Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 126

The Way That Man Apologizes (2)

126. The Way That Man Apologizes (2)

2022.03.06.

I told them to keep their mouths shut because telling the exact reason for the shipwreck would be enough to make them faint. Sometimes it’s better to hide the truth. It’s admirable that they listen so well, but… ‘Isn’t this worse than doing nothing at all?’ If there’s a happy hell, this must be it. What kind of suffering is it to enjoy everything in a top-notch place? Woo Do-gyeom clearly didn’t know moderation. “Since Yeon-woo is acquainted with the investor… could you please put in a good word? I’m really, really sorry for asking such a strange favor.” If this sensible person is saying this, it means he’s that desperate. “I understand. I’ll talk to him,” Yeon-woo sighed.

*

“Woo Do-gyeom.”

It’s very rare to find someone with the presence to dominate any place they go. Woo Do-gyeom was definitely among the top of those rare individuals. It was a different kind of presence than Kwon Seong-hyeon. ‘I don’t know if this is his office or a film set.’ The assistant director said he had no choice but to give up one side of the set, which was being used as a studio. The background of the studio happened to feel like a typical chaebol’s [conglomerate owner’s] office, so there was no sense of incongruity at all. The handsome man, who had been looking at documents at a table overflowing with a luxurious aura, lifted his head with a smooth motion. The moment his cool eyes turned to Yeon-woo, he smiled. “You’ve come.” It was a relaxed attitude, as if he had expected her to come here. “Why on earth is Woo Do-gyeom here?” What was this absurd situation, where he left his own office and insisted on working here? “As an investor, I’m providing welfare in the hopes that the movie I invested in will do well.” “Welfare?” It was hard to call it welfare… Thanks to the good food, the faces of the people who had suffered from the shipwreck on the island had gained weight, but their expressions were so burdened that they kept glancing this way. They pretended not to, but it was obvious that they were extremely conscious of the way they were wandering around here. Yeon-woo, who was standing, could feel it right away, so this person… wasn’t he looking around? ‘If he paid a little attention, he’d know that the staff aren’t happy, but dying? …No. Come to think of it, he’s not the kind of person who would care about this in the first place.’ Woo Do-gyeom was likely to not even think about looking around in the first place. Until now, Woo Do-gyeom had never had to be mindful of anyone. So, rather than doing this for these people, “Of course, there’s another reason too.” There was a high probability that he had another agenda. “I thought so.” “I’m not trying to do anything bad. I just thought that if I was here, Gun might come to see me.” “That’s what you call bad.” “Why? I didn’t kidnap Gun, threaten anyone around him, or bribe him with money, did I?” “Excuse me?” Isn’t that obvious? More than that, what the hell is this guy talking about? “I just sat here obediently and waited for Gun to come. Isn’t that quite docile?” It seems the meaning of the word ‘docile’ has changed. “It’s hard to see it as ‘quiet’.” “Why?” “You might as well just admit that you deliberately tormented them.” “Torment? Why would I torment the people who are going to make my movie?” “Why do you feed them so much? Are you trying to make them all burst?” It’s positive in that they’re not gluttonous ghouls. Except for the fact that everything else is negative. “I just felt sorry for them for suffering, so I was just trying to fatten them up quickly. It would be a problem if people said that Woo Do-gyeom starved people and made them work.” “Don’t you know moderation? Moderation?” “Is there any reason to be moderate? It’s not like I don’t have money. You shouldn’t skimp on food. Hunger makes people sharp. It can even make a dog bite its owner.” Woo Do-gyeom’s eyes flashed coldly for a moment. “You get back as much as you give. Didn’t it happen again this time?” “……?”

“As much as I worked hard to fatten them up, they played their part very well.” “What role are you talking about?” “Didn’t I successfully reel in Gun like this?” Anyway, this human. It hasn’t been that long since he knelt down and apologized, but he’s still doing this. Just as Yeon-woo was about to say something, Woo Do-gyeom continued. “Of course, that’s not the only reason. It’s true that I wanted to give you my own reward, even though Gun doesn’t believe it.” [Truth] “……” With a cheerful ringing sound, a status window for understanding Woo Do-gyeom’s intentions popped up above his head. Tsk. It didn’t have to interfere at this timing. Swallowing a sigh of regret, Yeon-woo replied. “Do you have to do this here? People are worried about it.” “It’s not my fault that they care about me.” It’s probably almost impossible not to care about a man with such a distinct and strong presence. But when I heard it, it wasn’t entirely wrong. “What about Gun?” “Yes?” “How about Gun? Am I on your mind?” “If you’re not, are you even human?” Everyone in the studio is staring at him like a hero about to punish the devil. How can I not care? “That’s a relief.” “……?” “I’m coming because I want you to care.” He was quite confident in his remarks, even though he had denied it. “It seems like you’ve been avoiding me since that day, but my patience isn’t that long to leave it like that.” Woo Do-gyeom added. “I’m worried too.” “What are you worried about?” “It’s a problem if you get into danger while I’m not around. What if something happens before I’ve even finished paying you back properly?” “Excuse me?” Yeon-woo was dumbfounded. Her posture naturally tilted crookedly. “That was because ‘that’ was there. No, more than that. Who put me in that danger in the first place?” The person who made the schedule, which shouldn’t have been dangerous, extremely dangerous shrugged his shoulders. “It’s hard to say that if you have a conscience, Mr. Woo Do-gyeom.” That human is a 확신범 [convicted criminal/firm believer]. Wasn’t it Woo Do-gyeom who pushed him into that death trap even though he knew it? ‘It’s like a predator that devours anything and everything.’ Woo Do-gyeom’s job is clearly displayed in the status window. The meaning of the modifier that devours anything is obvious. It means that he doesn’t care about the means or methods. “Gun’s expression doesn’t look good?” “Isn’t that obvious? Whose fault is it?” “It’s my fault.” “Do you even know?” “Yeon-woo Gun told me directly. It’s my fault.” It’s as if he wouldn’t have known if he hadn’t been told. ‘I have a feeling that human would do that and still be left…’ I think I’ve read it somewhere. There are many psychopaths among the heads of groups, CEOs, and professional managers. It didn’t seem like a bad meaning. It’s just that they’re a type that’s extremely specialized in calculating profits and losses, so their calculating reason is more maximized than their emotions. ‘Just like that human.’ There’s no regret in that explanation, but it’s an explanation that really fits Woo Do-gyeom in front of me. ‘I apologized later, but when I think about it, that was a little strange too.’ Rather than being sincerely sorry to everyone… I felt like I apologized because Yeon-woo was angry at the time? “So I said I’d take responsibility and apologize?” “Aren’t I giving you a bigger reward than an apology?” Woo Do-gyeom tilted his head as if something was wrong. As a result, a few strands of his well-groomed hair flowed down to the side. It read a calmness that was very contrasting to this side, which was frustrating and frustrating. “Anyway. I like it when Gun comes out like this.” “……?” “I can see the line in Gun. If you can see the line, you want to cross it.” “What nonsense are you talking about? Anyway, you’re in the way. Stop the ridiculous food torture. Don’t stay here.” “Okay. I’ll be satisfied with seeing Gun for now.” Woo Do-gyeom stepped back unexpectedly neatly. He snapped his fingers, called someone, immediately packed his documents, and then left the studio with a step that seemed to have no regrets after putting his long coat on his shoulders as tall as he was. “…….?” “…….?” Question marks appeared above the heads of those who were hiding awkwardly and looking this way. “Really… did he leave?” “What is it? Why did someone who didn’t seem like he would budge suddenly leave?” “Didn’t Yeon-woo tell you to go?” “Did you really go because of that? Hey, really?” “But if that’s not the case, the investor wouldn’t have cleaned up everything and left. He took everything with him like that, so he’s not just going out for a cigarette.” “Hey, talk properly. Don’t you know that the investor smoked inside too?” “That’s right… did you?” “Then… Yeon-woo really told you to go… ?” The eyes of those who were nervously watching turned to Yeon-woo. “Hoo……” Yeon-woo sighed. Woo Do-gyeom. He really makes people bother him until the end. Even if he tries to look a little better because he stepped back obediently, he can’t like it because the result is like this. Look at those eyes full of curiosity! ‘I’m going crazy.’ The annoying part was Yeon-woo’s responsibility.

*

“Additional filming?” -“I think it would be good to reinforce the emotional scenes a little more. I’m talking about the scene where they break up and meet again. The director said that part feels a little weak. Yeon Do-hee said that she would adjust to Yeon-woo’s schedule, but when is your schedule okay? If only Yeon-woo is available, we’re going to go into additional filming right away, is that okay?” “Are you stuck again?” -“Haha… yes.” The assistant director on the other side of the receiver laughed awkwardly. -“Oh, my. Seeing that it’s still blocked like this even though Yeon-woo comes often, I guess additional filming is necessary.” “I understand. Ah. By any chance, is there another problem with ‘that side’… ?” -“No. Fortunately, it’s still safe. If it wasn’t, the director’s condition would have been even more serious. He’s such a delicate person… .” The assistant director said that it was fortunate. After Yeon-woo visited the set. Woo Do-gyeom’s reckless barrage of supplies has temporarily stopped. I heard that only the right amount is delivered after that. Everyone trembled at the buffet car that came as if it were natural the next day, but fortunately, there was no more overflowing food like before. However, -How did you stop that hellish torture, Yeon-woo? -Isn’t the investor scary for some reason? Every time I make eye contact, my legs are all twisted. Weren’t you scared? -What’s with the eyes? I just got goosebumps just being in the same space. Instead, Yeon-woo had to receive a flood of questions. -I thought it was okay because no one said anything, so I kept going. He said he seemed to be satisfied with the meal. When I told him, he didn’t say anything and said he understood and went back? Everyone found it hard to believe. Is that real? Is that lie true? But I couldn’t tell you the truth. After roughly glossing over it, people were puzzled but didn’t ask any more questions. -“Then please check your schedule and contact me.” “Yes. I understand.” The voice of the assistant director, who had become familiar with frequent calls, disappeared with the end of the call. “Is that a call from the production company?” Kwon Seong-hyeon, who was wearing an apron in the kitchen, walked out and asked. “Yes. They said they wanted to do additional filming?” “Aha.” Kwon Seong-hyeon, who came over, handed over a small bowl. When I asked with my eyes what it was, he held it out in front of my lips, telling me to try it.

“How does it taste?” “It’s delicious.” “How’s the seasoning?” “Is it moderate… ?” “I usually think Yeon-woo eats blandly, so I made it a little bland. Is it okay?” “Yes. It’s perfect.” I accidentally received it, drank it, and finished the taste test. Kwon Seong-hyeon went back to the kitchen with a satisfied face and adjusted the fire.