Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1298

“You’re doing a great job.”

“So, what exactly is the schedule, Ms. Han Eun-sol?”

‘Kill them, kill them.’

Han Eun-sol quietly closed his eyes. There are countless paths in the world.

There must have been many paths he could have chosen. Although life is ultimately a continuous process of finding ways to make a living, there are also easy ways to make a living in the world, aren’t there?

Huh?

Is it that everyone thinks their own job is the hardest?

If there’s anyone who says that, Han Eun-sol’s honest feeling was that he wanted to grab them by the collar, drag them over, and sit them next to Choi Yeon-ha for just one hour.

If anyone in the world worked in this position for just one hour, they would run away barefoot, shouting, ‘I didn’t know there was a basement below the floor.’

“Huh? Ms. Han Eun-sol?”

“……Yes.”

“I’m asking why the schedule is so erratic?”

“That’s….”

Han Eun-sol sighed deeply.

“Noona. No, Director.”

“Yes.”

“Actually, at my previous agency, there was a staff member dedicated to handling Chinese business, and there was an interpreter.”

“That’s right.”

“But this time, I’m doing it all myself.”

“Of course, that’s right.”

Han Eun-sol scratched his head slightly.

“So, I tried my best, but I guess because I don’t speak Chinese, things aren’t going as smoothly as I thought.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“……Yes.”

Choi Yeon-ha smiled gently.

Anyone who saw that face would have their complaints disappear and feel a warm heart. That smile, which brings out a halo without any lighting, is effective on both men and women.

The only person in the world who couldn’t be pleased by that smile was Han Eun-sol.

‘She’s pissed.’

That’s a seriously pissed-off face.

Han Eun-sol knows.

He slowly backed away. But no matter how fast he ran, he couldn’t avoid the conversation.

“So? You scheduled a meeting in Beijing, then a CF [Commercial Film] shoot in Hong Kong the next day, and then a meeting with a producer back in Beijing the day after that?”

Han Eun-sol glanced at the Chinese map Choi Yeon-ha had pulled up on her phone.

‘It’s far.’

It’s very hard.

It’s almost like spending the first day in New York, then going to London the next day, and then back to New York the day after that.

“Okay. Well, it could happen. It could happen, but….”

Choi Yeon-ha’s hand trembled.

“But what? Then there are no schedules for four days after that, and we have to wait before doing another schedule?”

“Is this a schedule? Even an elementary school student’s daily plan would be better than this!”

“A tight schedule that can’t be kept is bound to lead to giving up.”

“Eun-sol.”

“Yes?”

“Should I make you give up on life?”

“I’m sorry.”

Choi Yeon-ha yelled.

“Hey! That’s why I told you to tell me if you needed anything! I said I’d support you! You said you didn’t need anything, that you could handle it all yourself! Right?”

“That’s right.”

“Then why is it like this?”

“Well, Director.”

Han Eun-sol said awkwardly, smiling.

“There are things in the world that can’t be done with just willpower. So….”

“Go die, you jerk!”

As Choi Yeon-ha started throwing cushions, Han Eun-sol sighed and caught the flying cushions.

‘Damn Chinese bastards.’

To be precise, the reason this schedule got messed up has nothing to do with Han Eun-sol.

Originally, schedules are set by mutual agreement. That was the norm until now. When Choi Yeon-ha chose a good schedule, the Chinese companies would adjust it, and if it overlapped with other schedules, they would adjust it again.

It was basic to set the schedule by calculating the time spent, Choi Yeon-ha’s stamina, and the travel distance.

But this time, the situation is a bit different.

Every time they tried to coordinate, the Chinese companies refused to adjust. Even though nothing had changed from before.

‘They’re looking down on us.’

Still, Choi Yeon-ha had been affiliated with a well-known agency. Now that Choi Yeon-ha has gone freelance and started her own agency, it was clear that they thought they didn’t need to treat her the same way they used to.

If MK were a company with some recognition, it would have been different, but MK is a nobody among nobodies even in Korea. How much worse would it be in China?

So, shouldn’t I just tell the truth and curse with her?

‘I can’t do that.’

Han Eun-sol is someone who can’t stand to see that.

If he told the truth, Han Eun-sol might be able to avoid blame, but Choi Yeon-ha’s pride would be hurt. A manager should smile when they are being cursed at, but their eyes should flip when their actor is being cursed at. It’s better to just treat him as incompetent.

It’s better….

“You call this a schedule? How many years of experience do you have!”

Or maybe it’s not better.

Choi Yeon-ha, who had been huffing and puffing for a while, said with a face full of anger.

“This won’t do. Connect me to those companies. I’ll talk to them directly.”

“……Calm down, Director.”

“Why?”

“You don’t speak Chinese.”

“I can handle simple conversations.”

“……This isn’t something that can be handled with simple conversations.”

“Then bring an interpreter!”

Oh?

This isn’t good.

As Han Eun-sol hesitated, Choi Yeon-ha narrowed her eyes.

“Hey, Han Eun-sol.”

“Yes?”

“You’re hiding something from me, aren’t you?”

“Come on, what would I hide from you, Noona?”

“This, those bastards are messing with us, aren’t they?”

Is she a ghost?

“How dare you try to deceive me! I’ve been eating my way through this industry for over ten years!”

He couldn’t deny that part.

“What? They can’t adjust the schedule?”

“•…Yes?”

“Those bastards.”

Choi Yeon-ha frowned.

“Tell them we’re not going.”

“Yes? Not going? We’ve already set up the schedule?”

“If those bastards are looking down on us, why should we go and be their pushovers?”

“N-Noona! No, Director! If we back out now, it’ll take at least another six months to reschedule. This is….”

“Forget it. We’ll just take a break.”

Cold sweat broke out on Han Eun-sol’s forehead.

‘No, we just started the company, and this is when we need to make money.’

Moreover, this trip to China wasn’t just about Choi Yeon-ha’s work. One of the main purposes was to explore opportunities for the company’s actors to enter the Chinese market.

If that falls apart like this….

“Director, it’s better to proceed with this plan…. I’ll make sure this never happens again.”

“Eun-sol.”

“Yes.”

“Don’t you understand? Those bastards are looking down on us right now. If we go, we won’t get anything.”

“Do you think it’s just the schedule? It’s a power struggle. If we go even with this schedule, they’ll think we’re desperate. Then they’ll try to rip us off.”

“I’ve made sure that won’t happen. That will never happen.”

“What does that mean?”

“……Yes?”

“It’s not that I don’t trust you. I don’t trust those bastards. Have I not seen them change their words once or twice?”

Han Eun-sol had to admit that.

The Chinese companies are the type of people who change what they’ve already agreed on as if it’s natural. Aside from the issue of trust, they even try to subtly change the terms of the contract.

“They think we’re easy right now. If we get involved here, it’ll even cause problems with contract fulfillment.”

“…”

“It’s better not to go. Then they’ll think we don’t need them. It’s much more advantageous to renegotiate then.”

“Of course, that’s true, but the reason they’re acting like this isn’t just because of that.”

“Then what is it?”

“Because of the Korean Wave ban, it might be difficult to enter China anymore. The Chinese government is blocking it….”

“This might be our last chance. Even if we take a bit of a loss, we should push through….”

“We’re not going.”

“Director.”

“I can’t do that. It’s obvious we’ll just waste time.”

“Then let’s just go with the mindset of going on a trip….”

“What would I do going on a trip to China? I’m sick and tired of China now.”

“Of course, but….”

Choi Yeon-ha firmly held out her hand.

“I’ve decided not to go, so there’s nothing more to talk about. Please follow my decision.”

“……Okay.”

Han Eun-sol sighed deeply.

It’s a shame, but Choi Yeon-ha’s words make sense. So, there’s no need to stubbornly insist.

‘Maybe this is the last chance.’

It’s not that he doesn’t want to push a little harder, but if Choi Yeon-ha is being so stubborn, the conclusion will be the same even if he pushes. Then, there’s no need to hurt each other’s feelings….

At that moment, Choi Yeon-ha’s phone rang.

“Huh?”

Choi Yeon-ha answered the phone.

“Yes.”

Choi Yeon-ha’s face subtly changed as she listened to the words coming from the other side of the phone.

“Ch-China?”

‘Who is it?’

Han Eun-sol frowned.

“No. Uh… Yes, around that time. Ah… Yes. I’m fine with it. Yeah, I’m fine.”

Han Eun-sol frowned even more.

The emotion on Choi Yeon-ha’s face was clearly bewilderment. A sight that’s hard to see even once a year is unfolding before his eyes right now.

“Yes. Then I’ll keep that in mind, and we’ll talk about the details later. Yes.”

Choi Yeon-ha quietly hung up the phone.

Then she crossed her legs and folded her arms.

Han Eun-sol flinched slightly at her haughty posture.

“Hey, Han Eun-sol.”

“Yes.”

“You really did a good job, right?”

“Yes? Ah… Yes.”

Choi Yeon-ha nodded slightly.

“Then I’ll trust you and go this time, so do a good job without any mistakes.”

“Yes? No, why did you suddenly change your mind?”

“I just changed my mind. Why? Do you have a problem with that?”

Han Eun-sol narrowed his eyes. The slight blush on her face was clearly bewilderment and embarrassment.

‘She knows she’s being stubborn.’

Then what could be the reason for the sudden change of heart?

“Could it be….”

“What! What!”

“Is Kang Jin-ho going to China?”

“……Oh my, this guy is strange. What are you talking about? Geez.”

Choi Yeon-ha jumped up from her seat.

Then, she fanned herself with her hand and walked outside.

“Where are you going?”

“I’m going to the bathroom! Why? Are you going to follow me to the women’s bathroom?”

“You just went a little while ago!”

“Can’t I go again? Are you trying to inspect everything a woman does!”

“So, is Kang Jin-ho going to China?”

Choi Yeon-ha quickly walked out of the office without answering.

Watching her retreating figure, Han Eun-sol smiled with a subtle expression.

“Then I’ll book the flights to China in advance. Just for our kids.”

“Th-That, I’ll think about it again after I go to the bathroom. So, wait for now.”

“If you’re late, there won’t be any tickets.”

“There are tickets! There will definitely be tickets, so wait for now!”

“There won’t be any tickets.”

Stop.

At that moment, Choi Yeon-ha stopped walking.

Han Eun-sol, realizing that he had gotten a little carried away, turned pale and backed away.

Choi Yeon-ha slowly turned around.

Han Eun-sol closed his eyes tightly when he saw Choi Yeon-ha’s expression after she had completely turned around.

“Is it fun?”

“Is it fun? Are you having so much fun you could die?”

Choi Yeon-ha walked towards Han Eun-sol with a vein popping out on her forehead.

“I’ll make it more fun for you. Our Eun-sol, you’re going to have a lot of fun today.”

Help me!

The end of those who fail to keep their limits was always miserable, as usual.