boyutpedia Chapter 453: One Person Worth a Hundred
Chapter 453: One Person Worth a Hundred
Chapter 453: One Person Worth a Hundred
"What's the big deal? They're just Powertuff Girl dolls."
Five dolls leaned against the wall in the smallest room of the Pyramid Hotel penthouse. Each doll stood two meters tall and was wrapped in transparent plastic with a large ribbon tied around its neck.
These were custom-ordered gifts specially made for Miso, who loved the Powertuff Girls.
I hugged the packaged Blossom doll and grinned brightly. "They're awesome, right?"
Sae-Ri shook her head in disbelief. "Yoon-Ho oppa, seriously? All five of them are two meters tall? Isn't that overkill?"
"No, no~ The Powertuff Girls are only complete when all five are together. If just one were big, it'd get lonely."
"Wow. You're unbelievable, Yoon-Ho oppa."
"Anyway, come on. Let's carry them out. Miso is waiting."
Humming the Powertuff Girls' theme song 'We're All Powertuff!', I carried the doll out of the room.
When we showed up with the dolls, everyone gathered in the living room froze in shock.
"Whoa~ No way!"
"Why are those dolls so huge?"
"And there are five of them!"
Cries of disbelief echoed through the room, but Miso's eyes lit up like hearts.
Miso squealed with delight, "Wow!"
'It's a success!'
No matter what expressions anyone made or what they said, all that mattered was that Miso smiled.
I gently placed the doll beside Miso. The four others who followed me carefully set down the remaining 2 meter Powertuff Girl dolls.
"This is your birthday gift, Miso. Well? How do you like it?"
Surrounded by the five massive dolls, Miso beamed as if she had the whole world. "This is the happiest day of my life, Uncle Yoon-Ho!"
For me, it was also the happiest moment since the regression. This was a moment I had thought I would never witness again. Seeing Miso smile like this made it all worth it.
"Me too!"
***
I spent a dreamlike day with Yoo-Jin and Miso yesterday, eating delicious food and playing in the jacuzzi in the penthouse.
When I arrived at work the next day, I parked in the underground garage and checked my planner.
[Everyday V12]
[Date: December 2, 2020]
[Fortune of the Day: Financial luck is extremely good.]
The Fortune of the Day feature only appeared when it had high accuracy, and seeing it early in the morning put me in a great mood.
"Not just good but extremely good? This must mean a bonus... How much will it be?"
Hoop Entertainment was known for rewarding its actors and singers generously when they delivered results. Since Lee Tae-Poong had won Best Actor Award at the prestigious Hwangryong Film Association, the reward was bound to be substantial, just as today's fortune reading predicted.
Feeling upbeat, I stepped out of my car with light steps. When I reached the elevator, I noticed a banner hanging on the wall.
[(Congratulations) Hwangryong Film Association Best Actor Award – Lee Tae-Poong (Celebration)]
"Mr. Kang seems to be in high spirits."
No one from Hoop Entertainment won an award last year. Perhaps that's why Kang Gam-Chan was more delighted than anyone about this year's win at the Hwangryong Film Association.
As I took the elevator up to the office, the sunbae talent agents from Actor Division 2 greeted me with congratulations and brought up yesterday's events.
"Team Lead Jung, maybe it's time for you to debut as a celebrity too."
"You didn't lose out at all even in the two-shot with Tae-Poong!"
"Whoa~ It's the gorgeous talent agent!"
"You were trending at number two in real time search rankings. Next time, aim for number one!"
Thanks to Lee Tae-Poong mentioning me during his acceptance speech at the Hwangryong Film Association, my face appeared on screen for nearly a full minute in a two-shot. As a result, the term "Lee Tae-Poong's gorgeous talent agent" trended in the top ten real-time search rankings all day yesterday.
I said, "Believe it or not, a few new agencies actually contacted me and asked if I'd consider becoming a celebrity. They even gave me business cards!"
My playful comment made the talent agents burst into laughter, as they knew better than anyone that I had no such intentions.
The company staff couldn't hide their excitement over the rare big win. However, the celebration was short-lived. After settling at my desk, I called for a meeting with the talent agents of Team Jung.
Today was December 2nd.
The busiest month of the year for entertainment companies had officially begun.
***
Once the Team Jung talent agents gathered in the meeting room, I addressed the pressing issues first.
"Now that Tae-Poong has won the award, the scrutiny on our team's celebrities will intensify. Please be more vigilant than ever."
I shared anecdotes from interactions with industry talent agents during the awards and reception, emphasizing the need for caution.
"Make sure to meticulously monitor any complaints circulating among on site PDs and staff. If there are any conflicts with other agencies' actors or talent agents, report to me immediately."
At that moment, Lee Yung-Jin asked a question. "Mr. Jung, when will we get additional manpower? At this rate, it'll be tough to handle the year end schedules in December. Plus, shouldn't we already have replacements lined up with the promotion coming next month?"
To prepare for the merger with Gwanwoo Entertainment filled with Suhyaejong graduates, Kang Gam-Chan and Kang Ji-Yung had been actively recruiting talent agents and actors. However, the new recruits had yet to be assigned to Actor Division 2.
I answered, "They'll be assigned starting this week, so don't worry. We're getting a mix of rookies and experienced hires."
Only then did the staff let out sighs of relief. After all, every helping hand would be desperately needed in December.
I continued the meeting. "Also, limit the number of TV appearances for Tae-Poong to two this week. The filming schedule for Jiri Mountain is already packed, so it's impossible to add more."
The release date for Jiri Mountain was set for late January, while the TVM's The Foodie Nomads featuring him and Haru had been scheduled for February. Lee Tae-Poong was now living the true life of a star with no room for rest.
"Yes, Mr. Jung."
Next, I reviewed the schedule for the year end music festivals hosted by the three major broadcasters. These year end music festivals were a summary of the year's achievements and required joint performances with other groups.
At that moment, Do Ran-Hee grumbled. "Mr. Jung, when will the Hoengseong Girls High School girls arrive? Ms. Eun and I are barely managing to maintain Cherry Blossom's music chart rankings on our own."
Cherry Blossom had achieved six consecutive weeks at number one with their new song 'My First Love Story.' But recently, a female solo singer Lim Ga-Joo, who gained popularity with a ballad she had released at the end of the year, and the male-female duo LaLaLa Band were rapidly climbing the charts to challenge Cherry Blossom's lead.
To counter this, Eun Ji-Yoo and Do Ran-Hee had been preparing promotional materials and handling media responses, resulting in sleepless nights.
Do Ran-Hee added, "If the Hoengseong Girls High School girls are late, at least treat us to some beef for our hard work."
'Ah, so that was her real goal.'
When we secured a venue for the last year-end concert, we had beef to celebrate. Ever since then, Do Ran-Hee had been singing about beef every time she saw me.
'But there's no chance of that this time.'
Seizing the moment, I called out toward the meeting room door. "Come on in, everyone!"
The door opened and four individuals entered. They were Han Kkot-Nim, Park Han-Byul, Yang Ji-Woo, and Sung Ji-Yeon—the Hoengseong Girls High School girls who were known for their efficiency.
"Hello!"
"We're here!"
The sudden appearance of the Hoengseong Girls High School girls, the executives of Cherry Blossom's fan club, left everyone stunned.
Do Ran-Hee asked, "What? How did you guys get here?"
Han Kkot-Nim made a peace sign with her fingers and grinned. "Hehe! We all got accepted through early admission!"
Just like Cha Eun-Sol, all four girls had secured early admissions to Hongyeon University.
However, the moment the Hoengseong Girls High School girls appeared, Do Ran-Hee looked disappointed. It was clear she realized her beef hopes had been dashed.
I said, "Enough complaining, Ran-Hee. These executive members will help manage and run the fan club from now on."
Do Ran-Hee replied with a reluctant expression. "Fine..."
That's when Sung Ji-Yeon spoke up. "Oh, and we're having a rooftop barbecue at our dorm later. Our parents brought some beef."
Do Ran-Hee's previously dull eyes lit up in an instant. "Really?"
"Yes, they're unloading it right now at DH Villa across the street. They brought about fifty geun worth of beef divided by cut, so there should be plenty for everyone in the company. The rooftop is huge, so we can eat there."
'Fifty geun!?'
One geun was 600 grams, so 50 geun equaled a staggering 30 kilograms. And these weren't just any cuts. It included prime cuts like ribeye, chuck flap tail, brisket, tenderloin, and top sirloin.
Do Ran-Hee exclaimed with starry eyes, "Ji-Yeon, how about living with me forever?"
Eun Ji-Yoo pinched Do Ran-Hee's thigh to snap her out of it.
"Ouch!"
"Get a grip, Do Ran-Hee."
Momentarily losing her senses over beef, Do Ran-Hee finally composed herself. "I'm sorry."
Eun Ji-Yoo shook her head before asking the girls, "By the way, are you all staying at DH Villa too?"
Han Kkot-Nim nodded. "Yes."
"Eun-Sol mentioned she's staying there as well."
"We know. That villa belongs to Ji-Yeon's family. So we're all living there together."
"What?"
It turned out that the seven story luxury DH Villa located in front of the company had been built by Sung Ji-Yeon's grandfather. He was the president of Donghae Fisheries Inc. and owned fleets of squid and pollock fishing boats.
He adored his granddaughter so much that he built a luxury villa in Apgujeong just so she could comfortably enjoy her hobbies, even fan activities. Thanks to this, I was able to arrange a low-cost room for Cha Eun-Sol through Sung Ji-Yeon.
"So from now on, just leave on site cheering squads for Cherry Blossom and Ha-Na unnie to us! We'll pack the audience with our people!"
Impressed by Sung Ji-Yeon's influence and wealth, the Team Jung talent agents all made heart signs with their hands.
"Ji-Yeon, we love you!"
"Wow~ Ji-Yeon, you're the best!"
At that moment, I felt grateful I had approached the Hoengseong Girls High School girls when we first met. I once again realized fate truly works in fascinating ways.
Just then, my phone rang.
[Caller ID: President Kang Gam-Chan]
"One moment, please."
Since it was Kang Gam-Chan's call, I paused the meeting and took the call.
-Team Lead Jung, where are you right now?
"Hi, Mr. Kang. I'm in a meeting right now."
-Come to my office immediately. Mr. Jin Sung-Joon of Jinseong Foods is here in person to discuss Tae-Poong and Yoo-Jin's commercials.
"Mr. Jin himself came in person?"
At that moment, I recalled Fortune of the Day.
'It said that my financial luck will be extremely good, right?'
If we signed an advertising contract with Jinseong Foods, my bonus would undoubtedly increase further.
After asking the team members to help guide Cha Eun-Sol and the Hoengseong Girls High School girls around the company, I headed straight to the president's office.
However, the financial luck I encountered there was entirely unexpected.
Ristretto's Thoughts
But how good-looking is Jung Yoon-Ho anyway? Lee Tae-Poong is known for his good looks, but if Jung Yoon-Ho looks just as good... Dang, must be nice