NIS Agent Reincarnated as a Genius Actor - Chapter 299

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Episode 299. Real Chicken

Yeon-woo looked at the chickens sitting quietly and obediently inside the chicken coop.

 

“Hmm, they said there were about five or six roaming around the island, so we probably caught them all.”

“Then can we eat eggs now?”

 

Yeon-woo nodded at Han Byeol’s voice as she spoke with sparkling eyes.

 

“We just caught them, so I’m not sure if they’ll lay eggs right away, but at least we should be able to eat them from the next filming.”

 

Han Byeol seemed amazed to be on the island as she peeked her head over the fence and looked toward the sea.

 

“Oppa. Did you throw in fish traps too?”

“I threw them in yesterday. How did you know there were fish traps?”

 

At Yeon-woo’s question, Han Byeol answered as if asking why he would ask something so obvious.

 

“I watched Summer’s Dining Table when I was little! It was super popular when I was in elementary school. All the kids in my class watched it.”

“Hmm, when you were in elementary school…”

 

Come to think of it, he seemed to have heard that story when he first met Han Byeol during the script reading for “White Blood.”

 

“It’s still so amazing. The fact that I’m appearing on a variety show I watched as a child…”

 

Yeon-woo nodded at Han Byeol’s words.

 

Thinking about it, that made sense.

 

“Do you eat seafood well?”

“Yes! I eat everything well!”

“Then something should have been caught in the fish trap.”

 

Still, compared to putting in ramen or bread crumbs until now, this time they had cut off the head of the Spanish mackerel that Han So-hyeon caught fishing and put it in as bait.

 

Since it was a classic and steady seller in the fish trap bait world – ‘fish head’ – he had high hopes that something would be caught.

 

“Let’s go back up to the house for now.”

“Yes!”

 

***

 

Returning to the house with Han Byeol, Yeon-woo discovered the members sprawled out lying spread-eagle on the wooden platform in the yard.

 

After the Chicken Capture Operation ended, everyone had gotten hungry from running around here and there.

 

‘Well, we didn’t even eat breakfast.’

 

Looking at his watch, it was slightly past 1 PM, well beyond lunchtime.

 

“I should check the fish trap once and come back. Everyone must be hungry, so shall we start preparing a meal?”

“Good.”

“I usually don’t eat breakfast much, but why am I so hungry today?”

 

Then An Jun-ho, who checked the time on his smartphone, complained to Son Jin-wook while lying down.

 

“Hyung. It’s not breakfast time, it’s past lunchtime. It’s one o’clock.”

“Really? Hey PD, this is too much. I’m going to report this to the Ministry of Employment and Labor.”

 

At Son Jin-wook’s joke, Yeon-woo chuckled and headed toward the main gate to check the fish trap.

 

In fact, the staff were just as starved, so he could see everyone rummaging around pulling out bread and such to grab a quick bite after hearing Yeon-woo’s words.

 

In the midst of that, Han Byeol raised her hand high.

 

“I want to go check the fish trap with you too!”

“Really? Then grab one of those rubber basins in the corner over there and follow me.”

“Yes! Captain!”

 

Han Byeol scurried over, grabbed a rubber basin, and followed Yeon-woo as he went out the main gate.

 

As Yeon-woo went to check the fish trap and Han Byeol carried the rubber basin, it somehow seemed to overlap with Han So-hyeon from Season 1.

 

‘Back then an octopus was caught…’

 

This season also had good catches with webfoot octopus, sea bass, and even a large Spanish mackerel, but honestly he thought nothing could match the visual impact of an octopus.

 

‘Well, actually visuals aren’t what’s important right now… Just catch something. Everyone’s hungry.’

 

After walking for a while with Han Byeol, they arrived at the rock where the fish trap was installed.

 

Watching Yeon-woo grab the tied rope and pull up the fish trap, Han Byeol clasped her hands together and muttered with expectant eyes.

 

“Wow, this feels like drawing cards in a mobile game.”

“Huh?”

“You don’t know what you’ll get.”

 

He knew about mobile games from watching Manager Kim Min-su often play them during filming breaks.

 

“Fish traps don’t have re-draws and there are lots of duds.”

 

Yeon-woo pulled hard on the rope.

 

“Hmm, it feels kind of light…”

“No way!”

 

The fish trap emerged above the water surface.

 

“Huh? There is something in there though?”

 

He could see something pitch black, just one creature, inside the fish trap.

 

It definitely wasn’t the mackerel head they had put in as bait.

 

When they pulled up the trap and set it down on the ground, they could clearly see what was inside.

 

“Jackpot! This is legendary card level.”

“Hmm, this feels like déjà vu somehow…?”

 

What was inside the trap was an octopus, just like the one they had caught in Season 1 and made into carpaccio.

It was even similar in size and appearance to that one.

 

***

 

Jin Yu-han, who had always been the dedicated chef since arriving on the island, took a break for this lunch time only.

 

Yeon-woo picked up the knife to make octopus carpaccio again, just like they had in Season 1, partly to relive old memories.

 

The cooking began by preparing and blanching the octopus, then putting it in the refrigerator, just like they had done before.

 

After quickly aging the blanched octopus in the refrigerator, he sliced it thinly into sashimi with a knife and poured sauce over it.

 

Seeing that visual, a rumbling sound came from Han Byeol’s stomach.

 

“This is that dish I only saw on TV when I was in elementary school!”

 

At Han Byeol’s expectant words, the other members momentarily realized the age gap with Han Byeol.

 

“When you were in elementary school…?”

 

Then Son Jin-wook grinned and pointed to the plates stacked on the table.

 

“Han Byeol, give Aunt So-hyeon a plate too.”

“Yes!”

“Agh, why am I the aunt!”

 

While the members were bickering, Yeon-woo fell into thought as he finished the octopus dish.

 

‘Hmm, this will do for lunch, but what about dinner? I don’t think anything will get caught in the trap in that short time…’

 

He wondered if he should play a game with the production crew for ramen.

 

‘Or maybe?’

 

Yeon-woo stared intently in the direction of the chicken coop at the lower house.

 

Watching him, Han Byeol had the illusion that Yeon-woo’s pupils were getting darker and a dark aura was spreading from his entire body.

 

And Yeon-woo quietly muttered.

 

“Should I take out one of those guys.”

 

***

 

Meanwhile, that morning.

Even before Han Byeol arrived on the island.

 

It was when An Jun-ho and the staff were surrounding the chickens, and on the opposite side of the island, Yeon-woo was spinning a rope in the air like a cowboy.

 

– Yes. So if we go in at this timing, it should be just right.

 

Gong Min-jeong from Saebyeol Media nodded at PD Joo Hyeon-seok’s voice coming through the receiver.

 

Producer Joo, who had called urgently from the morning, conveyed one request to Gong Min-jeong, the marketing manager, regarding the Quest(?) that occurred on Gaeyado Island.

 

“Hmm, that’s definitely right. Then I’ll look into it quickly and send it by ship by evening if possible.”

– Understood. Then I’ll ask for your help.

 

Gong Min-jeong ended the call with PD Joo Hyeon-seok and searched through her contacts.

 

“PlayN is still the largest among the agencies, so I should contact them first.”

 

Gong Min-jeong immediately called an agency that specialized in casting and advertising representation.

 

Still, it was a company large enough to compete for 1st or 2nd place in the industry.

 

– Yes. This is Director Choi Ho-seong from PlayN.

“Hello. This is Team Leader Gong Min-jeong from Saebyeol Media.”

– Oh my, Team Leader Gong, hello. I’m sure I saved your number after our last call, but somehow it wasn’t saved…

“Ah, I’m calling urgently from my personal phone, not my work phone. I have a favor to ask.”

 

Gong Min-jeong’s voice was confident as she typed while holding her smartphone between her shoulder and ear, getting straight to the point.

 

Whether the other party was leading the industry or not, there was nothing to be cautious about since Saebyeol was currently the agency that advertising agencies were most eagerly waiting to hear from.

 

Although they had quieted down recently, perhaps realizing that casting inquiries weren’t working, advertising agencies used to constantly contact Saebyeol about Ryu Yeon-woo’s advertisement casting, making them subordinate to Saebyeol.

 

– Oh, is that so? It would be an honor if I could help. What aspect are you referring to…?

“I need a PPL brand that can be cast today.”

– Um, you mean today immediately? That’s a bit difficult… When you say PPL, may I know what media it will appear on?

 

At Director Choi Ho-seong’s question, Gong Min-jeong answered calmly.

 

“The media is still undecided whether it will be a broadcasting station or YouTube, but the working title is ‘Summer’s Dining Table Season 2’.”

 

Director Choi Ho-seong seemed to have finished his calculations after hearing Gong Min-jeong’s words, as a response came soon.

 

– Su, Summer’s Dining Table you said? Then it’s a program featuring the actors from Season 1?

“That’s correct.”

– If you just tell me the category, I’ll definitely contact you with a contract made by noon today!

 

Originally, indirect advertising contracts are never something that can be completed in half a day like roasting beans over lightning.

 

However, if it could be made to happen, it would be a contract that includes not only Son Jin-wook and Han So-hyeon, but also Ryu Yeon-woo, who all advertisers are currently seeking as their top priority.

 

No matter what category the desired advertisement was in, there was no way advertisers would refuse… No, it was something they would welcome with open arms, so he answered confidently.

 

At Director Choi Ho-seong’s words, Gong Min-jeong smiled gently and replied.

 

“The category that needs PPL for the program is chicken. Any brand is fine. However, it must be delivered to the island near Gunsan Port by today, so it would be good if it’s a brand with stores in Gunsan City.”

– Ah, if it’s chicken, I handle several brands so casting will be possible right away. Then I’ll contact you immediately after cleanly arranging everything up to the final contract!

 

***

 

As Yeon-woo expected, lunch filled their stomachs thanks to the octopus, but when evening came, there was nothing to eat.

 

He went down to check if anything might have been caught in the fish traps, but as expected, they were completely empty.

 

‘Hmm, is that really the only option? I guess I’ll have to shed some blood unavoidably.’

 

Just as Yeon-woo was looking at the chicken coop of the lower house over the wall and his eyes were about to turn black again.

 

A call came to PD Joo Hyeon-seok’s smartphone.

 

– Writer Shin Eun-ji: PD! The chicken that crossed mountains and waters has arrived on the island!

– Got it. Then I’ll send one of the members to the dock with the staff now. Just put it in a basket and make it look like a mission clear reward.

– Writer Shin Eun-ji: Yes.

 

After sending the message, PD Joo Hyeon-seok nodded.

 

‘I thought it might be impossible since it was same-day casting, but is this the power of Saebyeol after all…’

 

It was truly timely PPL.

 

Of course, when PD Joo Hyeon-seok requested PPL casting from Saebyeol, he hadn’t expected them to catch all the wild chickens in just one day like this.

 

Still, he thought they might catch at least one since there were many people, but they couldn’t show slaughtering live chickens on a healing variety show, and who would twist chicken necks, pluck feathers, and prepare them?

 

No matter how much cooking experience Jin Yu-han had, he couldn’t have killed, prepared, and cooked live chickens before.

 

That’s why he had planned the concept of providing chicken as a reward for Quest completion, but he never knew they would actually achieve a 100 percent Quest completion rate and fulfill the mission.

 

‘If they had only caught one or two, I was going to substitute the rest with games against the production team…’

 

Anyway, since he had to deliver this news to the members, PD Joo Hyeon-seok opened his mouth.

 

“You all completed the task given by the Downstairs Grandmother very successfully, right? So a reward for you has just arrived at the dock. Who will go as a representative to bring it?”

“Me, me!”

 

Han Byeol immediately raised her hand and jumped up.

 

Even though she must have been hungry since all she had eaten since coming to the island were a few pieces of octopus, she was still high-energy.

 

And about 15 minutes passed after Han Byeol went outside following the staff.

 

Creak─.

 

The main gate opened and Han Byeol could be seen running while holding up a basket containing chicken boxes high in the sky like an Olympic torch relay marathoner.

 

“It’s chicken! Chicken is here!”

 

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