessly walked towards the office, where KangYoon worked for the past 4 days without rest .

When he went there, he saw KangYoon greeting him with a grown beard .

Did something happen?

President Choo ManJi looked down, saying that the contract looked like it was out of reach as well as the story of being rejected at the door .

Hearing that, KangYoon felt extremely bitter .

So it comes down to that after all .

You knew this would happen?

I predicted as such . Yerang is quiet, but youre in a rush . This means that Yerang has an ace up their sleeves . Hayass management is avoiding meeting with you so their management was likely bought out by Yerang .

President Choo ManJi thought so as well, but he didnt want to believe that it was true .

He was that desperate this time .

Seeing President Choo ManJi make a sad expression, KangYoon handed him an envelope .

Whats this?

The results of four days of work on my part .

It might be useless now .

Working with KangYoon didnt change anything .

He took out the contents with a powerless expression .

Reading the crucial keywords with what little Chinese knowledge he had, he widened his eyes .

[Siyan Department Store? Wait, isnt this place?]

Having come across the critical part, President Choo ManJi asked with surprise, and KangYoon replied with a smile .

Hayas Department Store isnt the only Department Store out there . Siyan Department Store . This place looked like they were investing in marketing as well . Thanks to the authority you a.s.signed to me, I was able to create an interesting result in collaboration with ETM Entertainment .

An interesting result?

Siyan Department was ranked 7th in the industry . Theyre investing heavily in marketing to leap into the top 5 . I created my proposal based on that, and I received positive feedback today . I didnt think that theyd reply immediately . I thought Id have to wait longer .

KangYoons smirk looked like an angelic smile in President Choo ManJis eyes .