The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 126

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The Chaebol’s Daughter Debuted

 

Episode 126

 

“I’m not asking for complete integrity from someone who runs a business like I do. But can we really trust and work with a broadcasting company that has so much controversy even for producing a single show?”

 

I found myself glancing at Ryu Jin-woo without realizing it.

 

‘Now I understand why Father sent Ryu Jin-woo instead of Ryu Jae-geum…’

 

His skill at calmly making the other party lose their words was definitely different from the emotional Ryu Jae-geum.

 

And it was a bit scary.

 

That’s true though. Even aside from Ryu Ji-ye’s matter, if a broadcasting company you’re investing in and advertising with causes problems with a program heavily loaded with PPL, it’s natural for a company to be angry.

 

Although this whole mess started because my family got pissed off after I got cursed at, even without revealing this openly, there were plenty of reasons to torment UNET.

 

In other words.

 

It was also a firm expression that regardless of what compensation UNET offered for my situation, they had absolutely no intention of dropping the lawsuit.

 

‘But then why did they bring me along?’

 

From what I can see, it’s not to make them apologize to me.

 

It’s not to get confirmation on whether I’m satisfied with the compensation UNET proposed.

 

Obviously they wouldn’t intend to include me in business discussions between companies, so why bring me specifically?

 

‘I have so much work to do…’

 

Of course, the meal was delicious, and it was quite satisfying to watch the PD shrink and struggle while looking at the young Ryu Jin-woo and me.

 

He had been lazy and disrespectful throughout the broadcast filming.

 

However, now that everything was over, I wanted to focus more on future work rather than dwelling on such satisfaction.

 

Singing and dancing practice.

 

And work for Flora.

 

After all, a company had been established, packed with the good talent Kim Ja-in brought.

 

Plus, after spending money generously as promised, even a practice room filled with the latest equipment was prepared in the company building for an agency with just one trainee.

 

To be precise, I heard it was prepared.

 

I was planning to go see it since it was completed today, but I was getting a bit anxious because I got caught by Ryu Jin-woo.

 

‘I want to see our practice room quickly.’

 

However, I couldn’t show it and was just moving my chopsticks restlessly when.

 

“…Why are you really doing this?”

 

My gaze naturally turned to the voice that sounded like a sigh.

 

…?

 

What are those guys doing now?

 

Two middle-aged men approached me, looked at me, then their eye level suddenly dropped.

 

And heads bowed down uncomfortably low.

 

“Crazy.”

 

A curse slipped out without me realizing it.

 

I couldn’t help it.

 

Not only Do Myeong-gyun but even… the Entertainment Director was kneeling in front of me.

 

Is this right? Are they serious?

 

All kinds of thoughts crossed my mind.

 

Apart from the power relationship and the relationship between victim and perpetrator, I wasn’t familiar with this kind of scene itself.

 

Even UNET’s Entertainment Director and that notorious PD.

 

Those people who, when I was Hong Yeo-eun in the past, I desperately wanted to impress even once, not caring if I was ignored.

 

But unlike me who was flustered, Ryu Jin-woo just looked down at them with an indifferent face as if he was used to it.

 

‘Is it because he’s born into power…? Or has he made many people kneel before?’

 

Whether it’s the former or latter, it’s the kind of power abuse Hong Jin could do.

 

“Please reconsider at least withdrawing the investment.”

 

Do Myeong-gyun PD’s voice was choking up.

 

“I’m really going to die. Really.”

 

No, he was actually crying.

 

“Please think of it as saving a life, just once. The lawsuit is our fault… At least the investment. We were wrong. Ji-ye, I’m really sorry. We’ll do whatever you want.”

 

Oh my, look at this?

 

When I tilted my head, Ryu Jin-woo grinned for some reason.

 

It’s quite a skill to look evil with such a gentle impression.

 

Ryu Jin-woo asked cheerfully in a tone as gentle as his impression.

 

“What should we do, Ji-ye? Should we forgive them?”

 

This crazy bastard.

 

Why are you asking me that?

 

“Ji-ye, if you say you forgive them, Father and Grandfather would gladly withdraw it too. What should we do?”

 

When I looked at him incredulously, Ryu Jin-woo’s eyes became a bit stern.

 

Then he quietly gestured with his chin as if telling me to speak quickly.

 

‘Ah.’

 

Only after seeing Ryu Jin-woo change instantly did I realize why I had to come here.

 

‘It was a warning.’

 

Not for me, but for those people.

 

No matter how widespread the rumors are about being a cast-out child, I’m still Hong Jin’s youngest daughter.

 

If they don’t treat me properly, with one word from me, lawsuits and investment withdrawals can be done easily.

 

Bringing me today was probably a kind of protection measure Hong Jin prepared for me, who is preparing to debut again after going through all that.

 

‘I understand the intention, but what am I supposed to say…’

 

What if I insist that I don’t need forgiveness or anything and tell them to go ahead with the lawsuit?

 

Why are you giving me such an important choice in this situation?

 

I understand that my family’s trust has increased thanks to my performance on Start Plan, but Ryu Ji-ye is still a troublemaker after all.

 

Neither troublemaker Ryu Ji-ye nor failed idol Hong Yeo-eun can judge at all whether it’s good to maintain the investment or if it’s okay to cause a scene.

 

‘I might end up causing damage to Hong Jin…’

 

Thinking that, I forced myself to speak.

 

“I guess UNET said they’d cover the lawsuit costs if they maintain the investment?”

 

“…Huh? Oh, yes?”

 

“Actually, from UNET’s perspective, the lawsuit isn’t that big of a deal. They’re just bowing down because the opponent is Hong Jin.”

 

Is this really the first or second time UNET has been sued?

 

They probably judged it more profitable to cut off the tail at Do Myeong-gyun’s level and handle the costs while protecting the investment.

 

UNET has become an essential music channel despite being cursed at for a long time.

 

A tarnished image would be like a regular event for them.

 

I spoke in an arrogant tone, showing off my troublemaker side to the fullest.

 

“I hate seeing them calculate even in this situation, so can’t we just withdraw the investment? Honestly, I was annoyed because they ignored and discriminated against me throughout the filming.”

 

The words came out more smoothly than I expected.

 

And I saw it. When Ryu Jin-woo nodded with a smile, the Entertainment Director’s pupils trembled like crazy.

 

I giggled and waved my hand.

 

“Just kidding.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Ryu Jin-woo put back the mobile phone he had taken out with a disappointed expression.

 

“What do I know about management to tell you to withdraw or maintain investment?”

 

Why would we withdraw such a good thing?

 

If I only think about my position, maintaining the investment is much better.

 

I’m going to debut soon, and there’s nothing good about being on bad terms with UNET in South Korea’s music industry.

 

As long as Hong Jin’s investment is maintained, they won’t be able to treat me and my group carelessly, even if it’s just to be mindful of Hong Jin.

 

But just because I have a purpose doesn’t mean I’ll readily give them what they want.

 

I put down the chopsticks I was holding, picked up my water glass, and looked at the Entertainment Director.

 

“Instead, make sure to cut off the tail properly.”

 

“…What?”

 

The bewildered response came from Do Myeong-gyun, but I stubbornly looked only at the Entertainment Director as I spoke.

 

“As long as you maintain the investment, you’ll do as I want, right Director? You’re completely acknowledging the Start Plan victory manipulation and malicious editing.”

 

And the responsibility for that would fall not only on Do Myeong-gyun, who was now fired and facing criminal charges, but also on the Entertainment Director, and further on UNET, and….

 

“Of course SU Entertainment will also gladly acknowledge the ranking manipulation, right?”

 

The Entertainment Director’s eyes, which had been trembling like aspen leaves, now froze solid as if turned to ice.

 

Another investor in UNET that he never expected to hear about here.

 

“….”

 

When the director couldn’t answer, Ryu Ji-ye smiled brightly.

 

Despite being so young, how could she make such a devilish smile while having such an innocent face that seemed to know nothing about the world?

 

“May Rookie’s victory was manipulation, so how could SU alone slip out of it? When you release your statement, Director, you should get SU’s statement too and report them together. Right?”

 

“Ah….”

 

She was absolutely right. The evidence of May Rookie’s ranking manipulation had already been completely exposed by Choi Gyo-young and his close reporter contacts, so where did they think they could end it with just Do Myeong-gyun?

 

They absolutely had to clearly acknowledge that May Rookie and SU directly interfered with the rankings and editing.

 

Of course, it seemed like not only SU but other entertainment agencies had also quite enthusiastically provided entertainment and bribes.

 

But since U&DA and our Flora, who were far from manipulation, made it to the finals, I’ll leave that to their conscience.

 

“You need to coordinate well with SU and make sure to reveal the real rankings.”

 

“The real, rankings?”

 

“Yes, we were actually the winners.”

 

The real winners, the real rankings that you know, I know, the fans know, and everyone knows should be revealed.

 

“That way we can proudly debut as Flora. It doesn’t make sense for the winning group to disband.”

 

“Debut as Flora…?”

 

“The real winning team is Flora. But since the winning team was already predetermined to be May Rookie, Flora was dissolved.”

 

“….”

 

“So we will spare no support for Flora to officially debut. Many entertainment agencies are already contacting us to take Flora, and we’re coordinating with individual members. Please write the article exactly like this.”

 

I don’t even expect real support.

 

If it’s just reported like this, then Kim Ja-in and I will handle the rest.

 

“Please do it.”

 

Finishing with words that were close to an order, I leaned back fully against the chair.

 

I don’t need to say more now. Because.

 

“When did our Ji-ye grow up like this? She speaks so well too. She could work instead of her brother.”

 

From then on, Ryu Jin-woo, who was a bit crazy in personality but was definitely a Ryu Ji-ye fool, would make sure his sister’s words came true.

 

‘Ah, I want to go home now.’

 

Please send me quickly so I can visit the practice room too.

 

I was listening to the conversation between Ryu Jin-woo and the Entertainment Director with a sullen expression when.

 

Brr-

 

A message came in with a short vibration sound.

 

 

It was a message from Han Da-min.

 

‘Hmm, so she wants to do it but is scared to start from zero.’

 

Well, how much must she have suffered rolling around in the industry for years as part of an unpopular group.

 

If she could debut spectacularly with a competition victory, that would be one thing, but starting as a new group when the team didn’t even win would be concerning.

 

Moreover, Han Da-min had heard a lot of mockery about being second-hand or age-related during the competition.

 

The discord rumors about her previous group had died down a lot, but they popped up whenever people forgot about them.

 

She seemed worried that because of her, the members would all get dragged into criticism together right after debut.

 

If that’s really her concern, I just feel like, why bother?

 

I just solved half of Da-min’s worries right here in this meeting.

 

 

I sent a reply to Han Da-min and quickly got up from my seat.

 

“Oppa, I’m leaving. I just made plans.”

 

“Did you enjoy your meal?”

 

“Yeah, the tteokgalbi was delicious. Mom would like it.”

 

“I should get it packaged to go.”

 

I left the restaurant, leaving behind Ryu Jin-woo who was speaking with a bright smile.

 

Whew, I’m going to confess to Han Da-min now.

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