The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 163

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“Wow, promoting already? This rookie is shrewd. Did you hear that, Class President? You’re shrewd!”

 

Despite Kim Gwang-cheon’s words, Ryu Ji-ye showed a completely unbothered attitude and shamelessly performed the chorus of 【Blooming】.

 

“Hey, I told you to stop promoting! This kid won’t listen!”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon scolded her and waved his hand dismissively, but he actually had no real intention of making her stop.

 

Though it was sudden promotion, it didn’t harm the filming atmosphere.

 

Rather, the rookie idol’s spirit of dancing persistently despite Kim Gwang-cheon’s complaints heated up the early segment that could have been the most sluggish part of the show.

 

‘She’s actually good.’

 

Kim Gwang-cheon thought to himself while watching the production staff applaud and respond enthusiastically to Ryu Ji-ye’s dancing.

 

Idol.

 

Of course, not all idols are like this, but when rookie idols appear, the regular cast members usually get nervous first.

 

Most of them act clueless trying to stand out without knowing how to do variety shows, and some others barely say a word properly before leaving, as if showing they were forced to appear by their agency.

 

When such guests appear, the burden on the regular cast members, especially Kim Gwang-cheon as the main host, becomes enormous.

 

Because idol cast members must be given screen time regardless of whether they’re entertaining or not.

 

This leads to situations where they’re forced to repeat special talents or characters are artificially created through editing, drawing criticism from fans.

 

In that sense, he was naturally worried when he heard FLORA would be appearing.

 

He knew they were a popular idol group making waves lately, but no matter how he thought about it, FLORA didn’t seem suited for variety shows.

 

That’s why he had already consulted with the production staff several times during pre-meetings.

 

“…Fine, go ahead, do it! Geez, I’ve never seen such a disobedient cast member. I guess she’s not scared of me.”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon’s tone became infinitely softer.

 

A quite unique character had appeared.

 

And this kind of character was only possible because of Ryu Ji-ye’s background – a character that only she could create.

 

This was why Kim Gwang-cheon came to highly evaluate her faster than anyone else.

 

What idol, or rather, what rookie including not just idols but actors and comedians as well, could act so shamelessly without being intimidated by Kim Gwang-cheon?

 

Kim Gwang-cheon’s distinctive charisma, his ruthlessness in ignoring and cutting out anything unfunny.

 

And his speaking style that could be perfectly described as rough and threatening.

 

No matter how bold today’s idols might be, few could stand before Kim Gwang-cheon without trembling and assert their opinions like this.

 

Even if it was just a concept.

 

Perhaps there might be other idols with enough spirit to act as boldly as Ryu Ji-ye.

 

But making such unexpected behavior feel interesting rather than giving an impression of being impudent or crossing the line was not easy.

 

It was partly thanks to Ryu Ji-ye’s unique background as an all-powerful third-generation chaebol.

 

Her characteristic languid way of speaking and expression combined in perfect harmony to create quite a nice picture.

 

‘Not only that, but her sense too…’

 

Ryu Ji-ye wasn’t intimidated by Kim Gwang-cheon and made bold comments and actions suitable for the situational drama, just enough to not be offensive.

 

Kim Gwang-cheon subtly acted as if he was being careful because Ryu Ji-ye was a chaebol, accepting her behavior graciously without taking offense.

 

A relationship dynamic like that of an uncle and niece had already been established from the beginning of filming.

 

Of course, it didn’t seem like Ryu Ji-ye was intentionally acting this way, but rather that this was her natural personality.

 

Kim Gwang-cheon could anticipate it.

 

If today went well, he would be able to show viewers not only an entertaining broadcast but also a different side of himself.

 

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‘It’s becoming tiki-taka.’

 

Honestly, I knew Kim Gwang-cheon’s rebellious nature well, so I was worried he might act differently than when I was Hong Yeo-eun.

 

Fortunately, it seems he recognized that I’m quite earnestly immersed in the situational drama.

 

If Kim Gwang-cheon has opened his heart to me, then filming will become easier from here on.

 

At least he won’t make me dance all day long anymore.

 

My situation is flowing quite smoothly.

 

‘I wonder how Da-min is doing.’

 

Since Han Da-min has the image of a veteran idol, is she filming comfortably while chatting with the cast members?

 

She’s a member who would do well anyway, so I’m not too worried about the filming itself.

 

‘But I’m concerned.’

 

After all, the memories of the Unfortunate Idol and the suddenly appeared main mission.

 

The prime candidate for the ‘Smiling Face Mask’ is with Han Da-min.

 

Even while trusting her, I couldn’t help but worry.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“Class President, it seems like there’s nothing here as you said. I searched everywhere while you were dancing, but there’s no wallet or anything.”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon, who had been searching through the classroom with a face that said he’d seen all sorts of strange things, gestured that we should leave now.

 

“Yes.”

 

“Where should we go next? Class President, you’re smarter than me, so you decide the destination.”

 

Right, let me leave Da-min’s matters to Da-min for now.

 

I pushed aside my mounting worries and left the classroom.

 

While dancing earlier, I thought about the next destination, and if we’re not searching for places where objects might be hidden but looking for the thief.

 

“I think we should look for the other cast members.”

 

“Other cast members? You mean teams other than Park Nam-seok’s, right?”

 

“Yes, since Park Nam-seok sunbae and Da-min unnie are the Detective Team… if there’s a thief, wouldn’t they be among the people we haven’t met yet?”

 

“Oh!”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon clapped his hands and giggled as if it was a great idea.

 

“Right. Right! From what I can see, the thief is definitely among them. So then, where should we start looking? It’s too big to go everywhere. We need to find them before the Detective Team does.”

 

“Um…”

 

What’s this? It feels like he’s deliberately giving me choices continuously…

 

I enjoyed Kim Gwang-cheon’s somewhat burdensome favor and thought for a moment before speaking.

 

“The Faculty Office or the Nurse’s Office?”

 

Just like we each received our roles, they must have roles too.

 

This is a school, and if I’m the only one playing a student role, then the others’ roles would probably be security guard, administrative staff, or teacher.

 

If we go to places where such teachers might be, we could meet one or two people, couldn’t we?

 

“Then let’s go to the Faculty Office first. It’s on the same floor, over there.”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon pointed to the end of the corridor. It clearly looked like a place temporarily set up for filming, and as I was about to follow him.

 

“Ahhhhh! What, what is it!”

 

Someone’s scream came from somewhere.

 

“What was that just now?”

 

When I instinctively turned around at the urgently desperate voice that sent chills down my spine.

 

“Did you just see that? Da-min, did that person just… die?”

 

“I think so? What is this? The genre suddenly…”

 

From the classroom labeled Music Room, two people from the Detective Team came stumbling backward into the corridor with conversations full of confusion.

 

What did they just say? Dead? Who?

 

“…”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon and I exchanged glances silently.

 

Of course, no one actually died.

 

It seems like this filming scenario’s main purpose isn’t finding the Thief?

 

“Teacher, they say someone died. Should we go take a look too?”

 

“Wow, this story is getting too scary? Let’s go see. Who died…”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon, who was reflexively about to take a step, hesitated and then blocked me with one arm.

 

Then he spoke in an acting tone.

 

“Wait! A Student shouldn’t see such gruesome things! The Teacher can’t allow it. Wait here and the Teacher will go look and tell you about it.”

 

“…Teacher?”

 

What kind of joke is this now.

 

As I stood there bewildered, not knowing how to react, Kim Gwang-cheon chuckled and headed toward the Music Room first.

 

No matter how I look at it, he seems a bit excited since I danced. Is it because of favorability?

 

Anyway, as I followed him toward the Music Room, Han Da-min came clinging to me while sniffling.

 

She looked quite disgusted as if she had seen something she shouldn’t have.

 

“Ji-ye… There’s a dead person over there.”

 

“Who’s the person?”

 

One of the Cast Members? As I moved to check inside the Music Room, Han Da-min grabbed me in horror.

 

“No, be a little scared when you go in! It’s really covered in blood over there.”

 

“Huh? Oh, it’s okay. I’m not scared of that stuff.”

 

I’ve actually seen real death, after all.

 

When I pushed Han Da-min away and entered the Music Room, oh my…

 

Kang Hyeok, one of the Regular Cast Members, or more precisely, a Mannequin made to look exactly like Kang Hyeok, was lying there covered in Blood Stains.

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