The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 208

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Yeo Joo Saves the World
Part 2, Episode 29

Still, there was one hopeful realization: I was beginning to understand Jung Hee Ok’s character.
A principled woman who despised pretense and wasted time.
With someone like her, clumsy flattery would only backfire.
“Yes, Master. That’s why I’ve come to seek your permission.”
“Hmm.”
Jung Hee Ok’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“So you thought coming here like this would make me grant it?”
“No, I thought you wouldn’t grant it even if I came like this.”
“Yet you came anyway?”
“Perhaps you might appreciate the effort. I tend to be fortunate, Master.”
“You certainly know how to talk.”
“Thank you for the compliment, Master.”
Jung Hee Ok let out another snort at my banter.
Then, her expression growing serious again, she asked me a question.
“What will you do if I don’t grant permission?”
I answered without the slightest hesitation.
“Then I won’t proceed.”
“Why? If you’re worried about legal complications, couldn’t you just modify the design slightly?”
Ah, there was such a method.
I hadn’t considered it.
If I created merchandise with a design that wasn’t perfectly identical—one with a clear reference but subtle differences—I could certainly avoid legal liability.
But was that what I truly wanted?
“Hmm. Give me a moment, Master.”
I took a moment to gather my thoughts before speaking.
“When I first thought about producing and selling Justice Guild uniforms as merchandise, I wanted to create high-quality goods even if it meant smaller margins, Master. I wanted to show off how magnificent our Justice Guild uniforms are.”
“….”
“As you know, we struggled quite a bit not long ago. So when we first received our uniforms, everyone was overjoyed. We finally had uniforms—and ones made by Jung Hee Ok herself. This uniform merchandise we’re planning to produce is a way to share that pride with our supporters. That’s why we need it: the value of ‘official merchandise’ with Jung Hee Ok’s approval.”
I met Jung Hee Ok’s penetrating gaze directly and smiled.
“That’s why I’ve come here in person to ask earnestly. Only you, Jung Hee Ok, can grant that value in this world.”
I had said everything I needed to say.
If Jung Hee Ok were the type to be swayed by charm and flattering words, I could have stayed up all night doing exactly that.
But since that approach wouldn’t work with her, I had no choice but to stake everything on honesty.
As I finished speaking and bowed my head slightly in respect, a deep sigh escaped from Jung Hee Ok.
“…I’m particular. When my name is attached to something, I don’t settle for half-measures or mediocrity.”
“I anticipated as much.”
“So if you bring me merchandise or whatever that falls short of my standards, I absolutely will not approve it.”
“Does that mean… if we make it with decent quality, you’ll approve it?”
“I’ll see it first and then decide whether to approve or not.”
“Thank you so much, Master! I’ll really spare no expense and make it with excellent quality!”
“You certainly do love stating the obvious at length. And when did I ever say I’d approve it if it’s ‘good quality’? It has to satisfy my standards!”
Tch, I was trying to slip that past her.
That’s not going to work.
I quickly nodded and bowed again.
“I really appreciate it, Master!”
“If you bring me something that looks like a burlap sack, I’ll scold you so thoroughly you’ll cry.”
“Hehe.”
Jung Hee Ok’s eyes, narrowed and glaring at me, remained unchanged, but what lay within them was unmistakably goodwill.
Though it did carry a hint of looking at a neighborhood troublemaker….
“Are you really not involved with Je Hwa at all?”
“No, Master! Really, I’m not!”
“Why not?”
“Because I’m not, that’s why!”
“Tsk. Since I’ve already brewed the tea, don’t waste it—drink it all before you go.”
The conversation continued after that.
Surprisingly, Jung Hee Ok and I got along very well.
Especially in how we both disliked beating around the bush and preferred direct conversation.
The conversation, flowing from one topic to the next, continued until the executive secretary who had brought me here knocked to inform Jung Hee Ok of her next schedule.
“Then Master, once the samples are ready, I’ll bring them back.”
“Prepare them properly, properly.”
“Yes, I’ll be careful. I’ll be going now!”
After bowing and leaving Jung Hee Ok’s Secret Workshop, I heard her voice behind me—lukewarm yet brimming with goodwill once more.
“Don’t let it leak elsewhere. Just follow the way you came in and enjoy the flowers as much as you like.”

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I sent the usage permission contract to the Inyon Guild’s legal representative, searched tirelessly for companies capable of producing high-quality jumpers, and finally succeeded in creating a satisfactory sample.
As promised, I visited Jung Hee Ok’s Secret Workshop with the sample and received her approval.
Having cleared the final hurdle, the administrative team and I gathered in the Conference Room to begin the formal ordering process.
Kim Ji Hee handed me a proposal she had prepared in advance.
I read through the clearly organized document and asked a question.
“The first order is 500 units?”
“Yes, I calculated 100 units per size. Should we increase it?”
“No, that’s not it.”
I double-checked the order amount.
“Will all of these sell?”
“Of course they will, Team Lead!”
“Actually, we’re worried people might criticize us for releasing too little inventory in the first batch.”
My team members tried to reassure me as my confidence suddenly wavered, but once doubt had taken root, it didn’t easily fade away.
“I’ll sign off on it for now.”
Even after I approved the purchase order, my expression remained clouded until Goo Eun Ah offered an idea.
“Team Lead, if you’re still anxious about this, what if we prepared some bonuses?”
“Bonuses?”
“Event-exclusive items included as extras. Sometimes people actually buy merchandise just to get the bonuses.”
“But wouldn’t you need something really exceptional for that kind of effect?”
“It doesn’t need to be exceptional. What matters is that it has collectible value.”
“Collectible value….”
“Items that trigger collecting urges work best. For example, photo cards.”
Photo cards—shortened to “photocards” in common parlance.
The memory surfaced of my younger days as an idol fan, when physical albums would contain photocards inside.
No one ever knew which member’s photocard would appear.
It was always random.
“If we include random photocards, the desire to purchase definitely skyrockets.”
“Plus, think about it, Team Lead. If we made photocards from our Guild Hunters’ selfies….”
I let my imagination run wild for a moment.
A photocard made from Kang Han’s selfie.
“That sounds good.”
Even I would want to buy them.
“Let’s start by collecting five selfies from each person.”

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▶ Justice Guild Announcement Board (21)
Please send us 5 of your best selfies each!
They’ll be included as bonuses in merchandise sales
If you send weird photos, we’ll come take pictures of you ourselves ^^
Je Hwa
I used the front-facing camera for the first time today lol
(photo)(photo)…
Han Ji Sung
How long do we have to send them?
Yoo Cha Ni Cha Ni
Here!
(photo)(photo)(photo)(photo)…
Kang Han
I did my best to take some good shots
(photo)(photo)…
Is everyone really going to do this?

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