Fashion Genius Collects Stars - Chapter 107



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Episode 107 Happy and Joyful

Passion.

It means being very happy and joyful.

It is said that there is a saying like this in the Analects of Confucius.

‘Isn’t it a joy to learn and practice from time to time?’

‘Isn’t it a joy to have friends come from far away?’

It is said that these are the first sentences that appear when you open the Analects of Confucius.

[Study of the study …

[Yubungjaewonbangrae Bulyeokrakho]

When translated into Korean, happy and joyful have similar meanings, but in fact, they have different meanings.

‘Heat’ is what’s inside the mind, and ‘rock’ is what’s outside.

If studying, developing, and feeling joy are things that come from learning on your own,

The pleasure you feel when hanging out with friends.

Ultimately, joy is a word that expresses all kinds of happiness that a person can feel.

The joy that happens inside.

The joy of taking place outside.

The reason I’m suddenly saying this is because I’m happy.

It’s because my life is so full these days.

Isn’t this passion?

I design new clothes and show them to the world. I hold a bigger world inside me and express it in my own way.

Even the tedious repetition of sitting at my desk, staring blankly, then cutting, then sewing, was all a joy.

And now that it’s out in the world, people who recognize it are flocking to me.

More and more guests, more and more reviews, and evaluations from various experts.

The thrilling surge of dopamine.

Yes, this is pleasure.

And then my real friends came too.

I feel like I’m richer than Allison Pelley.

“PD!”

As soon as I entered the store, Han Min-ha took off his mask and called me.

“Surprise!”

“Hey, I’m here!”

The always cheerful Shizuka Hoshi tried to surprise me by spreading her arms, and Emily approached me with brisk strides, grabbing my hand and bumping our shoulders.

After that, Minseo and Yun Chae-in bowed their heads and greeted me.

“What’s going on here, everyone! You must be busy preparing for your comeback!”

I think I was twice as excited because I really didn’t think these guys would come.

At the same time, I was also worried.

To me, they are now like comfortable younger siblings, but aren’t they actually famous celebrities? Superstars whose every schedule is controlled by the company and whose every action becomes a product.

“Can you just come here like this?”

Then Shizuka passed me and walked deep into the store, shouting.

“It doesn’t matter! I came with permission!”

Emily also passed me by, patted my clothes, and spoke as if nothing had happened.

“No problem, bro! School Zone and Cop and Tief are family. Man!”

It had just opened so there weren’t any customers.

Maybe he came here intentionally to take advantage of this timing.

Only the store employees were shocked and made a fuss.

Everyone seemed excited to the point of blushing at the appearance of the idol group that was shaking up South Korea.

Then, he glances at me as I interact with these children without any hesitation.

I saw the longing in those eyes.

My shoulders felt proud for no reason.

Look.

Do you now understand the status of the chief designer of ?

Ma! I go to the school zone and eat! And I make phone calls! Huh?

Meanwhile, the children looked around the store, chatting away.

“Hmm. I did look at the clothes before I came, but… … I really like them all.”

Han Min-ha gave a meaningful look.

Then the rest of the members unanimously agreed to it.

“That’s right! They’re basic items, but they all fit well and look luxurious!”

“I want to have them all Yeah~”

Then they exchanged glances among themselves and suddenly shouted in unison.

“Give me everything you have here!”

With those words, as if they had prepared in advance, they handed the staff a sheet with their sizes written on it!

I ended up flustered by the guys’ bold attitude.

“Hey. Hey. What are you talking about buying? That’s overspending. I’ll pick out something that suits you… … .”

Then Yun Chae-in shook her head firmly.

“Oh, PD-nim. We’re buying it because we need it.”

Emily suddenly interrupted and started to tease him.

“So! The customer wants to buy it, but the boss talks back… …?”

No. Why are these like this?

“Hey, hey. Then I’ll just give it to you.”

Then Minseo, who had been quiet the whole time, stepped forward.

“No! That’s celebrity bullying.”

“What kind of bullying are you talking about? I said I’d give it to you.”

“No, we have to take care of our image.”

“No. Then at least get a discount… … .”

“I don’t know. I don’t know. Here. Here, take the card! There’s absolutely no discounts or rewards!”

Minseo shook her head and immediately swiped her card at the counter staff.

No, why is it like this?

Minseo, me, and the kids from the school zone were all mixed up and fighting over the cards.

The staff burst into laughter at our noisy appearance.

It was an embarrassing yet funny moment.

however.

“Oh, hello?”

While they were fighting, Minseo was suddenly seen holding her cell phone and stepping back.

The phone call came.

I saw the name on the screen without realizing it.

‘Radiation Winnie.’

A member of a boy group who is as senior as Minseo and is known to be a tough opponent.

That was definitely the name.

Are you still bothering me these days?

Minseo walked out of the store quickly.

The guy’s face, frozen hard, was painfully fixed in my eyes.

* * *

After a brief commotion, the school zone children put their masks back on.

The guys had shopping bags full of clothes from our store hanging from their hands.

“Then let’s go!”

“See you later!”

“thank you!”

The children leave, greeting each other cheerfully.

Meanwhile, several other customers who had come in approached me and asked me.

“Over there. Right?”

“Is this a school zone?”

I just answered with a smile.

“Wow! Wow! Awesome!”

“Wow! Your head is really this big!”

Seeing the cheering guests makes my shoulders lift again.

But unlike before, I couldn’t just be happy.

Minseo’s stern expression from earlier kept lingering in my memory.

I left a text message for Minseo.

– Minseo. If anything happens, you have to contact me. Even if nothing happens, contact me! Got it?

Radiation Winnie.

The name was like a thorn stuck in the roof of my mouth.

But today I didn’t have time to worry for long.

“Hyung Yongwon!”

What day is it today?

Long, slender legs entered the store with refreshing steps. It was the appearance of actor Kim Ji-hoon, who is enjoying a second heyday thanks to the success of .

As soon as he entered, he looked around the store and shouted coolly.

“Brother! All the clothes here! In the size that fits me!”

… …Why are they like this?

Did you do it as a group? Today?

I sighed and approached the guy.

To compete in Korea’s national sport, card wrestling.

“Oh, why are you buying this! Put it in! I’ll just give it to you.”

“Oh! I said I’m alive? Are you ignoring me, hyung?”

Even this guy Kim Ji-hoon didn’t come during a time when there weren’t any customers, like in a school zone…

The whole scene of us wrangling over cards was spread all over social media, causing an uproar.

– Hahahaha no. Jihoon hyung. Why are you doing that there? Hahahahaha

– Oh no. Celebrities are the same. Is it a Korean specialty? LOL

– In the morning, School Zone came to visit! In the afternoon, Kim Ji-hoon came to visit. It seems like everyone’s loyalty is no joke?

↳ It seems like Lee Yong-won takes good care of the people around him.

– This is so obviously fake. Anyone can see that it’s viral. Why would you lie about this?

↳ Bottled water

– Where is it?

↳ Mirinae Department Store Myeongdong Branch.

– Hahahahaha I was looking for news about the release of Lucy Phone and this came up through the algorithm.

The day passed by so quickly.

Today, while looking up issues related to , which became very hot thanks to School Zone and Kim Ji-hoon, I suddenly had that thought.

I really think what Minseo said is true.

‘Sincerity gets through.’

All these issues that are happening now are not of my own making.

It’s just a process of somehow putting my heart into every moment, and that crude feeling being conveyed, and then coming back to me.

School Zone, Kim Ji-hoon, Sung Jin-hee, if the connection I have with them is revealed, people will like it too.

Because it’s good, I like it.

So, before thinking about tactics and strategies to create an issue, let’s think about how I can be better to the people around me.

And then, another truth came back to me.

Booooooo-

It was a call from Chairman Kim Si-on of the Gyeongsang Group.

“Oh, yes. Mr. Chairman! What’s the matter?”

– Hello, Designer Lee Yong-won. Are you aware that our new Lucy Phone will be released soon?

“Yes. I know. There are a lot of related videos on YouTube.”

– It’s a sudden thought. I was thinking about doing an event with .

“With us?”

– Yes. One of the reasons why this new product is getting attention is because of the YouTube broadcast that we did together with the designer. So I think it would be a good idea to do some marketing as well.

“How?”

– Wear the new product, hold up the Lucy Phone, take a picture and post it on SNS! Then, we will choose the 100 coolest people and give them the latest laptop from our Gyeomyeong Group!

“omg!”

– how is it?

“No… … Then it would be great for us. Is there no burden on our side?”

– Oh, we are so grateful that you even lent us your name.

“No. But the Commandment Group is releasing 100 laptops… … .”

– Haha. If you just help us promote the event at , it will be a profitable business for us. Okay, I will organize it like that and submit the proposal.

The call was disconnected.

“Heh heh… … .”

My heart was tingling.

I came to feel the power of ‘trust’.

In fact, when two organizations join forces, a fight is bound to break out.

Am I at a loss?

Aren’t they looking at me like a fool?

If you keep this kind of vigilance, even issues that could be quickly agreed upon will end up being postponed day after day.

But groups bound by trust and goodwill are different.

Rather than calculating the detailed pros and cons, let’s just join forces.

The decision-making process is fast and the work process is enjoyable.

I felt powerful.

A strong strength that comes not from my own strength alone, but from trusting others together.

I feel good.

I haven’t lived wrongly so far.

happy.

be pleasant.

I hope we can continue like this, helping each other, and doing well together.

Booooooo-

It was thanks to you.

When the phone rang again, I answered it without even checking who it was from.

I was able to say hello in a very pleasant and energetic way.

“Yes. This is Lee Yong-won!”

I hope that the energy I’m feeling right now is conveyed to whoever it is.

And the answer came back.

– PD… … .

“Minseo?!”

uh?

Her voice was very muffled.

His voice came out thin, as if he was sleepy.

But I understood it right away.

– PD… … .

Minseo was crying.

Calling me.

My whole body felt cold.