The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 111

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The Chaebol’s Daughter Debuted

Episode 111

After being lost in thought for quite a while, I finally opened my mouth again.

-But since it’s our first time. No, since we just met for the first time. I think we’re in the process of adjusting to each other, being considerate, and understanding each other.

Right, I said those words too.

Though it didn’t make it to broadcast.

-Well, I easily got my part because the members were considerate of me. But there are many people good at dance parts, so it was quite competitive.

Look at that. As expected, watching the full version without any cuts, my tone wasn’t that annoying.

I spoke politely and well. To think they chopped it up that much for broadcast.

‘Really amazing, just amazing.’

-But there’s still a lot of practice left, and I think as we work together, our feelings will ease and things will work out well. We should hope they reconcile well.

In the video, I politely finished the interview to the end, gave a proper greeting, and then left the frame.

I ended the video and put down my mobile phone.

‘This should definitely clear up the misunderstanding, right?’

This evening, a video was suddenly uploaded to Start Plan’s official YouTube channel.

[Releasing unreleased interview footage from Start Plan EP.1~3 participating teams]

A pitch-black thumbnail and a title without a hint of humor.

Anyone could tell this was a video released by Start Plan to clarify their position after recognizing the situation.

‘Though I chose the thumbnail and title.’

A thumbnail like those dirty apology videos you see on YouTube.

At times like these when everyone’s attention is focused on when and who will speak up first, it would be a video you couldn’t help but click on.

And indeed, this video recorded explosive view counts from the moment it appeared and received hot attention.

The content was simple.

Just a compilation of several interviews from Start Plan episodes 1 through 3 in their full versions.

But that alone quickly turned public opinion around.

Because it clearly revealed that Flora’s interviews had been blatantly edited and pieced together to the point where the malicious intent was clearly visible.

Going forward, Start Plan will sequentially upload the original versions of the edited videos until the upcoming final round competition.

Without explaining why they’re suddenly uploading such videos, with the same black background.

So people can speculate as they please.

‘I should tell Gu Beom-tae to upload the video too.’

According to Gu Beom-tae’s report, Start Plan will make a statement soon, but they plan to push the narrative that there was malicious editing but no vote manipulation.

Even if the arrow turns toward UNET, they seem determined to make viewers accept May Rookie’s victory no matter what.

‘But that will be exposed soon too.’

Yes, May Rookie will win.

If a victory that no one acknowledges can still be called a victory.

***

“Ji-ye, I didn’t expect you to contact me so soon. I’m so happy you reached out. I was secretly waiting with great anxiety.”

The middle-aged woman sitting across the table smiled with a very warm and delighted face.

I smiled slightly and fiddled with the glass cup full of ice.

“I’m sorry. I had some issues recently, so I wasn’t sure if I should contact you.”

“Haha! Of course you should! Am I an idiot? As if I’d believe such nonsense.”

“As expected of a director.”

When I flattered her a little, the woman in front of me, MN’s Director Kim Ja-in, shrugged her shoulders.

“I acknowledge Ji-ye’s skills myself, so vote manipulation my ass. Still, you went through a lot. Fortunately, the controversy seems to be dying down.”

“It’s not completely over yet though.”

The system’s fourth mission still wasn’t complete.

While it was revealed that the behavior shown on broadcast was image damage due to malicious editing, the suspicion about manipulation wasn’t completely cleared.

‘I’m preparing for that part too though.’

I smiled slyly while looking at Kim Ja-in. Today’s meeting with her was also for that purpose.

“So have you thought about my proposal?”

Kim Ja-in asked with an excited face.

“Just between us, the victory is probably already decided for May Rookie anyway, so don’t be too attached to it. How about trusting me and giving it a try after the competition ends, Ji-ye?”

“Oh, sounds good.”

“Then…”

“I believe you’ll definitely create the best group for me wherever you are, Director.”

“…”

Kim Ja-in, who had been very excited, shut her mouth tight at my words.

At first she seemed confused about what I meant, but soon her expression showed she’d been hit right on target.

As expected, Reporter Choi Gyo-young was right.

“Uh…”

The perfect career woman image from before disappeared, and she stared at me with wide eyes before coming to her senses and opening her mouth.

“You knew, I see.”

“Yes, I found out recently. That you’re starting a new company, Director.”

No matter how I thought about it, Kim Ja-in’s words when casting me seemed meaningful, so I had Reporter Choi Gyo-young and our family staff look into it a bit.

As expected, she was looking for investors to start a new company after leaving MN soon.

This was probably why Kim Ja-in was the only one persistently waiting for my contact while others weren’t proceeding with casting due to the controversy.

To receive investment, an entertainment company needs decent talent.

Usually in this industry, if someone has a meaningful career like Kim Ja-in’s, the company often provides trainees out of loyalty before they become independent.

But it seems Kim Ja-in’s departure negotiations with MN weren’t very smooth, as she couldn’t even receive trainees to trade from MN.

Since she had to cast on her own, what would an uncertain controversy matter?

She probably judged that I, having secured fans through Start Plan and possessing proper skills, would be the best talent to appeal to investors.

“If you knew, there’s no need to speak indirectly.”

Kim Ja-in spoke with a much calmer face and took out a new business card from her jacket.

[Day Entertainment CEO Kim Ja-in]

“To be honest, I was hoping you’d train at MN for a while and then follow me.”

“Hmm.”

I roughly understood. If she brought trainees directly from MN, they could provide basic training too.

“Of course, you could continue as a trainee at MN, but since U&Da is debuting soon, considering your age, it might be difficult to join the next group.”

“Yet you still tried to bring me to MN. When it was obvious I’d have no choice. Should I think you were trying to exploit my desperation?”

“…I have no excuse for that. I’m really sorry if you think I exploited you. But I wanted you that much, Ji-ye.”

Actually, such cases are really common, so I’m not that angry.

What was more important now than that was the fact that as much as Kim Ja-in wanted me, she was also quite a necessary talent for me.

I drank down the coffee that had become bland from the half-melted ice and spoke to Kim Ja-in.

“Director, you’re looking for investors, right?”

“…That’s true. You know about that too?”

I responded to her question with a smile and continued speaking.

“I’ll make that investment.”

“Th-that investment, what?”

“You have solid connections, so you just need the capital, right?”

Kim Ja-in’s mouth fell wide open at my words, spoken as casually as saying ‘I’ll buy you a meal.’

Her face showed complete bewilderment at what she had just heard.

“Director?”

She remained dazed for quite a while until I prompted her, finally closing her mouth. Then she asked with a face full of suspicion.

“So you’re saying Hong Jin will invest in me?”

“No, I will. Me, not Hong Jin. Even if Hong Jin offers to invest, please don’t accept it. Their interference would be really severe.”

Since Ryu Ji-ye is the daughter of Hongjin Group’s owner family, her personal assets are considerable, so there’s no need to rely on Hong Jin’s help.

“Since you were honest with me, Director, I’ll be honest too. I want you.”

“….”

“I believe you would definitely help our Flora debut successfully. More than May Rookie could.”

I trust Kim Ja-in’s career. With just capital, she could make any group successful based on her accumulated experience and connections.

As she said, Flora will be eliminated in the next round, the final competition.

But I’ve grown fond of Flora, so I want them to debut as they are.

Oh, of course, I haven’t discussed this with the Flora members yet.

“Don’t worry about money. Would you like to give it a try?”

“Flora….”

“I’m Ryu Ji-ye from Hong Jin. My identity is certain. It’s not a scam, and you won’t have to worry about other investors’ opinions. My abilities are proven too.”

And after a moment.

Kim Ja-in’s deliberation was brief. She spoke with a very satisfied smile.

“That sounds good. Better than investors who would interfere in every little detail.”

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