chapter 8
I was able to hold on.
“For now… come in.”
Lee Young-chang opened the door, ignoring Yoon-jae, and Park Cheol-woo gave instructions with a gesture.
Jung Seung-woo, Choi Tae-yang and other colleagues waited in the yard, and Yoon Jae-yi went into the house with Park Chul-woo.
“That, the people in the back…”
“I can’t help it. you understand.”
I can’t help it because my brother, who has been moderately planted in the affiliates, keeps climbing up.
Behind Jo Yoo-kyung, two men who looked like doors stood motionless, making the house look cramped.
“Hit the missing person.”
Lee Young-chang let out a small sigh. The only thing he cared about was Yunjae.
If we talk about the re-release of <Children>, his past will come out, but neither Jo Yoo-gyeong nor Jae-hee Yoon can imagine that he is listening to it right next to him.
“So, you contacted Jaehee, right?”
“Somehow, it happened by chance.”
Lee Young-chang confessed. Cho Yoo-kyung is tenacious and stubborn, so if you keep hiding it, he will dig deeper.
“What is your contact number? give it to me.”
“no.”
This is a lie. I learned Yunjay’s number because of the reopening, but he doesn’t seem to want it, so he’ll keep quiet.
“The reopening was allowed… you mean you don’t intend to return?”
I hope so. If so, I will fully support you. Yoon Jae-hee had a debt in his heart.
He showed his overwhelming ability from a young age, so even if it fades over time, his talent will still be alive.
With the support of Jo Yoo-kyung, who has a firm grip on the media industry, you can immediately become immersed in the works of famous writers and directors. If other actors had heard it, they might have thought ‘I really envy Yoon Jae-hee’.
‘What should I eat for dinner with the twins today?’
I really didn’t have any thoughts.
“I am reluctant to reveal myself. I didn’t even talk for a while.”
You came out without talking for a while… You mean you’ve already met?
Cho Yoo-gyeong felt a sense of incongruity, but pretended not to know for now, since the more she digs out, the more she will hide it.
“Let’s talk about reopening. How far have you been?”
“The remastering has already been completed, and the editing has been done, so there is nothing else to touch.”
“Your skills are trustworthy…”
I know you will do well. Cho Yoo-gyeong, who gave a rough answer, was all focused on Yoon Jae-hee.
If I was really sick of it, I would have told you not to reopen it. But the fact that he allowed it doesn’t mean that there is still a glimmer of hope?
Youngchang Lee shook his head. It was easy to read Jo Yoo-kyung’s inner thoughts because she had been in a relationship with her since <Children>, either through work or as close friends.
“senior. I’m telling you, but…”
“Don’t think of me as you like?”
“yes.”
“You stay still. I will take care of it.”
Youngchang Lee sighed. Cho Yoo-kyung is a recognized mogul in the industry, and he was a decent person as a human being.
However, the unique way of thinking of a ‘high-ranking person’ was a disadvantage.
“Wouldn’t it be okay if someone like me persuaded you?”
“senior.”
I want to say, ‘I’m listening to you later’. And there are people who don’t have power.
In fact, Lee Young-chang was also very precious. The muse I met again was growing up better than I sometimes imagined.
Perhaps because of the unique atmosphere that draws attention, I was thinking of Yoon-Ji as the model for my next project without even realizing it.
However, Yunjae’s expression didn’t change even after his story came out.
“Aren’t you sad? That such a talented kid just got hurt and disappeared? Do you think we have to make the people who gave us a hard time stand up again?”
“I am also sorry. It’s unfortunate, but…”
Yoonjae was staring out the window, embarrassed by his story.
‘It’s just because I need money.’
With the re-release, he didn’t even think about returning to the entertainment industry… He was at a loss as to whether he should correct this or not.
***
[JJ, why did you come out already?]
[I rested enough to rest. what is that?]
When I am at home, I keep hearing children screaming. With his mouth shut and a frown, Yunjay changed into a black firefighter uniform and came out to the garage.
[Why is the local station here?]
[These days, I’m a bit depressed overall because of that incident. He said he wants to cover the heroes of the case. I will comfort the public or something.]
[What is a hero…]
A real hero shouldn’t have let anyone die. Maybe because I was mentally concentrated, I laughed spontaneously.
Oliver felt sorry for Yoon-jae, who was sharp. Because his situation deserved it.
[There is someone on the way to work!]
[Ah, he is…]
The reporter did not pass by Yoon-jae, who stood out from others both racially and outwardly.
The captain, who hurriedly followed him, looked astonished. No, I told you to take a break for a while, but why are you already at work?
[hello. Can I do an interview for a while?]
Yoonjay covered his face with the back of his hand at the broadcast camera that suddenly approached. The large black lenses looked like someone’s eyes, or like the mouth of a beast with its mouth wide open.
[Put the camera away.]
[yes?]
[I can’t take pictures like this.]
It wasn’t that I didn’t take pictures, I said that I couldn’t. It is not unusual to see Yunjae covering his face with his hands and bowing his head.
[Oli! Take JJ with you!]
[Yes, Cap.]
The reporter had a dazed look on his back as he disappeared with Oliver’s help.
[Did I do something wrong?]
[That’s not it. That is the member who entered the scene.]
[ah······.]
The reporter, who had shown a slightly uncomfortable expression, became solemn at once.
The incident caused grief not only in LA, but throughout the United States.
Tragedy in high school. A police commando unit that has yet to arrive. Bleeding and isolated students call 911. If treatment is delayed, children’s lives are at risk.
After thinking for a while, it was Yoon Jae and several fire brigade members who secretly entered.
[······This is the person in the picture.]
The frightening and suffocating confrontation took a long time. Because of that, many photos were taken by the press.
The Asian firefighter who ran out carrying a student on his back caught my eye. And even the way she looks at the child covered in white cloth with only tears dripping down her face.
The sight made headlines in the local press the next day.
Of course, there was an impact from that incident, but what Yoonjae reacted sensitively to was the realistic fear that came close to him.
DSLR cameras are quite bearable thanks to my father, but my phobia about such a large broadcast camera still hasn’t gone away.
And just in time, the dispatch siren sounded, vibrating loudly through the fire brigade.
[let’s go.]
[Can you come back already? I think I still need to rest…]
Ignoring Oliver’s persuasion, Yunjae got into the fire engine.
“······ah.”
And I woke up from my dream to the sound of the alarm. Yoonjay stood up, found headache medicine in the drawer, and poured it into his mouth.
‘Today’s luck is not very good.’
Suddenly dreaming of the old days
“Today’s schedule briefing.”
“Yes, Vice President.”
Maybe it’s because of this person’s influence.
Yoonjae glanced at Jo Yoo-kyung’s back as she was being briefed by her secretary.
After visiting Youngchang Lee, Yookyung Jo actively traveled around for the re-release of <Children>, and Jei Yoon had to protect him.
“It’s been a while since you were so excited, Vice President, right?”
“Was <Children> like this?”
In fact, <Children> seemed like an excuse to have a class reunion, but the fact that the vice president personally attended for one movie came new to others.
“senior.”
“Kim Joo-hwan. Did you gain some weight after becoming the representative?”
The head of the production company and actor’s agency, called Kim Joo-hwan, smiled. This person also feels familiar. It was probably the person he met when he was Yoon Jae-hee.
“Why don’t we gather the kids and do a GV then?”
“GV? that’s good Let’s talk about memories… Do you think you and Youngchang hyung will do it together?”
“If possible, it would be nice for actors to come out as well.”
“Actors? Jaehee, is he coming back? I heard you had no idea at all.”
When I go out with Jo Yoo-kyung, the name from the past keeps popping up. This makes me dream of the old days.
Yoonjay silently looked around and figured out the fire extinguisher, the emergency exit, and the location where the unknown stranger could hide. It was his habit.
It was a little late because the staff were moving around. Why is the meeting place a movie set?
“Did you hear that too?”
“sure. Youngchang hyung was just waiting for her permission. When I suddenly asked to reopen it, I thought I was contacted.”
“Wouldn’t he come back if I supported him? what do you think about it?”
Kim Joo-hwan touched my chin. He, who was an assistant director at the time, was also close to Yoon Jae-hee during filming.
“Hmm… that won’t work. I should have taken up entertainment studies.”
“Is it still like that?”
“Does childhood trauma last quite a while? How much did the media who caught the number of cases bite? I heard that you were bullied too… If you were like me, why would you not even look at me?”
My situation isn’t that serious. Yoonjae left a short impression in his mind.
“instead! Please look at our children.”
“what?”
Kim Joo-hwan called several actors who were waiting for filming.
“Okay, hello. KE Group Vice Chairman Cho Yoo-kyung.”
“hello! My name is Im Si-woo, an actor!”
“I’m in my third year of debut…”
There were actors who were little known, and there were also newcomers. Jo Yoo-gyeong glanced at Kim Joo-hwan.
“When I asked why they chose this place…”
“Senior, please look at me. Our kids are really talented, but they don’t have a backbone…”
“You are the most complete.”
Jo Yu-kyung frowned slightly. I don’t like this kind of solicitation. Kim Joo-hwan would know that too. It must be that desperate.
“Does the person behind me look better?”
Still, I was a little disappointed, so I got grumpy for no reason.
The eyes of Kim Joo-hwan and the actors were focused on Yoon-jae, and the eyes of Park Chul-woo, who was guarding together, showed a sense of playfulness.
‘You speak too openly.’
If you do this, you will get caught up in it. Yunjae held back a sigh that was about to come out on its own.
“The person behind you…”
“Why are you my bodyguard? uncomfortable?”
“Oh, no. He’s famous on the Internet these days.”
“Are you famous?”
“Don’t you know, senior?”
Kim Joo-hwan searched for an article about a handsome bodyguard on the community and showed it to Jo Yoo-gyeong, explaining.
The actors who were caught in the middle and looked at each other slowly fell back. There was also an actor who held a resentful gaze toward Yoon-jae for no reason.
Cho Yoo-kyung and Kim Joo-hwan were even watching the My Tube direct cam video.
“Look at the fence. You look like an action star, right?”
“oh.”
“In reality, you look better.”
Kim Joo-hwan’s eyes shine. The CEO’s kids are looking at me with their eyes on.
“okay? Hmm… Mr. Park.”
Park Cheol-woo, whose name was called, stepped forward.
“yes.”
“How about taking a camera test, Mr. Yoon J?”
“I wonder if your opinion is important.”
Jo Yoo-kyung and Park Cheol-woo looked back at him. Kim Joo-hwan, the actors, and even the staff watching nearby were all staring.
‘It’s difficult…’
Yunjae swallowed his saliva. I’m still not sure if a camera like that will work.
“I think it will interfere with filming.”
“are you okay. This film director is drinking with me.”
I took it out once, but Cho Yoo-kyung is more active than I thought. Yoonjae stared at Park Chul-woo with an ambiguous expression.
“······request.”
Jo Yoo-gyeong is a network king and a tycoon. If you look good, the work of the Wings Company will increase, and the employees will be able to get a lot of bonuses.
‘hmm······.’
Park Cheol-woo was a good person. I signed a contract as a freelancer at the request of not wanting to work full-time, and even when I suddenly took a vacation to spend time with the twins, even when I was asked questions from various places because of YoonJ, whose face was known, he hid his identity well.
‘I’ll just have to be patient.’
Yoonjay sighed and followed the staff in front of the camera.
“oh······.”
“The camera is good too.”
The people who were watching through the monitor briefly admired it. In the meantime, there was the director and even the director of this movie set.
“Hey, look at the camera over here, shall we?”
The director probably mistook Yoon-jae for a new actor. I roughly listened to their requests and tried not to be conscious of the camera as much as possible.
“Stop it.”
By the time I was conscious of feeling sick to my stomach, Cho Yoo-gyeong’s permission to withdraw was granted.
Yoonjay walked out of the camera at a faster pace than usual. Park Cheol-woo said thank you and tapped him on the shoulder.
“Your complexion is a little pale. Where are you sick?”
“······no.”
Yoonjay turned around and glanced at the camera.
‘Than you think······.’
It was worth it .