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Just wanted to let you know that sometimes I won't translate calls(?) like 'oppa, hyung, eonni, nuna, etc.' and suffixes like '-ssi, -nim, etc.'
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Chapter 8 – It Was Worth It
"First......
Please, come in."
Lee
Young-chang opened the door, trying to ignore Yoon Jay, and Park Chul-woo gave
instructions to him to follow them with a hand gesture.
Jung
Seung-woo, Choi Taeyang, and the others waited in the yard, and Yoon Jay went
inside the house with Park Chul-woo.
"Well,
those people behind you......"
"It
can't be helped, you know it."
Cho
Yoo-kyung can't help it because her brother, who was properly embedded in the
affiliate company, keeps creeping up on her.
Behind
Cho Yoo-kyung, two men who looked like doors stood without moving, making the
house look narrow.
"Just
pretend they're not there."
Lee
Young-chang sighed softly. All he cared about was Yoon Jay.
If
they talked about the re-release of <Children>, stories about his past
would come up, and he was sure Cho Yoo-kyung couldn't even imagine that Yoon
Jae-hee himself would be listening nearby.
"So,
you got in touch with Jae-hee, right?"
"It
happened by accident."
Lee
Young-chang admitted. Cho Yoo-kyung was persistent and stubborn, and if he kept
hiding it, she would only dig deeper.
"Do
you have his contact number? Give it to me."
"I
don't have."
That's
a lie. He has Yoon Jay's number because of the re-release, but he doesn't want
to give it to her.
"He
gives you his consent to re-release...... Does that mean he doesn't intend to
return?"
He
also hoped so. If Yoon Jay returns, he will give him his full support. He owes
Yoon Jay a debt of gratitude.
He's
been overwhelmed since he was a child, so even if his talent fades over time,
it's still there.
With
the support of Cho Yoo-kyung, who has a firm grip on the media industry, he
will be able to work with famous writers and directors right away. If another
actor had heard this, they might have said, 'I'm so jealous of Yoon Jae-hee'.
'What
should I eat for dinner with the twins?'
But
Yoon Jay can't think anything of it.
"He
doesn't want to reveal himself, so I didn't talk much with him."
He
didn't talk much with him...... Doesn't that mean he's already met him?
Cho
Yoo-kyung felt uncomfortable, but the more she pried, the more he would hide,
so she pretended not to know.
"Then,
let's talk about the re-release. How far did you go?"
"I've
already finished the remastering, and I've done all the editing, so there's
nothing left to do."
"I
know you're good, I trust you......"
Cho
Yoo-kyung knows he'll do a good job. Cho Yoo-kyung gave a cursory answer, but
all her attention was focused on Yoon Jae-hee.
If
he was really fed up with it, he would have told him not to re-release it, but
since he agreed, doesn't that mean there's still some hope?
Lee
Young-chang shook his head. It was easy to read Cho Yoo-kyung's mind, as they
had been working together ever since <Children>, whether through their
artwork or as close friends.
"Sunbae,
I'll repeat it again......"
"Aren't
you also thinking the same thing as me?"
"Yes."
"You
stay still. I'll take care of it."
Lee
Young-chang sighed. Cho Yoo-kyung was a recognized tycoon in the industry and a
decent human being.
But
she had a 'high and mighty' mentality.
"Don't
you think someone like me could convince him?"
"Sunbae."
Lee
Young-chang wants to say, 'He's listening behind you.' And he was someone who
would not be affected by power.
In
fact, Lee Young-chang also thought his talents were being wasted. The muse that
he met again had grown up better than he imagined.
Because
of his eye-catching aura, Lee Young-chang has written his next work with Yoon
Jay as the model.
But
Yoon Jay's expression didn't change even when they mentioned him, as if he'd
already moved on from it.
"Don't
you feel sorry for him? Such a talented boy just disappeared with a broken
heart. You're supposed to help him get back on his feet as if you're paying
back the people who made it hard for him?"
"I
feel bad, too. It's a shame, but......"
Yoon
Jay was looking out the window, embarrassed that she was still talking about
him.
'I
just need the money.'
He
hadn't thought about returning to the entertainment industry with the
re-release, and...... He didn't know whether to correct this or not.
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[JJ,
why did it come out already?]
[I
rested enough. What's that?]
When
I am at home, I keep hearing the kids screaming. Closing his mouth tightly and
frowning, Yoon Jay changed into the black uniform symbolizing a firefighter,
and went out to the garage.
[Why
is the local broadcasting station here?]
[The
whole place has been a little depressed lately because of the incident. They
want to interview the heroes of the incident to comfort the public.]
[What's
a hero......]
A
real hero wouldn't have let anyone die. I couldn't help but snicker at the
mental clutter.
Oliver
felt sympathy for Yoon Jay as he stood up. Because his situation was
understandable.
[Looks
like someone's on their way to work!]
[Oh,
he's......]
The
reporter didn't pass by Yoon Jay, who stood out from the crowd both ethnically
and physically.
The
Captain, who was hurriedly following behind the reporter, looked worried. No,
he already told him to rest for a while, why did he go back to work?
[Hello,
can I have a quick interview with you?]
Yoon
Jay shielded his face with the back of his hand from the broadcast camera. The
large, black lens looked like someone's eyes and the mouth of an animal with
its mouth wide open.
[Put
the camera away, please.]
[What?]
[I
couldn't show my face like this.]
He
didn't say he wouldn't, he said he couldn't. Yoon Jay covers his face with his
hands and hangs his head.
[Ollie!
Take JJ with you!]
[Yes,
Cap.]
The
reporter is dumbfounded as Oliver walks away.
[Did
I do something wrong?]
[No,
it's not like that. Uhm, he's the one who entered the scene.]
[Ah......]
The
reporter, who had been showing signs of discomfort, immediately became solemn.
The
incident plunged not only LA but the entire United States into sorrow.
A
tragedy at a high school. The SWAT team had yet to arrive. Bleeding and
isolated students called 911 from the scene. If the treatment is delayed, their
lives are at risk.
After
a while of consideration, Yoon Jay and several other firefighters entered
secretly.
[......He's
the one in the picture.]
The
scary and breathtaking confrontation took a long time, which is why there were
many photos taken by the media.
An
Asian firefighter running out carrying a student was easily noticeable. And
even the sight of him looking at a child covered in a white cloth, with nothing
but tears streaming down his face.
The
scene made headlines in the local media the next day.
Of
course, there was the impact of the incident, but it was the very real horror
that Yoon Jay was so sensitive to.
Thanks
to his father, he is already quite adept at getting used to DSLR cameras, but
he still hasn't gotten over his phobia of big broadcast cameras.
Just
then, the fire department's loud, vibrating siren sounded.
[Let's
go.]
[Are
you alright? I think you need to rest......]
Ignoring
Oliver's protests, Yoon Jay got into the fire truck.
"......Ah."
The
sound of the alarm woke him from his dream. Sitting up, Yoon Jay searched for a
headache pill in his drawer and popped it into his mouth.
'I'm
going to have a bad day.'
Suddenly,
he had an old dream.
"Brief
me about today's schedule."
"Yes,
Vice Chairwoman."
Maybe
it's because of this person's influence.
Yoon
Jay glanced at the back of Cho Yoo-kyung's head as she was being briefed by the
secretary.
After
going to Lee Young-chang, Cho Yoo-kyung had been actively traveling to
re-release <Children>, and Yoon Jay had to guard her back.
"Vice
Chairwoman, it's been a while since you've been this excited, hasn't it?"
"Is
<Children> really that good?"
In
fact, <Children> seemed like an excuse to have a reunion, but the fact
that the Vice Chairwoman personally attended the re-release was new to others.
"Sunbae."
"Kim
Juhwan, you gained some weight after becoming a CEO."
The
head of the production company and the actor's agency, called Kim Juhwan,
smiled. This person also feels familiar. Maybe he was the person that I encountered
when I was Yoon Jae-hee.
"Why
don't you gather up and do a GV?"
T/N:
I'm sorry but I don't know what GV is. Good Vibes??
"GV?
I'd love to. Let's talk about our memories. Will we be able to do it with
Young-chang -Hyung?"
"If
possible, it would be nice if the actor came out and did it."
"Actor?
Is Jae-hee coming back? I heard he doesn't have any thoughts of it."
When
I go around with Cho Yoo-kyung, the name of the past keeps popping up. This
makes me dream about the past.
Yoon
Jay looked around silently and figured out fire extinguishers, emergency exits,
and locations where a mysterious gunman might hide. It was his habit.
It
was a bit late because the staff were moving around. Why did the meeting place
happen to be a movie filming location?
"Did
you hear about that?"
"Of
course. Young-chang -Hyung always waiting for his permission. So, when he
suddenly asked me to re-release it, I thought he had contacted him."
"Wouldn’t
he come back if I gave him some support? What do you think?"
Kim
Juhwan cupped his chin. He was an assistant director at the time and had been
close to Yoon Jae-hee during filming.
"Hmm......
That won't work, I'm sure he dropped out of the entertainment industry."
"Is
that still the case?"
"Doesn't
childhood trauma last a long time? He suffered a lot from the media. I heard he
was bullied too...... If it were me, wouldn't it be better if I didn't look
this way, right?"
My
situation isn't that serious. Yoon Jay made a short comment in his mind.
"Instead,
please take care of my kids."
"What?"
Kim
Juhwan called out to some actors who were waiting to be filmed.
"Come
on, say hello. Vice Chairwoman of KE Group, Cho Yoo-kyung."
"Hello!
I'm an actor, my name is Im Siwoo!"
"I'm
in my third year of debut......"
Some
of the actors were slightly known, while others were newcomers. Cho Yoo-kyung
glanced at Kim Juhwan.
"I
was wondering why you chose this venue......"
"Sunbae
-nim, please take a look at them. Our kids are really good, but we didn't have
support......"
"He's
the most accomplished."
Cho
Yoo-kyung frowned slightly. She doesn't like this kind of request. Kim Juhwan
must know that. How desperate he was.
"I
think the guy behind me is better."
Cho
Yoo-kyung felt a little disappointed, so she was unnecessarily grumpy.
Kim
Juhwan and the other actors' gazes turn to Yoon Jay, and Park Chul-woo, who is
standing guard next to him, has a mischievous look in his eyes.
'You're
being too bold.'
If
you do this, then I'm the one who will get caught up for no reason. Yoon Jay held
back the sigh that was about to come out on his own.
"The
person behind you is......"
"He's
my bodyguard, why? Are you uncomfortable?"
"Ah,
no. He's famous on the Internet these days."
"Famous?"
"Don't
you know, Sunbae -nim?"
Kim
Juhwan explained as he searched for a post about a handsome bodyguard on the
internet community and showed it to Cho Yoo-kyung.
The
actors who were caught in the middle and watching carefully fell back, some of
them unnecessarily casting resentful glances at Yoon Jay.
Cho
Yoo-kyung and Kim Juhwan were even watching the MyTube direct cam video.
"Look
at him holding the fence. He looks like an action actor, doesn't he?"
"Oh."
"You're
even better in person."
Kim
Juhwan's eyes light up. The CEO's kids are looking at me with his eyes lit up.
"Really?
Hmm...... Mr. Park."
Park
Chul-woo steps forward when his name is called.
"Yes."
"How
about you allow Yoon Jay -ssi to do a camera test?"
"I
think his opinion is the more important."
Cho
Yoo-kyung and Park Chul-woo looked back at me. Kim Juhwan, the actors, and even
the staff who were watching nearby were all staring at me.
'It's
difficult......'
Yoon
Jay swallowed hard his saliva. He still wasn't sure if he could handle a camera
like that.
"I'm
afraid it will interfere with the filming."
"It's
okay, this movie director is my drinking buddy."
I
pull it out and realize that Cho Yoo-kyung is more aggressive than I thought.
Yoon Jay stared at Park Chul-woo with an ambiguous expression.
"......Please."
Cho
Yoo-kyung is a networker and a tycoon. The more they look good in her eyes, the
more work Wings Company will get, and the employees will also be able to
receive generous bonuses.
'Hmm......'
Park
Chul-woo was a nice guy. He allowed me to sign on as a freelancer after being
told I didn't want a full-time job, I always took unexpected vacations to spend
time with the twins, and he'd been good at hiding my identity when I've been
questioned in various places because of my recognizable face.
'I
guess I'll just have to be patient.'
Yoon
Jay sighed softly and followed the staff to stand in front of the camera.
"Oh......"
"You
look good in cameras too."
There
was a brief gasp from the people watching on the monitors, including the head
of the movie set, the Director.
"Hey,
why don't you take a look at this camera?"
The
Director must have mistaken Yoon Jay for a rookie actor. Yoon Jay roughly
complied with their request and tried to be as camera-agnostic as possible.
"That's
enough."
By
the time I realized I was feeling sick to my stomach, Cho Yoo-kyung had
permitted me to leave.
Yoon
Jay walked off from the camera at a faster pace than usual. Park Chul-woo
thanked him and patted him on the shoulder.
"Your
complexion is a little pale. Are you sick?"
"......No."
Yoon
Jay turned around and glanced at the camera.
'It's
better than I thought......'
It
was worth it.
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