Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 56
Only Noblemtl
Episode 56
Despite Yoo Hyeong-seok’s words that he would listen to anything, nothing was going into Hee-seong’s head at the moment.
This was because the crisp check paper in front of me was densely packed with an unknown number of zeros.
‘It’s really worth 100 million won… … ? I thought I only saw things like this in movies.’
If it weren’t for the Korean words ‘Geumil Eomyeongjeong’ written next to the number, I probably would have counted them out several times.
It was surprising that a check for 100 million won actually existed, but it was also shocking to see two of them.
Looking at that excitement, Yu Hyeong-seok asked nonchalantly.
“Why, is it too little? Should I have given you one more?”
“No, it’s not! It’s just that the amount written on it is so large… … . I feel like it’s too much to pay for what I’ve done.”
“Haha, is that so? Why do you think so?”
“As you know from the report, all I did was to figure out the situation and relay it to Chief Seungik Joo here. It was Chief Joo, not me, who investigated the case and brought things back to square one.”
“Wasn’t it Jeong Hee-seong who told the head of the headquarters to buy the cell phone first? He said that only then could the issue be resolved and the members’ contracts be renewed. I think that’s how I received the report.”
“Yes, that’s true, but that’s because I happened to overhear the conversation… … .”
“By chance… … . Why did Jeong Hee-seong go all the way to Jeju Island to do something that could have just been a coincidence? He’s not even a member of GEM?”
“… … Ah, that’s… … .”
I had nothing to say.
As Yoo Hyeong-seok said, it was something that should have just ended there.
Because it might seem even stranger to be so proactive about who you heard the conversation with or what was contained in it.
It would have been reckless to dig up the details of another company’s business without even knowing what the currency meant.
However, Heeseong did such an unconventional thing and confirmed that his prediction was correct, and even suggested a solution to Seungik Joo.
As a result, we were able to recover the members’ financial losses without causing major damage.
If Heesung hadn’t heard the phone call that day, if he had just ignored it, this incident would have gotten to a point where it was beyond recovery.
Even if only a few days had passed, Yong Han-su would no longer be setting foot on Korean soil.
‘But that doesn’t mean you can know the future just by hearing the voice… … .’
As I kept my mouth shut because I really had nothing to say, Yu Hyeong-seok seemed to understand the meaning differently and laughed.
“There’s no need to show unnecessary humility. Knowing what kind of person Mr. Jeong Hee-seong is, it just feels useless. Do I not have eyes and ears?”
“… … No, sir.”
“We want to pay a fair price for the work they’ve done so far. It’s a given that the more capable a mercenary is, the more expensive they are in any field.”
Strictly speaking, he didn’t start working after being hired, but it seemed like that order didn’t matter to Yoo Hyeong-seok.
“You’re probably thinking that way. You’ve already lost an artist once, and you’re repeating the same mistake again. And that’s in a major agency that’s competing for the first or second place in market capitalization.”
“……ah.”
“That’s right. It should never happen. But let me make an excuse. If the artist doesn’t trust the company, there are limits to what the company can do. Whether it was Wenz or this incident, if the company had known about it a little earlier, such unfortunate events would never have happened, I can assure you.”
In the first place, Heesung had no intention of criticizing GEM Entertainment.
Both in the Wenz case and this time, they were reluctant to tell the company.
Then, when it finally got to the point where I couldn’t handle it, I ended up going to the company.
“Of course, this will be an opportunity for us to reflect on ourselves. We need to create a better system and atmosphere so that similar incidents do not happen again. We will do whatever it takes to come up with a solution for that.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Think of the things in front of you as compensation paid by the company, not by me. The only difference is, um. I guess it’s that they give you not only material things but also what you want.”
Yuhyeongseok added with another gentle smile.
“I’ll give you anything you want as long as it doesn’t involve handing over the entire company. In the business world, isn’t everything give and take? If you need more money, I’m willing to pay you as much as you want.”
Give and take.
Somehow, I felt like those words were quite familiar to me now.
After doing this, the order of everything was like that.
If I help, the other person gives me something in return, and in the end, it ends up being a win-win situation for both of us.
Heeseong, who had been silently contemplating for a while, looked up at Yoo Hyeongseok as if something had occurred to him.
“Did you happen to be in the United States for some reason, sir?”
“I don’t know if you know, but early last year, we at GEM Entertainment established a U.S. corporation. Now that we can’t discuss the entertainment business without mentioning the global market, we planned to move faster than others. Fortunately, we’re seeing results faster than expected, so we’re spending a lot of time going over there to push things even further. If I’m there, things will proceed immediately without any small procedures.”
Joo Seung-ik, who was listening from the side, smiled and added a word.
“I also have a hard time seeing the CEO in person, but thanks to Mr. Jeong Hee-seong, I am finally able to see him after several months.”
“Oh, I see.”
Heeseong opened his mouth again, looking at Yoo Hyeongseok.
“If it’s an American corporation, the biggest purpose would be to support the activities of domestic singers in the United States, sir.”
“Of course. Now that K-POP has established itself as a major trend, our top priority is to have our artists advance into the global market. In addition, we plan to develop new IPs and further enhance the competitiveness of our music business. Furthermore, we plan to recruit overseas artists.”
“Then, are there any groups that are already active?”
“Yes. ‘Black Light’ has been holding concerts since the beginning of the year, starting with LA, then Atlanta, and then New York. The response has been considerable.”
“Then, I guess GEM America also has a pretty systematic system?”
“Haha, I don’t know what you’re thinking, but whatever you imagine, it’ll be more than that. This is a business that has put in a lot of effort to fill most of the staff with local experts. Why, I guess Mr. Jeong Hee-seong is also interested in working in the United States?”
“Well, not for me, but for a friend I have with me. He’s about to start filming a drama in the US.”
At those words, Yu Hyeong-seok and Joo Seung-ik simultaneously looked surprised.
Because I had never heard such news before, not even in the articles.
“A drama? So does that mean the casting has been confirmed?”
“That’s right. It’s a seasonal drama, and I happened to notice it when I was looking for Asian actors. Well, there are other stories, too.”
“Ha, right. I knew he was very talented, but I didn’t think it was to this extent… … I don’t know if he was just naturally good at judging people or if his talent is far beyond imagination. He is an amazing person in many ways, Jeong Hee-seong.”
“You are too kind, sir.”
Hee-sung smiled slightly and looked at the pen and paper in front of him.
Heeseong, who had been thinking silently for a while, soon wrote something on a piece of paper and quietly handed it to Yoo Hyeongseok.
“These are the two things I want. Can you listen to them, sir?”
And, Yoo Hyeong-seok, who checked the contents of the note he had written, opened his mouth without realizing it at the unexpected request.
***
“Are you serious, Mr. Jeong Hee-seong? This isn’t a request. It’s something that would benefit GEM Entertainment more. You could have just made the suggestion confidently. Why did you have to do it this way… ?”
As they were leaving the CEO’s office and walking to the elevator, Joo Seung-ik asked Hee-sung a question as if he didn’t understand at all.
Heeseong smiled and shrugged.
“I didn’t really have anything to write about anyway. And, I really want that friend to do well, so I don’t regret it at all. From the beginning, my goal was only one thing: that friend’s success.”
What Heesung requested from Yoo Hyeong-seok was to recruit Han Jeong-woo.
However, he asked that his career in Hollywood productions be reflected in his qualifications as a newcomer, and if that was not possible, that the contract period be set after the production.
Of course, before that, I asked for a promise of all-round support necessary for the activity.
There was one reason.
The current Han Jeong-woo needed someone who could provide care under a broader and more systematic system than himself, and GEM was the company that could make that happen.
I decided that this was a place where I wouldn’t have to hire an interpreter every time because I didn’t speak the language, where I wouldn’t have to study and gain a general understanding of American life, and where they would take meticulous care of everything from eating to sleeping and living.
That’s because Han Jeong-woo is currently at a very important crossroads in his acting career.
‘It might be quite sad to hear that, though.’
It’s sad, but there’s nothing we can do about it.
I can’t miss out on this great opportunity just because I’m sad.
‘Is this me, T…?’
“Anyway, I hope you remember what the CEO said at the end and use it when necessary. As long as you continue to work in this field, there will definitely come a day when it will be helpful. Do you know what I mean?”
“Oh, you mean, when a crisis comes in your life, don’t hesitate to reach out? Of course. If that happens, of course you should. He’s the most prestigious person I have in my network.”
“For smaller matters, you can contact me. I’m quite capable, too. Haha.”
“I feel like I’ve made some really great connections today. And two really great people at that.”
“Well, not only people, but also money. Two of them, too.”
“My heart is already pounding with excitement right now, carrying 200 million won in my pocket.”
“Haha, you must be a little nervous on the way to the bank. Let’s go. I’ll take you to the parking lot so you won’t be scared.”
It’s not that I don’t have two checks for 100 million won each, so I feel like all my attention is focused on them.
It would be better if there was more of it so that it would be less heavy, but this is something. I can’t even feel if it’s there or not, so I just keep rummaging through my pockets.
It feels like if I make a mistake and fall, I’ll have to go straight to the Han River… … ?
Anyway, I felt like I had to stop by the bank right away as soon as I got out.
“Which floor did you park on? Oh, right. I need to get a parking ticket for you. Wait here for a moment, Mr. Jeong Hee-seong. I’ll get it right away.”
“Oh, yes. I would appreciate it if you could do that, Chief.”
I didn’t refuse because he said he would take care of it for me. This is Gangnam and parking fees are always a waste.
Hee-sung looked at Joo Seung-ik who was disappearing from sight and started rummaging through his pockets again in impatience.
But then, it was then.
“Mr. Heesung? Are you Mr. Heesung?”
A familiar voice called out to Heeseong from somewhere, and Heeseong turned his head in the direction of the voice. As soon as he saw her face, his eyes widened in surprise.
“Ms. Galaxy?”