The Chaebol Family’s Youngest Daughter Doesn’t Hide Her Acting Skills - Chapter 65

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Episode 65

 

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“Noona, I did well, right?”

 

The work Woon Seong-ha was acting in was the ten-million-viewer movie <X Bastards>. One of the few works where middle-aged Teacher Seong Hye-sim didn’t appear as a mother.

 

The role he was practicing was the youngest of the Killer Guild. His name wasn’t revealed, and he was called the Fourteen King for confessing to the main female character fourteen times.

 

A manly guy, subtly cheerful, but now with a story added to it…

 

It was the role of a charming bad guy who was cunning and light-hearted but would risk his life in front of the woman he loved.

 

“I told you to get out of the way.”

 

Woon Seong-ha tilted his head crookedly.

 

The usual gentle and neat model student Woon Seong-ha was nowhere to be found. His slightly loosened collar, delinquent posture with one leg cocked, and above all, those dangerous eyes.

 

“Stop acting so coy like that. You’re confusing me.”

 

His low voice echoed through the practice room.

 

“The Fourteen King can’t become the Fifteen King.”

 

Chills ran down my spine as I watched.

 

Crazy. Really crazy. Just a few days ago when he asked me for advice, his emotional delivery was rough, but today it was refined to a surprising degree.

 

That appearance of shedding his boyish nature and exuding the scent of a cunning man.

 

With his natural genius combined with Teacher Seong Hye-sim’s attention to detail, it was truly like adding wings to a tiger.

 

‘He’s really improved a lot.’

 

It wasn’t just admiration as a friend. It was the pleasant tension I felt as a fellow actor.

 

To think such monster-like talents were rising up. I could understand why Dojehyeon was pleased when he saw my acting.

 

‘I can’t fall behind either.’

 

I clenched my fists and made a resolution. I felt like I’d be devoured in an instant if I became complacent with the present.

 

“Good. Very good.”

 

Teacher Seong Hye-sim clapped as if satisfied.

 

Only then did Woon Seong-ha withdraw the deadly gaze of the Fourteen King and return to being a shy high school student, ruffling his hair.

 

“Thank you…”

 

“Is it because there’s an audience? Your tension is much better than usual?”

 

The teacher glanced at me and smiled mischievously.

 

“Our Seong-ha said so. He wants to quickly improve his skills and film the same work as you, Sae-i.”

 

“T-Teacher!”

 

Woon Seong-ha was startled and turned red to his ears. But Teacher Seong Hye-sim didn’t stop.

 

“So I told him. If he wants to even follow in Sae-i’s footsteps, he won’t have time to sleep.”

 

“No…!”

 

“Then for the past few days, he’s been charging at it with fire in his eyes. It’s rewarding.”

 

“Ah, really, please stop…!”

 

Woon Seong-ha’s face turned as red as a ripe tomato, ready to burst.

 

He floundered around not knowing what to do, and finally covered his face with both hands and hurriedly fled out of the practice room.

 

“Huh? Hey! Seong-ha!”

 

After the door closed, only awkward silence remained in the practice room.

 

I held back my laughter while looking at the closed door, then carefully leaned toward Teacher Seong Hye-sim.

 

“Teacher.”

 

“Yes?”

 

I put my hand to my mouth and whispered secretly.

 

“…Seong-ha is going through puberty these days.”

 

“…Pfft.”

 

“When puberty hits, emotional ups and downs get severe, you know. He’s really sensitive. You should be careful too, Teacher.”

 

I advised with a deliberately serious expression.

 

Just like in the classroom earlier, being particularly embarrassed about having his inner thoughts or efforts discovered was exactly characteristic of the turbulent period of puberty.

 

“Ah, I see. Puberty…”

 

Teacher Seong Hye-sim’s shoulders began to tremble slightly after hearing my serious analysis. She covered her mouth with the script, but couldn’t hide her eyes crinkling at the corners.

 

“Right, I was being thoughtless. I should have protected our Seong-ha’s pride!”

 

“Yes. Since it’s a time when he’s wavering, we need to understand him.”

 

“Of course, of course. Sae-i knows Seong-ha very well.”

 

The teacher smiled continuously with meaningful eyes.

 

I nodded proudly.

 

As expected, the experience of a second life can’t be ignored. Me, understanding and looking after even my friend’s psychological state – quite admirable!

 

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Meanwhile, on a night when the masters who control Korea’s cultural and arts world gathered in one place.

 

Directors called legends of Chungmuro, and the investor who made their beginnings possible, Dongwoo Group’s Chairman Joo Taeback.

 

“Chairman, stay healthy. You must live long and prosper, or people like us won’t be able to make more movies.”

 

“Hehe, my friend. Don’t you all have investors lining up now, even without my small change?”

 

After the meal ended, the heavily drunk directors bowed one by one and left.

 

Chairman Joo stood at the door and warmly saw them off. The seeds he had planted had grown into such great trees, forming a forest.

 

“Well then, I’ll be going in.”

 

After seeing off the last guest, just as Chairman Joo was about to turn around.

 

“Excuse me, Chairman.”

 

A heavy bass voice stopped Joo Taeback in his tracks. One director who he thought had already left was crossing the threshold again.

 

Sharp eyes gleaming under a pressed-down hat. It was Director Kim Seong-rok, who could be called a living myth of the Korean film industry.

 

He was the first seed that Chairman Joo had boldly invested in during his youth, based solely on a scenario that no one else would look at.

 

“Oh, didn’t you leave?”

 

“I came back because I have something to ask.”

 

Kim Seong-rok approached with large strides.

 

He wasn’t someone who beat around the bush. Then and now, his instinct to charge straight ahead regardless of obstacles to get what he wanted remained unchanged.

 

“I’ll ask directly.”

 

Kim Seong-rok’s gaze persistently bored into Chairman Joo’s eyes.

 

“That rookie that the Choi Sisters writers are foaming at the mouth praising in the drama scene these days.”

 

“…”

 

“Ju Sae-i, that child. She’s related to you, isn’t she, Chairman?”

 

Chairman Joo’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

 

He thought he had hidden it thoroughly. Putting someone else in the representative position at Wave Actors, setting up Park Yeon-hui as the figurehead.

 

But it seemed he couldn’t fool the intuition of this guy who had been under him for so long.

 

Chairman Joo calmly stroked his chin.

 

“Well…”

 

“Come on, Chairman. It’s me, Kim Seong-rok.”

 

Kim Seong-rok let out a dry laugh.

 

“How long have I been making movies with your money? I can tell at a glance. And more than anything…”

 

He paused for a moment, then added with a confident tone.

 

“I’ve watched the trailer hundreds of times. When she’s immersed, her eyes strangely resemble yours, Chairman.”

 

Chairman Joo finally let out a low chuckle and straightened his posture.

 

“…You ghostly bastard. Yes, she’s my blood.”

 

“I knew it!”

 

Kim Seong-rok’s eyes flashed like a predator’s. It was like the eyes of a tomb robber who had discovered treasure.

 

“Why? Are you interested in that child too?”

 

“It’s more than just interest.”

 

Kim Seong-rok swallowed his saliva.

 

“Child actors of that age are all the same. They either try to look pretty or imitate adults. But she’s different.”

 

He leaned forward, unable to hide his excitement.

 

“In that child’s eyes… there’s an abyss. A depth that’s hard to believe belongs to a teenager.”

 

What grandfather wouldn’t be happy to hear his granddaughter praised? A smile gradually spread across Chairman Joo’s face.

 

“I have a scenario. I’ve just left it sitting for a year, but now I think I’ve found its owner.”

 

“….”

 

“That scenario, would it be alright if I send it directly to the Chairman instead of through an agency?”

 

Sae-i’s identity was a thoroughly kept secret.

 

But his opponent was Kim Seong-rok. A master of the Korean film industry. A guy who was like a son he had raised in the film world.

 

Moreover, if he took the megaphone, Sae-i could seize control of Chungmuro in one fell swoop. There was no more certain wind than this to give his granddaughter wings.

 

‘That bastard Seong-rok has a tight mouth.’

 

His contemplation wasn’t long. Chairman Joo slowly nodded his head.

 

“…Send it to Jaedamjae and we’ll review it together.”

 

As soon as approval was given, a bright smile like a child’s spread across Kim Seong-rok’s face.

 

“Thank you, Chairman. I’ll create something absolutely fantastic.”

 

The master bowed deeply in greeting, then disappeared humming cheerfully with excitement.

 

Ju Taeback looked at the spot where he had left and muttered.

 

“That guy, he does have an eye for things.”

 

It was the moment when another enormous red carpet was laid out for his granddaughter’s future path.

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