Bedroom Genius Actor - Chapter 47

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Episode 47

“Oh, I can skip exercise today?”

-Yes, but could you go to the hair salon first and then come to the office?

“By any chance… I don’t have to do extra workouts this week or anything like that, right…?”

-No, don’t worry about it. Please dress nicely when you come.

“Understood…!!!”

Kim Ji-hu answered energetically.

He had been sore all over from exercising for several days, so now that Choi Tae-geon had given him permission to rest, he could legally skip it.

‘But why is he suddenly calling me…?’

He thought he’d be continuing days of just exercising for a while, but the sudden call left him a bit puzzled.

Moreover, today was the day the week-long break the System had given him would end.

‘I think another Quest will probably come out this afternoon, so I’ll have to check after going to the office.’

He was afraid of what terrifying conditions it might present, but he had to do it to protect his blog, didn’t he?

Besides that.

“Hehehe…”

Kim Ji-hu let out a sinister laugh. His home was piled high with strange boxes.

‘Thanks to that, I did make a lot of money. I’m really grateful for this.’

Kim Ji-hu had checked his bank account recently.

With over 100 million won in his account, his happiness threshold had reached its peak.

While it wasn’t enough money to live without working for life, it was an amount Kim Ji-hu had never imagined having.

So he had purchased various items as a reward for himself.

“First, the main unit arrived today… The desk and monitor are supposed to come tomorrow, so I’ll have to set them up then.”

He couldn’t help but hum.

It might be overspending, but considering all the hardships he’d endured, he thought this much couldn’t be considered overspending.

What he bought were various gaming consoles and game packs. And computers, desks, chairs, etc. – Kim Ji-hu’s purchasing desires were limited to indoor items only.

‘I don’t even have a license, so I wouldn’t buy a car, and I live alone so I don’t need a big house.’

He had thought about a house too, but 100 million won was nowhere near enough, so he turned his attention to gaming consoles and computers that he’d kept in his heart.

‘Then I should enjoy myself plenty before my schedule picks up. Hmm, maybe I’ll post a game review on my blog too.’

While he was having such pleasant thoughts, a text from Choi Tae-geon arrived.

-(Location)

-You can go to this hair salon. It’s a salon that many celebrities visit, so you can take off your mask inside.

-I’ll make the reservation under Ji-hu’s name, so you don’t need to pay separately.

“It’s near the office. Then I can go straight there.”

Kim Ji-hu looked at his closet, remembering Choi Tae-geon’s words about dressing nicely.

“…”

However, there were no clothes suitable for “dressing nicely.”

Since he didn’t go out much, Kim Ji-hu had been practically rotating the same clothes.

‘I should buy some clothes too…’

It was only now that Kim Ji-hu thought about buying clothes.

***

“Is this the place…”

Kim Ji-hu put on the most presentable outfit from his closet and headed to the hair salon.

Choi Tae-geon hadn’t specified when to come, but thinking it would be better to go as quickly as possible, Kim Ji-hu left right away.

He entered the hair salon.

“Wow…”

“Hello! How may we help you!”

Compared to the barbershop in front of his house that he went to daily, this was like comparing a goshiwon to a 5-star hotel.

Not only the lighting, but everyone greeting him together as he entered.

Kim Ji-hu felt both overwhelmed and amazed.

Still, afraid he’d look unsophisticated if he showed too much amazement, he tried his best to hide his expression.

“Um… I think there’s a reservation… under the name Kim Ji-hu…”

When Kim Ji-hu said that, one staff member smiled brightly and said,

“Ah! You must be Mr. Kim Ji-hu! Could you come this way and wait for a moment?”

“Yes…”

Kim Ji-hu coughed awkwardly and went to where the staff member guided him.

“Huh…?”

That’s when one person caught Kim Ji-hu’s eye.

“Hmm?”

It was Oh Jin-woo.

Why was Oh Jin-woo suddenly here? Kim Ji-hu was so surprised that he immediately covered his face with both hands.

“…Kim Ji-hu?”

Of course, Oh Jin-woo had already seen Kim Ji-hu’s face and called his name.

Kim Ji-hu said quietly,

“I’m not Kim Ji-hu…”

“What?”

“…”

While Oh Jin-woo looked dumbfounded, numerous thoughts flashed through Kim Ji-hu’s mind.

‘Wait… does Oh Jin-woo not know that I’m the Armchair Reviewer? He seems to know this face is Kim Ji-hu though…’

Actually, the reason Kim Ji-hu covered his face was because he had rejected Oh Jin-woo’s proposal when working as the ‘Armchair Reviewer.’

He was already afraid that Oh Jin-woo might do something strange to him because of that, so when he faced him directly, he acted on instinct.

‘W-wait, but covering my face makes me look more like the Armchair Reviewer…!’

Since he had covered his face when he was the Armchair Reviewer too, he thought he might be exposed as the Armchair Reviewer.

Kim Ji-hu immediately lowered his hands and said,

“I am Kim Ji-hu…”

“What are you doing?”

“I’m actor Kim Ji-hu… Nice to meet you…”

“Yes… I see.”

He felt like crawling into a mouse hole right away, but not wanting to stand out by acting strangely, he carefully sat down.

However, in a seat as far from Oh Jin-woo as possible.

‘Why on earth is that person here…’

That’s when Choi Tae-geon’s words came to mind.

“It’s a salon that many celebrities visit, so you can take off your mask inside.”

“Ah…”

When he heard those words, he thought it would be convenient not having to cover his face and in various other ways, but now he realized it was actually a more difficult place.

‘Th-this place is like a social club for celebrities…!’

In Kim Ji-hu’s mind, a picture was drawn of celebrities wearing medieval clothes and laughing heartily.

With the brilliant lights and something resembling a chandelier on the ceiling, that seemed certain.

‘Why on earth did my manager send me to a place like this…’

While Kim Ji-hu was crying internally, Oh Jin-woo, who had been sitting in front, turned around.

“Mr. Kim Ji-hu, let’s talk for a moment.”

It seemed like the words ‘I don’t want to. No. Please don’t.’ were about to come out of his mouth.

“Yes… what is it…”

Of course, given Kim Ji-hu’s personality, he obediently went forward.

Kim Ji-hu observed Oh Jin-woo’s mood.

‘He feels somehow colder than last time…’

Even then he had felt somewhat sharp, but today was worse. If last time there was still some softness mixed in, today there was no such feeling.

Oh Jin-woo said to Kim Ji-hu,

“Looking at your clothes, do you live nearby?”

“What? Um… not really…”

He had dressed up as best he could, yet he was being asked if he lived nearby. It was somehow sad, but he could only smile awkwardly.

“But there’s something I’d like to ask you, Ji-hu. Is that okay?”

“Oh, yes… Please go ahead.”

Oh Jin-woo asked with a quite serious expression, different from his light demeanor earlier.

“What do you think about when you act, Kim Ji-hu?”

At those words, Kim Ji-hu couldn’t help but be flustered.

‘I thought we were just going to have some small talk, but this is like some super extra-large talk…’

Suddenly bringing up such a profound and heavy topic left Kim Ji-hu at a loss, but he opened his mouth anyway.

“I, I just do it?”

“Just? Without any thought?”

“Oh, not without any thought… just… well…”

“Seems like you don’t think about anything.”

“No… that’s not…”

Though it was an incredibly rude thing to say, Kim Ji-hu could only wave his hands dismissively.

‘Please save me…’

His heart was full of the desire to cry.

He wished someone would quickly take this person away.

“Kim Ji-hu, you can come over now.”

Just then, at this heavenly helping hand, Kim Ji-hu stood up from his seat with sparkling eyes.

“I, I’ll go get my hair cut…”

“Yes, please do.”

“…”

He didn’t know why this person was being so hostile, but one thing was certain in his mind.

‘I absolutely must not get involved with him…’

***

“The payment has already been taken care of, so you can go.”

“Oh, yes…”

Kim Ji-hu nodded with drowsy eyes.

‘They gave me a head massage, and something like a massage chair… I’m completely relaxed…’

They had treated him so well that he was almost ready to fall asleep, leaving Kim Ji-hu extremely satisfied.

As he was about to head to the office, he suddenly became curious.

“But… how much does a haircut cost here?”

Sorry to the barber grandfather in front of his house, but if it was this good, he’d be willing to spend some money to come get his hair cut here.

The staff member answered.

“You mean a cut? For the head stylist, it’s 200,000 won, and with today’s massage course included, it’s 300,000 won!”

“…Not 30,000 won but 300,000 won?”

To think he’d have to pay 300,000 won for hair that could be cut for 7,000 won.

It was a jaw-dropping price.

‘Even so, 300,000 won is a bit too much…’

Kim Ji-hu resolved never to come here with his own money.

“Ahaha… I’ll come again later.”

The staff members looked at Kim Ji-hu saying goodbye and thought.

‘He’s definitely not coming back.’

‘He’ll never come again.’

Of course, those thoughts were completely visible on their faces.

When he came outside.

Oh Jin-woo was adjusting his clothes in front of him.

“Ah…”

“…You’re leaving, I see.”

Kim Ji-hu nodded at those words.

“Yes. Well, I’ll be going…”

“Yes, please do.”

Oh Jin-woo still showed a cold attitude. Kim Ji-hu tried not to pay attention and started walking.

However.

“…”

“…”

Oh Jin-woo was following behind Kim Ji-hu.

‘Haha… we must be going the same way.’

It was awkward to be walking together after saying goodbye, but Kim Ji-hu tried his best to ignore it.

Even after walking several more blocks.

“…”

“Hmm.”

Oh Jin-woo continued to follow Kim Ji-hu.

Kim Ji-hu awkwardly turned his head and asked.

“Why… are you following me…”

“I’m on my way to an appointment, so don’t mind me.”

“Yes…”

Even after walking several more blocks.

Even when they arrived in front of Hanbit Entertainment Office.

Even when they stood in front of the elevator.

“…”

“…”

The two were together.

And even the floor they went up to, even the room they entered.

‘Why is it the same!!!!!!!!!’

Kim Ji-hu screamed internally, and in that room were Baek Do-kyung, Choi Tae-geon, and one person he didn’t know.

So Baek Do-kyung said with a smile.

“How did you come together?”

“We met at the hair salon.”

“Oh my, what a coincidence.”

At Baek Do-kyung’s words, Kim Ji-hu had an intuition.

‘This was planned…!!!’

But he was more curious about who that person sitting in front was.

It was a face he’d never seen before. No, it seemed like he’d seen it somewhere, but it was ambiguous.

So that person stood up and said.

“Hello, Ji-hu. I’m Kang I-wook, the representative of Vivid Studio. Today I called for a meeting between President Baek, Ji-hu, and Oh Jin-woo.”

Vivid Studio.

So he was starting to remember who that person was.

“Ah…!”

Which meant.

‘They want to work on a project with Oh Jin-woo and called me???’

That big project Oh Jin-woo mentioned. They had called him to cast Kim Ji-hu in it.

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