Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 383

Planning (5)

‘That guy?’

Han Eun-sol’s face subtly contorted without him even realizing it.

He was so different from what he had imagined.

‘Why am I getting so worked up about this?’

Even if Han Eun-sol was just someone Choi Yeon-ha could push around when she was bored, he was still her manager.

For a manager, the celebrity they manage is like their business card. It’s their business card, their alter ego, their everything.

His status changes depending on Choi Yeon-ha’s status, and the way he’s treated depends on how Choi Yeon-ha is treated.

That’s why Han Eun-sol wanted Choi Yeon-ha to become the best woman in Korea and for her stock to soar.

So, what kind of man should Choi Yeon-ha’s man be?

At least three things had to be met.

Money, fame, and looks.

That’s the basic foundation, and on top of that, he should have good style, a good personality, and a sense of humor. A broad understanding is a given.

‘Ah, so that’s how it is.’

Suddenly, Han Eun-sol understood why mothers-in-law are always dissatisfied with their daughters-in-law as he stared at the man at the entrance of the orphanage.

“Is that him?”

“Yeah, why?”

“No, it’s just that…”

Han Eun-sol knew he shouldn’t say it, but he couldn’t help but ask.

“Noona, did you come out for a direct trade? Like a used goods deal?”

“What are you talking about?”

“No, what kind of appointment is it that…”

Why would he show up like that! Like that!

What kind of crazy person would come to meet Choi Yeon-ha wearing a stretched-out tracksuit and worn-out sneakers! Seriously!

“Wow, really…”

This was disrespect to his celebrity. This was unacceptable. He could understand a lack of sense, but this was a lack of sincerity.

“Stop talking nonsense and park the car quickly.”

“Huh?”

“We’re late. I need to get out quickly. Park the car and leave. I’ll contact you later.”

“Ah, no, Noona.”

Han Eun-sol was a little flustered.

“I can’t just leave like this. Then it might look like you’re a clueless woman who brought her manager to a personal appointment.”

“Oh, really?”

That was true, though.

“It’s better to do it this way now. I came out, but I’m giving you some of my time. I’m a busy person.”

“No way. If you’re busy, you should go.”

Is this real?

What on earth is happening here?

Han Eun-sol stammered as he came up with the next plan.

“Th-then, let’s say you came here straight from your schedule.”

“Didn’t you say I overslept earlier?”

“…Ah, that’s right.”

Seeing Han Eun-sol cornered, Choi Yeon-ha clicked her tongue.

“Then just get out, say hello, and leave.”

“What, what should I say if they ask why I came?”

“They won’t ask that.”

“Huh? They won’t ask?”

“Yeah. They’re not interested in you. They’re not even interested in me, so why would they be interested in you?”

“Wow…”

Is that guy an alien?

Why isn’t he interested in Choi Yeon-ha?

Of course, people have their preferences, and everyone has their own style. Han Eun-sol believed that Choi Yeon-ha was the most beautiful among many beautiful celebrities, but there might be people whose ideal type is far from Choi Yeon-ha’s type. Of course!

But that’s just when you see her on TV.

In reality, if you see Choi Yeon-ha in front of you, you’d forget about style and everything else and just shout Choi Yeon-ha’s name.

Isn’t Han Eun-sol someone who can’t deny that one of the reasons he can endure this personality-challenged woman who makes him suffer so much is because just looking at her face is purifying?

“Park the car quickly!”

“Ah, yes!”

As Han Eun-sol parked the car, Choi Yeon-ha slowly opened the door. Unlike how incredibly anxious she had been until now, her movements were clearly showing that ‘I’m not that busy’.

‘Indeed, our Noona [older sister or close female friend].’

Ten years of acting experience is not something to be ignored. Look at that acting ability that naturally comes out even in everyday life.

After confirming that Choi Yeon-ha had gotten out, Han Eun-sol quickly got out of the car as well. Let’s see this sly guy’s face.

Kang Jin-ho was looking at his phone with his head down, and when Choi Yeon-ha approached, he slightly raised his head.

‘Huh?’

What is that?

It’s like he’s glowing?

What? Why does he look like that?

Of course, of course…

It wasn’t like Kang Jin-ho’s face was unbelievably handsome. The entertainment industry is full of men with ridiculously handsome faces and full makeup, so it’s not surprising.

But what should I call that…

‘His natural face is like that?’

He’s not made up.

He didn’t have makeup on, he wasn’t waxed, and his face looked like he had never received any kind of care, but the fact that he caught his attention with that face was no joke.

‘Ah, wait a minute?’

That guy, somewhere…

“Kang Jin-ho?”

Han Eun-sol’s mouth dropped open.

‘That, that’s the guy who was in the drama last time. The one who caused a stir as Noona’s co-star.’

He was quickly forgotten as much as his strong impact, but the impact at the time was so strong that even Han Eun-sol remembered it vividly.

He still vividly remembered how Choi Yeon-ha had half-turned the company upside down, saying that they should recruit that guy and make him an actor.

But why is that guy here?

“Have you been waiting long?”

“No.”

Kang Jin-ho shook his head calmly.

“You came quickly.”

“No, I was late.”

“Okay, then.”

Kang Jin-ho got up from his seat and frowned.

“Didn’t you come by car?”

“Huh? Ah, the schedule… What about your car, Jin-ho-ssi?”

“Uh…”

Kang Jin-ho scratched his head.

“Young-gi took it.”

“Why did Joo Young-gi take Kang Jin-ho’s car?”

“I was going to train the kids, but the place here is a bit small, so we went far away. And since there were no buses, we had to mobilize all the cars…”

“Ah, I see. So you were going to take my car?”

“…Yes, that’s what I was going to do…”

The atmosphere became a bit awkward.

‘I’m screwed.’

Han Eun-sol started sweating cold as he felt the sharp gaze of Choi Yeon-ha, who was glancing at him.

If they had just come by car as usual, Kang Jin-ho and Choi Yeon-ha could have gone together, but Han Eun-sol had said something unnecessary, and the situation had become strange.

“Then what should we do?”

“We can take a taxi.”

Kang Jin-ho shrugged.

Then Han Eun-sol raised his hand.

“I, I’ll drive you.”

“Huh? You can take a taxi?”

“No, you can’t. If there’s even a rumor that Choi Yeon-ha took a taxi somewhere with a man, it’ll be on the front page of the newspaper. There are black boxes in taxis too. It’s a done deal.”

“Hmm… I didn’t think of that.”

Kang Jin-ho slightly bowed his head towards Han Eun-sol.

“Then, I’ll ask you for a favor.”

“Ah, yes!”

Han Eun-sol got into the car nervously.

As Han Eun-sol got into the car, Kang Jin-ho went to the back seat. Then, Choi Yeon-ha also got into the back seat as if it was natural.

“Aren’t you going to sit in the front?”

“I don’t really like the passenger seat.”

Noona, you just came in the passenger seat!

If this was a van, I would understand. But this is my car. I’m not a driver! Or am I a driver?

Han Eun-sol suppressed his frustration and slowly stepped on the accelerator. As the car started moving forward, he felt like his head was clearing up a bit.

‘It was Kang Jin-ho?’

Kang Jin-ho was quite famous within the agency. For a while, Choi Yeon-ha had been making a fuss, saying that they should recruit Kang Jin-ho, and she would rush to Kang Jin-ho’s pizza place after her schedule.

But until now, he had never thought that the two of them would get together.

‘That’s natural.’

In his eyes, the only appealing thing about Kang Jin-ho was his handsome face. But Choi Yeon-ha is someone who has maxed out her face immunity stat. Isn’t she in an environment where handsome people are so common that they’re practically rolling on the floor? So there’s no way Choi Yeon-ha would be hung up on Kang Jin-ho’s face.

‘Then what the heck is it!’

Han Eun-sol sighed deeply.

Aside from his face, Han Eun-sol couldn’t find any charm in Kang Jin-ho.

He didn’t have a good personality, nor was he humorous.

Money? He didn’t know if he had a lot of money or not, but he didn’t seem like someone who would spend a lot of money even if he had it. And looking at the clothes he wore, he didn’t seem interested in money.

Most of all!

‘Noona has a lot of money too!’

Every time she shoots a commercial, she gets a lump sum of money that ordinary people would never see in their entire lives. Why would someone like that date someone for money?

‘The more I think about it, the less I understand.’

When he glanced at the rearview mirror, he saw Kang Jin-ho leaning back in his seat calmly, and next to him, Choi Yeon-ha was sitting demurely… really demurely.

‘Noona, please don’t fidget so much.’

Anyone would think there was a mouse crawling around in the back seat.

‘Her role isn’t fixed yet.’

Choi Yeon-ha is a professional.

No matter the situation, Choi Yeon-ha was someone who had the acting ability to perfectly embody the character she decided to play.

But in Han Eun-sol’s eyes, it seemed like Choi Yeon-ha hadn’t figured out what kind of character she should be going for right now.

That’s why she kept wavering.

Unable to bear the awkwardness, Choi Yeon-ha spoke first.

“By the way, training?”

“Yes.”

Kang Jin-ho nodded lightly.

“Now that I think about it, there’s no need to go that far. Choi Yeon-ha-ssi has nothing to do with this. Should we turn the car around?”

“Ah, no. I’m curious, so I’ll go with you for now. It might be helpful for me to think about things.”

“Hmm, that could be true.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Choi Yeon-ha said with a slight smile.

“You seem a bit more relaxed than last time?”

“Because I have a set task.”

Kang Jin-ho seemed calm.

“I think things can happen anytime. The important thing is not what happened, but how I respond to it. Last time, I didn’t have a clear direction, but now I do. So there’s no problem.”

‘Ah…’

Han Eun-sol smiled contentedly as he watched the two of them talking as if they understood each other.

‘I don’t understand a single thing they’re saying!’

Words are meant to be understood. He didn’t know why they were twisting their words like that, and he didn’t know what Choi Yeon-ha was doing, nodding as if it was something great.

This place was full of chaos and confusion. If there was a chaos, it would be right here.

“It’s over there.”

“Huh? There’s only a gym here.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“You’re going here? This is a professional team’s indoor practice field?”

“Yes.”

Kang Jin-ho said calmly.

“I rented it.”

“Re, rented it? You rented a professional team’s practice field?”

“Yes.”

“Do you know someone? How?”

Kang Jin-ho tilted his head.

“I just rented it.”

“I mean, how…”

“I paid money.”

“You rented a professional team’s practice field with money? They wouldn’t usually rent it out?”

“I paid a lot.”

Looking at Kang Jin-ho’s calm answer, Han Eun-sol slightly revised his evaluation of Kang Jin-ho.

‘He has a lot of money.’

A lot.