Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 5



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Episode 5

From the ‘bottom’ to the ‘highest’.

I don’t know exactly what he meant by that, but at that moment, Heeseong’s expression couldn’t help but become quite serious.

Above all, the atmosphere in which Kang Se-ra brought up those words felt meaningful.

“What do you think? If it’s okay with you, I think I can help you out a bit.”

Kang Se-ra stopped eating and looked at Hee-seong.

“Do you remember what I said on set this morning? I said that Hee-sung was my lifesaver and that I would definitely repay that debt somehow. That wasn’t just a passing remark. That’s why I’m here now.”

Kang Se-ra, who had been smiling all the time until just before.

For some reason, his expression was as serious as Heesung’s now.

“I don’t know much about Hee-sung, so this might be presumptuous, but I want Hee-sung to take a different path than he has taken so far. Not something with a clear limit or a set ending, but something where no one can guarantee how it will end.”

“Isn’t that something you can’t guarantee the outcome of?”

“Yes. Of course, I don’t know if it will be good or bad, but you can’t know until you try. At least, it will be different from the past when Heesung confined himself within a fence, right?”

fence.

For some reason, those words struck Heeseong hard in the heart. It felt like he had been hit with a deadly punch.

Heesung also had things he wanted to do and a future he dreamed of.

But since that was the path I had walked and this was the reality, I had no choice but to just adapt and live with it.

I always felt this way when I saw Im Eun-ha.

A good university, active extracurricular activities, and extremely high specs that cannot be compared to your own.

Not only did she get hired by the best advertising company in Korea, but she also passed interviews with several other companies at the same time, and chose Line Planning among them.

Having been on the same team as her for the past two years, Heesung has been able to view his own situation and circumstances more objectively.

Maybe her current status is a natural result of the amount of effort she and I have put in.

Not only Im Eun-ha, but everyone there was like that.

So I thought that was my limitation and reality.

A little while ago, the word ‘fence’ that Kang Se-ra mentioned sent a small ripple through Hee-sung’s mind.

“What exactly do you want to say? What do you mean by that thing?”

When Heeseong asked, Kang Se-ra did not answer right away but smiled.

And she countered the question with a question, changing the direction of her legs.

“The soju commercial I did today. The first person to recommend me as a model was Hee-sung, right? That’s why I signed my first contract, and then my second and third contracts.”

It was you who recommended Kang Se-ra as an advertising model.

Heeseong raised his eyebrows, wondering what was going on.

“What do you mean… … .”

“Didn’t that person say that at the photoshoot earlier? That Manager Yang Won-ho said that Hee-sung was the first model on the list, and that I was given the highest star rating among them? Isn’t that right?”

Hee-sung searched his memory as he listened to Kang Se-ra’s story. Only then did he understand what she was talking about.

“Oh, that’s not what I recommended. I just organized objective indicators to show you. There are internal measurement methods within the company when listing models. There were a few others besides Kang Se-ra, and after a meeting, the proposal was ultimately given to Kang Se-ra.”

Advertising companies often compile various data about celebrities.

Rather than dividing them into levels, we collected brand reputation, image, and recent model contract fees, and based on that, we selected the model that would be suitable for this advertisement.

And at that time, Heeseong was in charge of compiling and listing the data.

Because we just had to pick out female singers and actors who met the various conditions set by Manager Yang Won-ho.

So, it was wrong to say that he, a mere part-time worker, recommended Kang Se-ra.

“Well, that manager’s story was different. He said that he had pulled out a lot of information about me and that it was reflected positively in the meeting. Hee-sung also said that I was the most suitable among the list? Did I hear that wrong?”

In response to Kang Se-ra’s question, Hee-seong licked his lips as he recalled the situation at the time.

If you look at the wording itself, she was right.

“That’s true, but that was just what I told the manager, along with the visible indicators and my personal opinion. Because he asked for the opinions of not only me but also all of the team members. That probably didn’t have any influence on the hiring process for Kang Se-ra.”

Despite Heeseong’s negative words, Kangse nodded and smiled.

“Really? But I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but I heard that not only me, but all the models that Heesung recommended ended up being huge hits? That’s why all of them ended up renewing their contracts.”

Typically, advertising contracts are signed for a short term of six months, and are then extended for another six months or a year based on sales, reputation, and internal decisions.

During the past two years that Heesung worked, most of the advertisements he was in charge of at Line Planning ended up signing new model contracts.

Because sales, reputation, and results all showed positive indicators.

As Kang Se-ra said earlier, coincidentally most of those models matched Hee-sung’s picks.

“Of course, it’s impossible for Hee-sung to have the ability to see the future or anything like that, but the results are telling us that Hee-sung clearly has a special intuition. I’m thinking that maybe we can try to use that.”

“Are you feeling it?”

Kang Se-ra nodded, changing the direction of her legs.

“That guy, Manager Yang Won-ho, said that after working together for two years, Hee-sung definitely has a unique sense and intuition. So maybe he could shine in the entertainment industry.”

“… … The entertainment industry?”

“I told you about our CEO earlier, right? He used to have only 600 won, but now he has hundreds of billions of won in assets. And that’s not all. He is someone who lacks neither wealth nor fame. So, Hee-sung can definitely become like him.”

Kang Se-ra, who was leaning against the back of the sofa, leaned forward and stared at Hee-seong.

“Hee-sung, would you like to try being a manager? I think the abilities you’ve shown so far would be enough to shine in this field.”

Heesung’s eyes narrowed at the word manager.

Because it was a job I had never even thought about.

“When you say manager, do you mean a celebrity manager?”

“Yes. Of course, it’s not something that can be said to be easy, but it’s a job where the compensation is certain based on ability and results. The contract period is inevitable, but the scope of work is not limited like what Hee-seong has done so far. It will be a job where Hee-seong can fully demonstrate his abilities. Hee-seong may be able to achieve much more than he thinks.”

Hee-sung also knew a lot about the job of a manager.

A job with distinct light and dark sides.

Only those who endure and survive to the end can obtain both wealth and fame, but the odds of that happening are extremely low.

No wonder nine out of ten first-year Lords run away.

“Ah! Heesung, do you have a driver’s license?”

Heeseong nodded at Kang Se-ra’s question.

“The military? Have you been in the military?”

“Yes. I served in the military as a driver.”

“Oh! Then it has all the basic requirements. Heh, then it can be deployed immediately? How about starting tomorrow?”

Hee-sung had never thought about becoming a manager.

No, I never even considered the entertainment industry in the first place.

I just thought of it as a completely different world, separate from myself.

I couldn’t help but feel bewildered when I suddenly received an offer to become his manager, and from the top actress in Korea at that.

Kang Se-ra raised the corners of her lips slightly at the sight of Hee-seong staring into space with his mouth closed.

Then she put her hand into her handbag, took out a white envelope, and held it out to Heesung.

“What is this?”

“This is a small token of my appreciation for this matter. Of course, I’m not saying that I’m going to let this be the end of it all. He may be my life-saver, and I can’t settle things with a mere sum of money. So, doesn’t that mean that this is the only price I can pay for my life? Hehe.”

Kang Se-ra added, smiling and pushing the thick envelope closer to Hee-seong.

“I will take responsibility for Hee-sung’s future. So that Hee-sung can take a new path and reach a sufficient position there. Of course, everything else is entirely up to Hee-sung.”

Hee-sung’s eyes became even narrower as he said he would take responsibility for the future.

“Are you saying you will hire me as Kang Se-ra’s manager?”

When Heeseong asked, Kang Se-ra smiled faintly and shook her head.

“Since ancient times, managers have been able to climb higher more quickly if they can fully, or even 100%, use their abilities. It would be difficult for Hee-sung to receive much attention if he were my manager. I am already an accomplished celebrity.”

Kang Se-ra leaned back against the backrest again and looked at Hee-seong.

“First of all, wouldn’t it be better for Mr. Hee-seong to experience whether this job is suitable for him or not? After that, it won’t be too late to accept my offer. Well, there’s someone who needs someone just like you, Mr. Hee-seong.”

Kang Se-ra smiled in an unknown way as she said those words.

However, it was at that moment that Heeseong, who was locking eyes with Kang Se-ra, began to hear an unidentified voice again.

The moment he heard the voice of someone who was both familiar and unfamiliar, a huge wave could not help but run through Heeseong’s heart.

[Heh. I told you, Hee Sung would definitely succeed in this industry. Look, all the celebrities want to work with Hee Sung these days. They hear rumors everywhere.]

Genius Manager Who Hears Voices