Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1037

‘What’s going on?’

‘Park Yu-min? Is that guy’s name Park Yu-min?’

‘Is he close with Choi Yeon-ha? No, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Choi Yeon-ha act so sweetly to a man before.’

Most people who have been in this industry for a while know what kind of person Choi Yeon-ha is.

Ironically, the more skilled people are in this industry, the better they know how awful Choi Yeon-ha’s personality is. That’s because they have more interactions with her.

The Choi Yeon-ha they know would never act like that.

Of course, of course!

They know that there’s a world of difference between how Choi Yeon-ha treats people in the industry and how she treats the general public. But even considering that, this is strange.

First of all, since they’re filming a commercial together, he can’t be considered a complete stranger, and the way Choi Yeon-ha is acting now is different from how she acts with her fans.

Just the fact that she said his name out loud is unusual.

That’s when it happened.

Wham!

Choi Yeon-ha, who had rushed to Park Yu-min, grabbed his hand.

‘Wow, it’s so good to see you! It’s been months!’

‘Haha… ha, you haven’t changed a bit.’

‘Hey, don’t you think I’ve gotten prettier?’

‘Huh?’

‘Ah, no. You’re pretty. Honestly, I was a bit surprised. I thought you were pretty before, but you’re totally different when you’re working.’

Choi Yeon-ha winked slightly.

‘That’s how women are. You’re quite the charmer yourself, Yu-min. I thought you were a total newbie.’

‘Who are you calling a newbie?’

‘I admit it. I totally admit it.’

Choi Yeon-ha covered her mouth and laughed.

But the other staff members’ mouths just kept getting wider as they watched.

‘What the heck is going on here?’

‘Why is Choi Yeon-ha talking so friendly with him? Do they know each other?’

‘No way, would that nasty piece of work talk to a guy like that unless he was her boyfriend?’

‘Are you crazy?’

‘Ah, sorry. I spoke without thinking.’

As if to answer the whispering people’s questions, Director Oh Jin-hyung asked with a surprised expression.

‘Yu, Yu-min, do you know Choi Yeon-ha?’

‘Ah… yes. We know each other.’

‘How?’

‘He’s my friend’s girlfriend?’

The answer was obvious, but unlike Kang Jin-ho, Park Yu-min was a man with some sense.

‘I used to work part-time at a pizza place, and she was a regular. So, we saw each other often.’

Oh Jin-hyung looked at Park Yu-min with a slightly dumbfounded expression.

‘Dude, if you’re going to lie, make it more believable!’

There’s no way a top star would go to a pizza place and become friends with a part-time worker. Even dramas wouldn’t use such a ridiculous plot. If that were the case, the pizza place worker would have to be as handsome as a top actor.

Why would Choi Yeon-ha, who works with top actors all the time, become friends with Park Yu-min, who works part-time at a pizza place? It would make more sense if Choi Yeon-ha was an E-Sports fan and wanted to be friends with Park Yu-min.

‘Ah, is that so?’

But he couldn’t grill Park Yu-min in this situation. Everyone had expressions of disbelief, but no one could question him.

The fact that no one was refuting Park Yu-min’s words meant that Choi Yeon-ha was acknowledging them, and there was no one here with enough guts to challenge Choi Yeon-ha’s words.

‘Hey, we’re not just a regular and a worker. We’re friends.’

‘…Y, yes, that’s right.’

‘Are you being too distant? It makes me sad.’

‘I guess it’s because I’m awkward.’

‘I’m sorry. I should have visited you more often so you wouldn’t feel awkward.’

‘That’s not what I meant.’

Park Yu-min’s face turned red.

Choi Yeon-ha smiled brightly.

‘But you were a pro gamer?’

‘Ah, yes.’

‘Ooh!’

Choi Yeon-ha tilted her head.

‘But why didn’t you tell me? I thought you were just a normal college student?’

‘I wasn’t at the time.’

Of course, he was a pro gamer before, but there was no way Choi Yeon-ha would know that. Park Yu-min didn’t particularly want to emphasize it either.

‘So, you became a pro gamer after that?’

‘Yes.’

‘Hmm, you’re talented, Yu-min. That means you became a pro gamer after that, and your popularity increased so much that you’re filming a commercial. And this is a telecom commercial.’

Park Yu-min waved his hand.

‘No, it’s because my team is with this telecom company.’

‘Ah, I see…’

‘And I was somewhat popular before too.’

Choi Yeon-ha put her hands together at her belly button and bowed her head deeply.

‘I’m sorry for not recognizing you. My knowledge was limited.’

‘…Don’t tease me.’

‘Oh, you know I’m teasing? You’re different from some people.’

Choi Yeon-ha smiled brightly.

Director Oh Jin-hyung gave up on thinking about it.

‘I don’t know anymore.’

There’s such a thing as unexpected connections, but there’s a limit to that. Who would have ever imagined that Park Yu-min would be friends with Choi Yeon-ha?

‘Anyway.’

Oh Jin-hyung glanced around.

‘It’s a relief though.’

If Park Yu-min didn’t know Choi Yeon-ha, it would have been difficult for him to endure this filming set, where people already didn’t like him.

It’s well-known that Choi Yeon-ha has a bad personality.

Of course, no matter how he was treated, Park Yu-min wasn’t the type to give up on filming and go back, but he still had the season left, and he didn’t want to ruin his condition by getting too stressed.

The filming should proceed as smoothly and gently as possible.

Since Choi Yeon-ha was friends with Park Yu-min, the atmosphere on the set would definitely improve.

‘So…’

Director Choi Jong-cheol, who had approached them, opened his mouth with an awkward expression.

‘Hahaha… so, you two know each other.’

Choi Yeon-ha turned to Choi Jong-cheol with a cold expression. Park Yu-min just bowed his head slightly with an awkward expression.

‘Then, since you have good chemistry, we can get some good shots…’

‘Eun-sol!’

At Choi Yeon-ha’s shout, Han Eun-sol ran over with all her might from the far end.

‘Yes, unnie!’

‘Call the company.’

‘What do you mean?’

‘Tell them to change the director.’

‘…What?’

Han Eun-sol looked at Choi Yeon-ha with a dumbfounded expression.

No, what crazy actor changes the director? If anyone should be changed, it should be you.

‘U, unnie, that’s…’

‘I’m not filming with this director. Call them and tell them. If they don’t change the director, I’m not filming this.’

‘U, unnie.’

Han Eun-sol glanced at the director a couple of times and whispered closely to Choi Yeon-ha.

‘Don’t say things like that to his face.’

‘That old man said it to my face, didn’t he?’

‘Huh?’

Choi Yeon-ha pursed her lips, seeing Park Yu-min’s slightly hunched posture.

‘Eun-sol.’

‘Yes, unnie.’

‘I think people should have loyalty.’

Han Eun-sol’s face darkened.

If there was a problem with the director, they could try to resolve it somehow, but once those words came out, negotiations were over. Once the word loyalty came out of Choi Yeon-ha’s mouth, there was no way they could work with that director, even if the earth exploded.

‘W, wait a minute.’

Han Eun-sol led Choi Yeon-ha to a corner. After confirming that they were out of earshot, Han Eun-sol asked with a horrified expression.

‘Why are you suddenly doing this?’

‘Do you know who Park Yu-min is?’

‘Uh, well…’

She did know him.

Wasn’t he the guy who worked part-time at Kang Jin-ho’s pizza place?

‘He’s a pizza place worker.’

‘That guy is Jin-ho’s best friend. Best friend, a soul…’

‘Stop!’

Han Eun-sol stopped Choi Yeon-ha’s words.

She was worried that others might hear, but first of all, she didn’t want to hear those words coming from Choi Yeon-ha’s mouth.

‘Please refrain from using such explicit wording. So, you’re saying that he’s like Kang Jin-ho’s soulmate?’

‘Uh-huh.’

‘Ah…’

Even though she had seen them several times, there was a reason why she hadn’t guessed that they were in such a relationship. Han Eun-sol honestly thought that friends were ultimately people who were similar to each other. It was a cold way of putting it, but it meant that terms like class and status were used.

But no matter how she looked at it, Kang Jin-ho and Park Yu-min didn’t seem like they would get along.

‘So?’

‘He called him a cripple.’

‘What?’

‘That director called Park Yu-min a cripple. He said it would be hard to film with a cripple because his legs are a bit uncomfortable.’

‘Then, if I’m close to Kang Jin-ho… if I’m close to Kang Jin-ho, then aren’t I friends with him too? Is it right for a person to film with a director who called my friend a cripple, just to make a few bucks?’

‘No, it’s not.’

Han Eun-sol’s face also became resolute.

She understood why the word loyalty had come up. If it were a rookie actor or an idol who was desperate for a commercial, it would be one thing, but Choi Yeon-ha was someone who picked and chose the commercials she did. There was no reason for someone like that to endure this kind of anger and continue filming.

‘Call them. I’m not filming with that director.’

‘W, wait a minute, unnie.’

‘What is there to think about?’

‘Just a minute. Even if you’re okay with it, what about Park Yu-min if this filming is canceled?’

‘Huh?’

‘…If we can re-shoot later, it’s fine, but Park Yu-min is also a pro gamer, so he’ll have a schedule, and if the filming is canceled, his casting might be canceled too. What about that?’

‘It’s okay. Call Director Park.’

‘Huh?’

‘Director Park is better than that guy. The industry acknowledges that, right?’

‘That’s true.’

‘Call and see if Director Park’s schedule is open today, and if it is, call him here right away and have him proceed with the filming. Tell Director Park that in return, if there’s a commercial to film later, I’ll unconditionally give him a spot, regardless of the company or the concept.’

Han Eun-sol nodded.

With those conditions, Director Park Dong-shik would agree.

‘Then, I’ll try to coordinate it.’

‘Make sure it’s done properly. I’m never filming with that guy.’

‘…Okay.’

Han Eun-sol sighed and picked up her phone. Choi Yeon-ha nodded and walked towards Park Yu-min.

‘Yu-min, just wait a bit. I need to coordinate the filming set.’

‘Yes?’

‘Let’s see, then in the meantime…’

Choi Yeon-ha frowned.

‘Manager?’

‘I, I’m the director.’

‘Ah, you’re the director. Director, it doesn’t look like our Yu-min’s makeup is done properly? And the styling is not good either?’

‘R, really? I put a lot of effort into it?’

‘Is he filming in these clothes?’

‘The outfits are prepared…’

Choi Yeon-ha turned her head.

‘Bring Park Yu-min’s outfits here.’

One of the staff members quickly ran and brought the entire rack of clothes. Choi Yeon-ha reached out and looked at a few of the prepared outfits, then frowned.

‘Who prepared this?’

‘Just because he’s not a celebrity, you did it like this? He’s my co-star?’

‘…I, I’m sorry.’

‘Hoo.’

Choi Yeon-ha took a deep breath and then turned to Park Yu-min with a bright expression.

‘Yu-min.’

‘…Yes?’

‘I think we need to fix you up a bit.’

‘…Yes?’

Choi Yeon-ha shouted towards her team.

‘Guys, do some styling here! And quickly find new outfits!’

‘Yes, unnie!’

‘We’ll get ready right away. This way!’

The team members, who had already guessed what would happen when Choi Yeon-ha pointed out the styling, moved quickly.

‘This way!’

‘…Yes?’

‘Please come this way! The outfit team will prepare the outfits.’

‘…Yes?’

Park Yu-min was dragged to the dressing room, his mouth hanging open. He felt like his soul was leaving his body.

‘How did things turn out like this?’ Help me, Jin-ho. Control your girlfriend.