1.3 billion won worth of pride
#02. "B shows the minimum courtesy to A."


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백희재
The contract is simple, let me explain.


최연준
...(*nervous)


백희재
You just have to keep doing music.


백희재
I get paid when you succeed.


최연준
..exactly, what is the reward after that success?


백희재
The income you earn after success is several times the amount I invested in you.


최연준
All the proceeds must be given to you?


백희재
No, not all of them


백희재
Only some.


최연준
But why are you paying off my debt?


최연준
If money was the goal, wouldn't it be better to be debt-free?


최연준
Why would you choose the one that costs more?


최연준
If it were me, I'd hire someone who doesn't have debt.


백희재
...'snickers'


백희재
Yes, if I do that, my expenses won't be that big and I'll make money.


백희재
But, Mr. Fed...


백희재
You know what?


백희재
People...~


백희재
When you have a weakness, you can only learn to fight?


백희재
Why should I trust and invest in someone who has no weaknesses?


백희재
If you eat that money, you never know when you'll run away?


백희재
but,


백희재
People like you are collateral for debt.


백희재
You can't run away from me.


백희재
So, I think you, who I can control, are the perfect investment for me^^


최연준
...

That's true, but for some reason I feel bad.

What this woman just said is,

An extremely arrogant attitude, as if I have caught your weakness and think I am easy to deal with.

I know this type of person best.

People who exploit people's weaknesses and use them as they please, even after putting them under their own control.


최연준
...

And I despise these types of people the most.


백희재
lol


백희재
Don't be so upset


백희재
I've caught your weakness, so I can invest a lot of money in you with peace of mind?


백희재
so,


백희재
As your sponsor, I will spare no effort in supporting you to achieve success with the music you love.


백희재
If you need a lyricist, Yeonjun will bring in the lyricist you want.


백희재
If you need a composer, Mr. Yeonjun will bring in the composer you want.


백희재
People can talk whenever they need to


백희재
I'll bring them all.

The attitude of this woman, speaking without any expression, made it seem like that would really happen.

The mindset of giving up anything I want.


최연준
...


백희재
And, I will personally prepare all the funds needed for music activities.


백희재
For music activities, you will need lessons from a professionally trained teacher and a studio.


백희재
First, I'll list the agency.


백희재
All such capital will be invested in that agency.


백희재
With these conditions, isn't this a really good offer?


최연준
...


최연준
So, what should I do?


백희재
In normal times, I do music activities according to my schedule,


백희재
There is one more condition


최연준
condition?


백희재
Sometimes I will call you.


백희재
At that time, you can cooperate.


최연준
...I hope you're not asking me to do anything strange?


백희재
Phew,


백희재
What kind of strange thing is it?

Heejae raised one corner of her mouth and asked with a trailing smile.


최연준
...


최연준
...like something that involves hitting someone with your body... (mumbles)

The Fed muttered softly.



백희재
Ah, something like that?


최연준
...


백희재
Why, do you want that?


최연준
I don't want to...!


최연준
I just don't want to sell my body to such filthy desires. (Serious)


백희재
Someone like me?


최연준
...okay.


백희재
What kind of person am I in your head, to say such things?

Heejae raised one eyebrow as if she was uncomfortable.



최연준
For people like you who were born into wealth and have a lot of money... no, it's overflowing.


최연준
It's clear that I will just be treated as a pawn to be manipulated by your one-day desires.


백희재
...


백희재
...(knock knock..-)

Heejae looked at Yeonjun with interest as he spoke, and tapped the office table where he was sitting with his finger.



최연준
and


최연준
And I sold my body to become successful, and it wasn't easy.

The Fed spoke its mind firmly.


백희재
...


백희재
is it so,


백희재
But, what I proposed was a bit different from that...


백희재
There's nothing that Mr. Fed would worry about that's going to happen.


최연준
...?

Yeonjun looked at Heejae with a suspicious look.


백희재
(smile)

Heejae smiled brightly at Yeonjun.


최연준
...

Looking at that smile like that

Yeonjun was worried about how much he should trust that woman.



백희재
Well then, again


백희재
Now, back to the main point...


백희재
The contract is for two years after I reach Mr. Fed's standards of success that I am satisfied with.


백희재
I will fully support you throughout the contract period, and you, Mr. Yeonjun, will make the results come true.


최연준
But,,


최연준
What if I don't succeed?


백희재
Until success.


최연준
...?

Then it would be a very bad deal for that woman...

Why do you trust me?



백희재
I am sure.


백희재
That you will definitely achieve it.


최연준
...Why...


백희재
I can see it in my eyes


백희재
Is this the investor's eye?

Heejae said with a distinct yet slightly mischievous smile.



최연준
...


최연준
What are the precautions?


백희재
Rather than a caution...


백희재
I won't touch any of your private life, even if it's unhealthy or harmful to society.


백희재
But, as long as the press or anyone else doesn't find out.


최연준
...;

I think it's just telling me not to do it...;;


백희재
I guess that's difficult for celebrities, right?


백희재
I also find it annoying to block the press...


최연준
...okay,


최연준
What about the next clause?


백희재
Don't be curious about my private life either.


백희재
Don't ask, don't be curious.


최연준
okay.

I wasn't curious anyway,

If you dig into someone's private life like that, you know what will happen...



최연준
Now, is there no next clause?


백희재
I told you everything in the contract.


백희재
however.


최연준
?


백희재
I'm going to add one more haha


최연준
..what?


백희재
"B shows the minimum courtesy to A."


최연준
...under?


백희재
of course,


백희재
A is me, B is you.

Heejae looks kind, but her smile is somehow cold.



백희재
actually···


백희재
I've been a little concerned about the informal speech since earlier.


백희재
Does Mr. Yeonjun have no manners towards his employees?


최연준
...under,


최연준
Okay, I'll treat you with respect.

Yeonjun and Heejae engaged in an invisible war of nerves.



최연준
Instead, I wish you would use polite language as well^^


백희재
Yeah, right^^


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백희재
So, would you like to sign the contract?


최연준
Yes, I will.


최연준
That contract.

At this point, I don't really have anything to lose, and it's actually a contract that benefits me.

Swish.-

The Fed boldly signed its name on the contract.


백희재
(smile)

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After the contract is completed,


최연준
Well, can I go in now?


백희재
Yes, of course


백희재
Oh, and come again tomorrow at this time.


최연준
?


백희재
Shouldn't there be an agency?


최연준
..ah


최연준
..Oh, yes.



백희재
Okay, see you tomorrow.


백희재
Mr. Fed.


최연준
...yes.

Knock.-

widely.-

So the Fed left the office.




Swish.-


최수빈
Can I trust that person?


백희재
What can I do if I believe in it?


백희재
Even if he gets upset,


백희재
Even if I make a fuss, it's all in my hands.


백희재
lol


최수빈
...


최수빈
Mr. Representative,


최수빈
Sir, do you know that you are really evil whenever you do that?


백희재
I?


백희재
Was that so?


최수빈
...


최수빈
...a little.


백희재
lol


백희재
This is why I like Subin


최수빈
...Huh? (embarrassed)


백희재
Knowing how to speak your mind, no matter who the other person is.


최수빈
...


최수빈
...Are you paying attention?


백희재
lol


백희재
Anyway, you're quick to notice...~


최수빈
...haha;



백희재
anyway,


백희재
Just pick from entertainment agencies in Korea.


백희재
If possible, focus on small and medium-sized businesses.


최수빈
all right.

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Continued in the next episode>>>>
