Rockstar Again - Chapter 47



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Episode 47. Rapunzel (1)

Again, again, again.

High heels are not shoes for running.

Shoes for walking slowly and proudly toward someone.

But now, Gu Se-ryeong’s steps toward the office of Chairman Gu Se-cheong of Cheong-a Group were very fast.

And in front of the president’s office where we arrived.

“Can I come in?”

“Yes. The chairman is waiting.”

As I listened to the secretary’s story, my angry expression almost disappeared.

My brother is always like this. He is a person who knows how to draw a good sketch. And he is like a monk who plays with people on the palm of his hand.

I’ll try to be a Son Oh-gong without the long hair. No matter how much I struggle, I’ll always be in the palm of my brother’s hand.

I should have been annoyed, but the reason I laughed was simple.

Because it’s special.

I don’t really hate the feeling of being in the palm of my brother’s hand.

But I have to say something.

The old man opened the door to the chairman’s office with his eyes hardened and an angry expression on his face.

“Brother!”

“Sit down. You haven’t eaten yet? I bought you your favorite sushi.”

The packed lunch placed across from the reception table in the chairman’s office once again eases my mind.

And the smile of my older brother, who was sitting on one side of the sofa and laughing softly, was even more intense.

“… … Where are you?”

“Ilpoomjeong. Your favorite place.”

“I’m not hungry… … .”

“I’m saying this because I’m hungry. You know I get sick easily when I eat alone.”

“I’m still not angry. I’m just thinking about you and eating it for now.”

As Gu Se-ryeong sat down and picked up her chopsticks, Gu Se-cheong personally scooped up some wasabi and mixed it into Gu Se-ryeong’s soy sauce.

“A little spicy. Is that okay?”

“He asked even though he knew.”

“That’s because you still seem like a baby to me.”

At that affectionate sight, the strength in Gu Seol-ryung’s eyes that he had been trying so hard to keep closed disappeared.

To others, the two seem closer to father and daughter than brother and sister.

That’s how much the Gu Se-cheong treated the youngest sibling, Gu Se-ryeong, with special care. Although Gu Se-cheong was originally known for his good manners and personality, he doesn’t treat people without any restrictions.

But there is one person, the Savior, who is an exception.

Gu Seol-ryeong, who was eating a few pieces of sushi, opened his mouth and started to speak.

“Do you know why I came?”

“I know.”

“Why did you do that?”

“Taeju contacted me personally. He asked me to stop you from causing an accident.”

“It wasn’t just an accident. I was planning on taking down the article from the beginning. It’s just because he never answered my calls. I was so pissed.”

“Seolyeong-ah.”

“Why? Don’t call my name like that and stop. It’s scary.”

Just as the Salvation Army is special to the Salvation Spirit, the Salvation Spirit is also special to the Salvation Army.

Which younger sibling wouldn’t like an older brother who is always giving, waiting, and making concessions?

When you feel like you don’t receive love from someone who always waits for you and smiles at you.

People are afraid.

The only fear the Savior has is the Salvation Army.

The eldest brother, Gu Se-cheong, who was the fear of Gu Se-ryeong, put down his chopsticks and looked at Gu Se-ryeong.

“There are things to joke about and things not to joke about. You made a big mistake today.”

“Oh, why.”

“Listen. The more influential you become, the more impact your words and actions will have. Always think about it. Someone could get hurt by a playful stone you throw. Keep your standards.”

“… … .”

“Do you understand?”

“Ah… … , really… … .”

“Do you understand?”

“Okay… I get it. But do you think I really threatened Taejoo oppa? Or someone else?”

In response to Gu Se-ryeong’s words that seemed to be throwing a tantrum, Gu Se-cheong moved his chopsticks again and responded.

“Not Tae-ju. I’m talking about my friend Dong-ha and the girl Kim Mi-so.”

“… … .”

Gu Se-cheong, who had come to get angry and glanced at his younger brother Gu Se-ryeong, who had just died, changed the mood and asked jokingly.

“What did you see this time? From that friend Dong-ha?”

A light sparkled in the eyes of Gu Seol-ryeong, who was counting the rice grains as if he was counting sushi rice.

“I saw it. But this time, the word ‘was’ was wrong.”

“Hmm?”

“I saw it for the first time. The ones I’ve seen before were like… um… … twinkling neon signs. This one’s completely different. My heart starts pounding, and fireworks start going off. The surroundings light up.”

“Do you think it’s love?”

“Love? That’s funny. What would I do to a child like that? That’s not it… … .”

“I know, I know. I was joking.”

The old man slurped down the soup, but he didn’t hide his interest.

The fact that Cheong-A expanded its territory into the entertainment and media sectors in the 21st century was entirely due to the leadership of the Gu Se-Cheong, and was entirely his achievement.

However, as he began to take charge of the entire group, the position of the leader of the entertainment business became vacant, and out of the blue, it was not his two younger brothers but Koo Se-ryeong who stood out.

A somewhat more direct form of intervention, different from that of the Salvation Army.

Rather than being the chairman of an affiliate company, Koo Se-ryeong, who directly takes action, discovers, and moves like an employee in charge of the field, has made Cheong-A Media Group soar once again.

The hand of Midas.

Just as he said that everything he touched would turn to gold, there was no one who did not become a star among those he touched, and it was difficult to find a work that was not successful.

But the Savior said to the Salvation Army:

―When you see the real thing, you can feel it completely. I find people who don’t know that more fascinating. It’s different when you see it. It shines and only that shines, so why don’t you know that?

Of course, contacting people or works that work is not the end. And the true power of the Savior lies in making the content he contacts successful, regardless of the means and methods.

But that doesn’t mean we need to doubt the 100% accurate eyes of the Savior.

So, the Salvation Army asked.

“Do you like it that much?”

“Oh. She’s the kind of girl who shines no matter what she does. Even if she sold coffee on the street, she’d probably be on TV someday.”

“I don’t plan on giving up.”

“Why should I give up? Right now, he doesn’t know. If he knew, he wouldn’t be doing this. And he’ll know soon enough. He must be curious about me, so he’ll find out.”

The confident, sincere tone of the Savior.

The Salvation Army knows too.

How serious is the Salvation Army in the entertainment industry?

And it was because of that sincerity that Cheong-A Media Group was able to become what it is today.

“Even if he is the son that Taejoo has hidden?”

“You’re the hidden son, right? All men are the same. But. Then, didn’t you find out recently that your father is Yoon Tae-joo?”

“Even if the hidden son is right, are you thinking of taking him back from Taejoo’s hands?”

“When you say it like that, it feels like I’m stealing the child away from the father. Anyway, the answer is yes. He’s a son only when his father is interested in him. If he changes his mind, he’s someone else’s hidden child. I’m confident that I can take better care of him.”

“What if my friend Dong-ha says he wants to be in a rock band instead of an idol?”

“No matter. Who cares? You should live your life doing what you want. That’s okay. Hmm… … Rock… … It won’t be easy, but you should try.”

The rescue team swallowed a laugh as they watched their younger brother judge and think as if it was already in their hands.

“What if I say I’ll form a band with members you don’t like? Is that okay?”

This time, Gu Seol-ryeong asked with a frown on her face.

“What on earth do you mean by that?”

“Literally.”

“If you’re doing this, what’s going on? Did you hear something from Taejoo oppa?”

“Let me start with the answer.”

At the words of the Salvation Army, the Salvation Army closed its eyes and thought for a while before opening its mouth. However, what came out was not an answer, but a question.

“What exactly do you mean by a member you don’t like? Are they really ugly? Or are they not very talented? Or do they cause trouble often?”

“Um… … That’s not it.”

After closing his eyes and thinking for a while, he finally opens his mouth.

“Ah… …, I don’t know. Well, if it’s something you want to do, I won’t stop you, but why do I have to worry about this?”

Having more means less happiness.

Because happiness starts from the threshold of what you have.

So, Gu Se-cheong always felt embarrassed when giving something as a gift to his younger sister, Gu Se-ryeong.

I love my little sister, but I have so much that I don’t know what to give her to make her happy.

“Taeju made a deal. If you agree to that answer, I’ll sign with you my friend Dong Ha and all the members of his band.”

“what?”

“Instead, he asked me to tell him that it was his job to persuade his friend Dong-ha.”

“Of course!”

“I thought it would be difficult. Tae-ju said that Dong-ha is a friend of his and seems to have quite a temper.”

“A polite celebrity? That’s good. The real stars are the ones who drive people crazy. That’s exactly what he is. That’s why I like him even more.”

A pleased smile appeared on Gu Se-cheong’s face as he saw his younger sister Gu Se-ryeong’s eyes, who already had big eyes, widen.

It looks like he really likes this gift.

* * *

Practice room in Jongno 3-ga, 3rd floor.

“what?”

Tae-ju hyung smiled faintly at my words.

“Cheong-A Entertainment has a good track record. Since it is run directly by the immediate family, it has strong financial resources and support. It has a broadcasting station and a production company for dramas and movies, so it is good for media mixing. It is famous for providing the best treatment in the industry, so it is even better.”

“No, bro. Have you ever met that woman? Her eyes were so slitted like this, she was really vicious. When you sign a contract, she’ll say something like, “20 years, and what? A profit-sharing ratio of 1:9.”

“I don’t think Serin is that vicious of a person.”

“Did you see it in person? Are you close with it?”

“I saw it in person, and I’m close with him. He’s my friend’s younger sibling.”

He turned the chair upside down and frowned with his back wrapped around the chair.

Because I just don’t understand.

“You’re close? Your friend’s younger brother? Why would someone like that threaten me? If you knew that I was your brother’s son, wouldn’t that be the same as threatening your brother?”

“I’m a tycoon, so I feel bad saying this. It’s a bit… different. From regular people. I grew up preciously, and I grew up with a lot of respect. I lived my life having everything I wanted, so I just don’t know how to do it.”

“Aren’t people bad?”

“huh.”

I shook my head at Taeju hyung’s words.

oh my.

I don’t know.

Isn’t it bad that people almost buried idols who hadn’t even debuted yet by spreading fake scandals?

Of course, the training was done properly.

It was a mistake.

It was the first time we met for a simple producing relationship, but it turned out that way.

As soon as the direction of the article was set like that, Jo In-chang and Lee Dong-ha joined hands.

The promotion naturally continued with the title of Jo In-chang’s fourth at-bat after hitting three consecutive home runs during the difficult idol production.

Thanks to that, the idols that Jo In-chang depends on for his life, whether they are Bitnaris or Bitna Girls, have been in the spotlight even before their debut, so from Jo In-chang’s perspective, it was a real blessing in disguise.

To sum up, the scandal was dismissed as a minor aggro and publicity continued.

As I shook my head, Tae-joo spoke to me soothingly, his voice still full of laughter.

“I didn’t sell you out. I have to convince you. That’s the top priority. So, the decision is yours.”

“No… … I don’t want to deal with that lady. I’m so tired, that lady. I don’t even want to do it.”

“I don’t want to say no, but think about it. You told me not to touch you anymore anyway. Then it won’t be easy to find a company that will accept our four members. You are a gem, but the other three are difficult to dispose of as waste.”

“Waste? What the.”

Taeju hyung says this with a really nonchalant expression. When I responded, Taeju hyung waved his hand, saying that there was no need to do that.

“From a business standpoint, yes. That’s why I like Serin. If I have to have an agency anyway, I like the fact that it’s big. Their weakest part is music. It’s a company that started out producing movies and dramas. So naturally, they’d pay a lot of attention to us, right? I think they’re planning to really develop the music side. And most importantly.”

“Decisively?”

“He doesn’t think of music as a way to make money.”

“Aren’t you originally rich? Or are you a conglomerate?”

“Yes. And Serin likes rock.”

“What the heck. You seem to like classical music.”

The smile on Tae-ju’s lips deepened at my words.

“I guess it was pretty?”

“What are you talking about? You’re just an old lady.”