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Lee Soo-hyun sighed as he looked at Chae-yoon holding the smartphone with a restless face.
It’s been like that for 30 minutes already.
Right after Jo Sung-hyun left the house, he seemed okay, but as time passed, he began to show a little bit of anxiety.
“Chae Yoon-ah.”
At that call, Chae-yoon trembled and smiled and turned to look at Lee Soo-hyun.
Seeing the child muttering, “Your grandmother,” Lee Soo-hyun sighed once more and approached the child.
It is true that Chae-yoon is much better than before.
When you’re with yourself, really… It was because he was a child who was exhausted and all he did was lie quietly without saying anything, or staring blankly into the air.
Sometimes he moves his fingers and acts like playing the piano, and watching TV together was almost everything.
It is true that such a child becomes more expressive of emotions and speaks more, which is a positive change.
The problem is that there are quite a few times when I try to show the same behavior as before, except when I’m with Jo Sung-hyun.
‘It would be fine in kindergarten… .’
It is only in his own house that he sees this kind of thing… Probably because of anxiety.
Because Jo Sung-hyun asked Lee Soo-hyun to take care of Chae-yoon for several days.
It’s unlikely, but I’m worried that Jo Seong-hyeon might come back.
“Do you want to see Daddy?”
When Lee Soo-hyun asks such a question, Chae-yoon carefully nods her head.
In response to the child’s answer, Lee Soo-hyun shook his head.
“What’s so good about that bad guy?”
He was his son, but he was such an idiot.
When his daughter-in-law died, seeing Jo Seong-hyeon going through a really hard time hurts her heart too, but there is still Chae-yoon.
Aren’t you supposed to wake up and wake up?
However, in the end, Jo Sung-hyun could not even come to his senses and chose to focus on his work and escape from reality.
It was a stupid choice, and it was something that shouldn’t be done.
‘I’m glad I think I’ve calmed down these days… .’
Lee Soo-hyun was thinking about this and that, and looked at Chae-yoon with sad eyes.
“If you want to see me, you can call me.”
At her words, the child’s face was colored with conflict.
Chae-yoon was thinking really hard.
Can I call Daddy?
“But… Dad is working.”
I don’t want to interfere with my work… But I miss my dad.
“Then don’t do it.”
Lee Soo-hyun said so, and held out his hand to Chae-yoon.
It means asking for the smartphone you were holding.
Chae-yoon looked at the smartphone with eyes dripping with regrets.
But in the end, the child closed his eyes tightly and handed the smartphone to Lee Soo-hyun.
Lee Soo-hyun laughed and took the smartphone that Chae-yoon was offering, and immediately called Jo Seong-hyun.
Chaeyoung’s eyes widen.
I see you calling, is it your father? is the expression
Lee Soo-hyun opened his mouth with a confident face.
“Oh, it’s mom.”
– Yeah, what’s going on?
“Because I’m fine.”
-… How are you? How about Chae Yoon?
“I think I’ve been contemplating for a long time whether or not to call because I miss you. I called for you.”
-Oh yeah? haha. Chae-yoon, please change it.
Jo Sung-hyun smiled and found Chae-yoon.
Chae-yoon realized that the faint voice over the phone belonged to Seong-hyeon, and her face widened.
But, at the same time, some worries pass.
I was worried that I might have interfered with Jo Sung-hyun’s work.
Lee Soo-hyun gently held out his smartphone, and Chae-yoon took it and carried it to his ear.
-hello? Chae Yoon-ah?
As soon as she heard that voice, Chaeyoon couldn’t think of anything else.
I want to see my dad soon.
That’s all.
“Dad… .”
– Yes, Chae Yoon-ah. dad is here
“miss you… .”
– My dad also misses Chaeyoon. I’ll finish work quickly and go see Chaeyoon.
“really? When are you coming?”
-I’ll go if Chaeyoon only sleeps at night.
“tomorrow morning?”
-Well… lunch tomorrow?
“okay… !”
It’s a bit disappointing that it’s not breakfast, but I can stand it until lunch.
Chae-yoon nodded her head, promising that she had to endure it.
– Chae Yoon-ah.
“Yes?”
– If you want to see Dad, you can call me anytime. So feel free to call Understand?
“yes!”
The child responds quickly with a happy face.
The worry that he was interfering with Jo Sung-hyun’s work had long since disappeared.
– Be sure to call me before bed.
“Before go to bed?”
-yes. Chae-yoon should talk to her father before going to bed. Do you think Dad can sleep well if he listens to Chae-yoon’s voice? If you want to see me before then, call me.
“yes. I will call you.”
When I said that I think I would be able to sleep well if I listen to my own voice, Chae-yoon answered with a firm voice.
I hate to interfere with my dad’s work, but what if he says he can sleep only by listening to his own voice?
I just have to make a phone call.
With that thought in mind, Chae-yoon muttered ‘Call me before bed’ hard so as not to forget to call.
A low laughter echoed over the phone.
– Chae Yoon-ah. Eat well too. You should listen to your grandmother. Understand?
“I eat well and listen to my grandmother well.”
-right. who’s daughter Is not it?
“yes!”
Chae-yoon responds brightly.
The call continued for a while and then ended.
With a satisfied face, Chae-yoon went to the living room sofa and lay flat on her back.
A mermaid doll was held in the child’s arms.
* * *
Jo Sung-hyun hung up the phone and shoved his smartphone into his pocket.
The only people left in the conference room were Park Joong-won, Jang Hyun-ah, and Yumi.
Seo Ye-na and Woo Kyung-soo, the team leader, had a schedule, so they went first, and Choi Woo-jin, the debut group, was also busy.
Yumi, who is preparing for her comeback, is also busy, but she was not in a situation where she could prepare for the album properly if she didn’t solve it right away.
Park Joong-won, who saw him putting his smartphone in his pocket, opened his mouth first.
“You are so amazing.”
“… … ?”
At his sudden words, Jo Seong-hyeon looks at Park Joong-won with a puzzled face.
Park Joong-won picked it up and burst into laughter.
“No, you were expressionless until just now. He is completely cool, and he understands the situation faster than anyone else.”
“… Did you?”
“uh. very. But when you call… there are no angels Because of the kindness of the world, when I see the corners of my lips are raised even after the phone call is over, I want to get married as soon as possible.”
“Get married soon. Having children is really the best thing in the world.”
At Jo Sung-hyun’s words, Park Joong-won shook his head.
“My mother says that I have no enemies.”
“Hey, knowing that wasn’t the truth.”
Jo Sung-hyun spoke in a playful voice.
Park Joong-won shrugged at his words.
Seong-hyeon Jo looked back at Hyun-ah Jang and Yu-mi with a small smile.
There was a small smile on Yumi’s lips.
After showing a gentle smile, Jo Sung-hyun turned his head back to Park Joong-won and opened his mouth.
“Should I talk to the representative?”
“Is not it. Probably because of the personality of the representative… You’ll want to keep it as quiet as possible. Because the CEO prioritizes artist protection rather than revenge.”
“That’s right.”
“I have no intention of taking revenge.”
To Park Joong-won’s words, Seong-hyeon Jo answered right away.
There, Yumi opened her mouth.
In a way, the biggest victim was Yumi.
It made sense for her to open her mouth.
Everyone’s eyes turned to Yumi.
Yumi continued.
“Still, it is natural for bad people to be punished. It is absurd not to do such a normal thing.”
I have no intention of getting revenge, but the bad guy must be punished anyway.
This meant that the criminals would be properly identified and judged.
“The representative… I’m going to ask you to make sure you get the right justice.”
Jang Hyun-ah said.
At her words, Yumi became a little puzzled, and Jo Sung-hyun and Park Joong-won looked into each other’s eyes.
Jo Sung-hyeon and Park Joong-won know the true identity of Jang Hyun-ah.
“Well, that’s fine for us. Because you can focus more on the body than on the twigs. We’re looking at it, so we can see water… .”
“You think it won’t do much harm to you.”
“He’s an idiot. Just because we’ve come out smooth so far doesn’t mean we’ll be able to in the future.”
Park Joong-won said.
As he says, so far, Pan Entertainment hasn’t drawn a sword very often.
I have an obligation to protect the artist, so I do the best I can, but that doesn’t mean I’m using my hands too much.
You know that’s the best way to not make enemies.
In order to survive in the entertainment industry, you have to know that you can’t turn the public and industry officials into enemies, and you do it that way.
However, the opponent must clearly understand that he did not draw a sword due to lack of ability.
I didn’t understand that, so I made such a stupid choice.
“I was going to stay still until the release of Yumi-san’s album… If we get to this point, we can’t stand still.”
“You cannot stand still. This is it. Even if you crossed the line, you have crossed the line too long.”
Jang Hyun-ah nodded in response to Park Joong-won’s words, and Jo Seong-hyeon could see that her will was considerable.
“Then I will talk to the representative and come.”
“Uh, I’ll call you for a moment and drive you to Yumi’s house.”
Jang Hyun-ah said that and went out.
Park Joong-won and Jo Seong-hyeon knew immediately who Jang Hyun-ah was talking to.
“The representative will also tell you to deal with it strongly.”
“It would be. What.”
Up until now, CEO Jang Pan-seok had chosen to watch the situation quietly, but if Jang Hyun-ah speaks, the situation will change a lot.
“Still, it’s best to deal with it as quietly as possible… I will move right away.”
“What are you going to do?”
“You have to run on your feet first.”
“… you yourself?”
“I told Chae-yoon that I would go by lunch tomorrow. Until then, you have to do everything you can.”
Cho Sung-hyun was confident.
Among the people here, the person who knows Choi Hyun-jun best is himself.
He was a victim and at the same time a living witness.
He knows very well how Hyunjun Choi catches people.
If you use them alone, you will be able to secure enough evidence.
“But, I already have quite a few. Just popping what we’re holding right now is enough to make it impossible to move. Wait a minute and then move with me.”
Park Joong-won says
And Jo Sung-hyun knew what he meant.
Park Joong-won was also a capable person as a team leader after all.
It’s not like I’ve been standing still.
As a trainee was stalked and I didn’t know that Yumi was receiving letters, it could be said that she is an incompetent person in a way… .
He is never incompetent.
He must have moved quickly and gathered as much evidence as possible and ‘tools’ that could be used.
If Park Joong-won is that confident, there must be quite a few good things.
“I will talk to the representative and come down. Wait 30 minutes.”
“yes.”
In the end, Jo Sung-hyun nodded his head and answered.
At that moment, Hyuna Jang came in with a bright face.
Looks like the call went well.
That meant that the story between Park Joong-won and Jang Pan-seok would also work out well.
Yumi and Jang Hyun-ah left their seats first.
Jo Sung-hyun sat in the conference room and quietly waited for Park Joong-won.
how much time has passed
woo woo.
Jo Sung-hyun’s smartphone rang.
“hello?”
– Uh, Sung Hyun-ah. Where are you now?
“It’s a conference room.”
– Come up.
“yes?”
Jo Sung-hyeon blinked at Park Joong-won’s words.
For a moment, he didn’t quite understand what he was saying, so he asked.
The meaning of Park Joong-won’s words that followed was clear.
– The representative is looking for you.
CEO Jang Pan-seok is looking for him.
