The Chaebol Family’s Youngest Daughter Doesn’t Hide Her Acting Skills - Chapter 71

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Episode 71

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The popularity of 【The Mountain God Blesses】 was truly unstoppable.

It wasn’t simply at the level of good reactions.

I could feel it even at school. From the moment I arrived until the moment I left, everyone wouldn’t leave me alone.

“Sae-i! Look at this, you even made it to #1 on the real-time search rankings?”

“Hey, Ju Sae-i! Give me an autograph here! I want to stock up now in case I can’t get one later.”

During every break, my seat was bustling with kids.

It was a scene I couldn’t have imagined before.

Originally, the power in our class, no, our entire grade was concentrated on Ju Suyeon.

The kids who clearly knew that Ju Suyeon disliked me and Woon Seong-ha were reluctant to even approach and talk to us, afraid they might get on her bad side.

But now the situation had completely reversed.

‘Writer Choi’s script power is truly terrifying…’

The buzz that hit television and Intube easily devoured Ju Suyeon’s petty power.

No matter how much Ju Suyeon shot lasers with her eyes from behind or banged on her desk, everyone ignored her.

Rather, they flocked to me without caring, leaving behind Ju Suyeon who was creating a menacing atmosphere. As if they no longer cared about her reactions.

“Is Dojehyeon really handsome? Is his face really small? Is he really tall?”

“Don’t you two have any kiss scenes? You’re not dating, right?”

Faced with the barrage of questions, I skillfully put on my social smile.

“Hey, Jehyeon sunbae and I are just business. Should I sign here?”

“Wow, even her handwriting is pretty!”

When I responded appropriately and kindly without crossing the line, everyone went wild.

Stealing glances at Ju Suyeon’s expression in the corner, her face turning red and blue from being unable to contain her anger, was an added bonus of enjoyment.

Buzz, buzz…

Just as I finished signing autographs and was catching my breath, my phone in my uniform pocket vibrated.

When I checked the screen, there was a text from Grandfather’s personal secretary.

[Miss, are you available for a call?]

What could the secretary want at this time?

This person only contacts me if it’s related to Grandfather.

With an anxious heart, I slipped out to a corner of the hallway and answered the phone.

“Miss, is it alright to talk during school hours?”

“It’s break time right now. Did something happen to Grandfather?”

“No, I’m calling on the Chairman’s orders. Could you please come straight to the Waveactors office as soon as school ends?”

“The office? Not the main house?”

“Yes. Oh, and when you come, don’t come alone.”

The secretary paused for a moment, then added.

“Please bring Woon Seong-ha with you as well.”

“…What? Seong-ha?”

“Yes. The Chairman’s orders are to bring both of you. I’ll have a car waiting.”

After answering reflexively, I tilted my head while mulling over the instruction to bring Woon Seong-ha.

Not just calling me, but Woon Seong-ha too? And to the office, not home?

Seong-ha and I have been getting along well since our tearful reconciliation show…

‘Could it be…’

Does he want to see Seong-ha directly about the wish token matter?

I had a feeling something serious was about to happen.

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Wednesday.

This day of the week holds special meaning for high school students in Korea.

Wednesday is the day to finish everything, commonly known as “Suda Day.”

It was truly a sacred day when the nutritionist put her soul into arranging only delicious menu items to prevent leftover food.

“Amazing. Today we’re having pork cutlet and rosé pasta!”

“They’re giving us yogurt ice cream too!”

Hearing this, my heart raced as I checked the meal schedule.

No wonder the smell of frying from the cafeteria seemed unusual when I was running to the classroom for the next period.

A blessing of school lunch coming to me, who had become temporarily unemployed after finishing filming!

“Let’s go, Seong-ha! On days like this, we need to run!”

I grabbed the arm of Woon Seong-ha, who was sitting there dazed. Woon Seong-ha stuck his butt firmly to the chair and didn’t budge.

“…Go eat and come back, Sae-i.”

“Why? Are you sick somewhere?”

“No, just. I don’t want to go to the cafeteria. I don’t usually eat school lunch.”

Woon Seong-ha doesn’t eat school lunch?

I didn’t know since I rarely stayed at school until lunchtime after transferring.

Suddenly, an ominous feeling crossed my mind.

He’s not hungry but doesn’t want to go to the cafeteria so he doesn’t eat…

Isn’t the cafeteria usually the place bullying victims hate going to most?

The open space, unavoidable gazes, and even being bothered while eating.

My heart sank, wondering if Woon Seong-ha had also been treated badly in the cafeteria.

“…Seong-ha.”

I made a sad face and gripped his sleeve tightly.

“What should I do…”

“…Huh?”

“Don’t worry. I’ll go with you. If anyone bothers you, I’ll smack them with my food tray!”

How can a Korean high schooler skip school lunch?

When I glared with determination, Woon Seong-ha blinked with a bewildered expression.

“…Sae-i, that’s not it.”

“What do you mean that’s not it? You’re too intimidated to eat.”

“It’s just… Ju Suyeon keeps trying to sit next to me to eat, so it’s annoying.”

“…Huh?”

“She keeps chattering next to me while I’m eating. I don’t go because it’s noisy…”

Woon Seong-ha had a genuinely disgusted expression. It wasn’t fear, he was just avoiding it because it was annoying and bothersome.

‘…Oh.’

I stared at him blankly.

As expected, his mental strength in this area is stronger than I thought, Woon Seong-ha.

Well, he would need that level of guts and spirit to survive in that harsh entertainment industry and reach the top.

Considering all the hardships he must have gone through in his previous life, treating Ju Suyeon as noise pollution was appropriate.

But Ju Suyeon torments him like that and then comes to talk to him again?

You really are…

No, never mind. Let’s not talk about it.

“Then that’s even better! I’ll chase Ju Suyeon away, so let’s go!”

“…!”

“The pork cutlet will get cold and taste bad!”

I dragged Seong-ha to the cafeteria again. He followed me obediently as if he had no choice.

After filling our trays with delicious food and sitting down, Woon Seong-ha, who sat across from me, also quietly picked up his chopsticks.

Before taking a bite, I looked around. Fortunately, Ju Suyeon was nowhere to be seen yet.

“It’s delicious, right?”

It’s been so long since I had school lunch…

When I smiled while chewing the pork cutlet until my cheeks were about to burst, Woon Seong-ha chuckled.

It was a peaceful lunchtime.

Until someone placed their food tray down next to me with a thud.

“…?”

When I looked up, I saw a familiar yet arrogant face. Ryu Dokyung was showing off his perfect school uniform fit today as well.

‘Huh.’

I momentarily stopped using my chopsticks at Ryu Dokyung’s glaring eyes.

Why is the Seohe Group grandson here?

‘…Ah. Right.’

Come to think of it, Ju Suyeon eats here just fine, and I eat here like crazy too. Just because he’s a chaebol doesn’t mean he only eats fine dining.

Anyway, look at those menacing eyes. In times like this, pretending not to know is the best strategy.

I tried to bury my nose in my rice while deliberately avoiding Ryu Dokyung’s gaze.

But Ryu Dokyung conspicuously pulled out the empty chair next to me and plopped down.

“….”

“….”

Silence flowed.

Woon Seong-ha in front of me, Ryu Dokyung next to me.

A strange and suffocating three-way confrontation had been established in the middle of the cafeteria.

“You’re eating deliciously.”

Ryu Dokyung propped his chin and stared at me intently as he spoke.

I gulped down the pork cutlet in my mouth and nodded awkwardly.

“Oh, yes…. Please eat quickly.”

“Yeah. Watching you eat is making me hungry too.”

Ryu Dokyung chuckled and picked up his spoon.

Woon Seong-ha across from us, who had been watching, put down his chopsticks.

He tried to glare at Ryu Dokyung with what he thought were sharp eyes, but Ryu Dokyung leisurely met that gaze.

Invisible sparks were flying over the savory smell of pork cutlet.

I just rolled my eyes between the two who seemed to be having a staring contest.

‘…I’m really going to get indigestion.’

Why does this have to happen on a day when we can’t leave leftovers….

If it’s going to be like this, don’t sit together!

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