For the sake of greeting another acquaintance, the two men anticipated what was to come after a light conversation.
“Don’t rest too long. They say the way back gets confusing. It seems confusing, and you think you have to go back, but in the end, you don’t want to.”
“…That’s true.”
“Yeah. Jiho’s house is right here. I know. Of course, a home isn’t always a good thing, right?”
“Hehe, that’s right.”
“Right. Rest well and come back. If the landlord leaves the house empty for too long… you know? Some unruly guys think it’s their own house, you know?”
Jiho recalled the director’s gesture a little while ago. The gaze that flowed over the novice actor walking arrogantly. He chuckled at the eyes that didn’t suit a kind person.
“Send me the script when you’re comfortable. When you go on a trip, you always bring your favorite book, right?” His farewell was accompanied by a smile that truly suited him—gracious and warm.
Soon, a door appeared at the end of the road. In the large hall beyond that door, the film festival would take place for two hours. Calm steps slowly approached the door.
“Wow, Jiho! You really gave your all today. Are you determined to win an award?”
“Hello.”
At that moment, a middle-aged man blocked Jiho’s path from the opposite side. Jiho lowered his head with a gentle expression. He also turned his head for a moment, as if pondering, Who was that?
And by the time he raised his head, he could roughly figure it out. It was the person he had just conversed with, the one who said, ‘Some unruly guys think it’s their own house.’
He was the director. Despite having a fortunate debut film that gained popularity, that was about it. The failure over the past ten years was not a matter of luck but rather a skill issue.
However, he might be present here due to his well-connected personality. Just like casually chatting with someone who isn’t close to him.
It didn’t seem like the type of person who would sincerely support someone, so he must have attended with the qualifications of a proxy winner. I’m sorry, but unless he does so, there is no reason for him to be here at the film festival.
“I really enjoyed your movie this time. By the way, I’ve been watching dramas every week lately. Well… it was noisy even before it started, so everyone will watch, right?”
“Thank you.”
His tone was as arrogant as his words were noisy. He might not have been welcomed by those who secretly muttered about him. It was possible to glance at them once more since it irritated them.
At that moment, the director nodded slightly towards Jiho’s back. Bonggi quickly approached and exchanged eye greetings. It was time to show courtesy to the movie greetings and now join Jiho.
“Jiho, we should go in.”
“Yeah.”
“Well, we’ll go first.”
“Yes, Manager. I’m expecting good results today.”
Bonggi led Jiho, one step ahead. Even as he briefly bowed his head again, Bonggi’s mind was filled with a complex thought.
“He thinks he’s something.”
Since he wasn’t a figure of great importance, Bonggi thought about it and refrained from intervening. It was when Jiho followed Bonggi, brushing past the director.
“Oh! That’s right!”
Suddenly, a loud voice caught the attention of the two.
“But is Jang Hye-yoon not preparing for her next project?”
The familiar name caused both Bonggi and Jiho to turn their bodies in surprise. There was no noticeable emotion on Jiho’s face. He just looked on. On the contrary, Bonggi’s eyebrows twitched nervously.
Both of them directed their gaze towards the director, but for the director, one person’s attention was enough.
His gaze tangled with Jiho’s.
“Even if Jiho received a buff from his debut, selling the boyfriend’s name only happens once or twice, right?”
Bonggi quickly observed Jiho, who was smiling at the disgusting laughter. Jiho’s face only displayed a faint smile. Looking back at the director, it seemed like his nostrils were brewing new stories.
‘The clueless guy is trying to provoke him with his words again.’
Bonggi’s watching eyes shook with unease.
“I’m entering a new project in early next month. I’m holding auditions for actresses.”
“…Is that so?”
“Yes. If you’re interested, shall I give you the script? Although you’re old… your face looks young, subtly cute.”
Jiho still just smiled. Then, he brushed his hair back and nodded his head slowly. Another nod. It was undoubtedly a cold urging. Something like ‘Go ahead.’
‘Don’t do it! Don’t do it! Are you telling me not to do it!’
The inner thoughts that couldn’t be revealed screamed from Bonggi’s eyes. Even though he pleaded with his eyes, the hateful mouth couldn’t be stopped.
“No, I found out that they’re not responding to my contacts, and it was amusing. Aren’t they relying too much on Jiho for a topic that’s about newbies?”
“…”
“Oh, don’t feel bad.”
And as he was about to remove his foot, the director, who was finally caught by Jiho, said, “What should I do? I feel really bad.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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