Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 221

221. The Weight of Responsibility (2)

2022.06.09.

After the bond [a financial instrument representing debt] was transferred to Woo Do-gyeom.

It was only natural that the CEO of A Entertainment faced a dead end.

Woo Do-gyeom was not as easy to deal with as the loan sharks the CEO of A Entertainment had previously worked with.

A situation where the noose tightened from all sides at every moment.

The CEO had few options.

To flee or go into hiding.

Or.

‘To make him repent for his sins like this.’

It was Min Ye-rin’s work that the CEO of A Entertainment admitted to his crimes and held a press conference.

Min Ye-rin was not foolish enough to simply overlook a CEO who had been cut off on all sides and was in a desperate situation.

Most people like the CEO do not admit their mistakes.

They have no qualms about evasion, escape, or going into hiding.

It is not easy to get the words ‘I was wrong’ out of such a person.

‘Even with all the embellishments, it was Min Ye-rin’s skill that made him confess to large-scale corruption.’

It’s like I had faith that Min Ye-rin wouldn’t miss an opportunity.

Yeonwoo had only thought that far.

He thought that he only needed to get rid of the CEO who blocked her path.

However.

[For that reason, I will inherit all the debts of the former CEO of A Entertainment and ensure that all victims are properly compensated.]

It was a truly unexpected result.

As soon as Dong Ja-ryeong urged him to find the live broadcast on his phone, Min Ye-rin’s words followed.

“Min Ye-rin! Aren’t you upset about covering debts you didn’t commit?!

“Please explain in detail how you came to that decision!”

“Is there any reason to fulfill the debt when the CEO is confessing?! Min Ye-rin!”

Even through the screen, I could feel the tremendous flash of cameras.

But Min Ye-rin didn’t bat an eye and grabbed the microphone with a determined expression.

“It is right for the former CEO of A Entertainment to take legal responsibility. It’s a natural thing. But I have come to realize that there are many innocent victims involved with the former CEO that cannot be simply ignored.”

The pouring questions hesitated.

The atmosphere in the hall, controlled by Min Ye-rin, crossed the screen as it was.

“The former CEO has created many innocent victims by using his title as the CEO of a large company. Many victims who believed in that title and invested will not receive any compensation even if the former CEO is legally punished.”

The reason is very simple.

The CEO’s personal assets have not a single penny left.

‘Surely, he wouldn’t be so crazy as to do that.’

Yeonwoo had thought so.

If you don’t have money, shouldn’t you not spend it?

However, the former CEO not only squandered all the money he had swindled, but also borrowed from loan sharks and spent it lavishly.

Using Min Ye-rin as collateral.

The result was abuse of power against the drama production company.

-All I have is debt.

-Pardon?

-Ah. There was one more thing.

-What is it?

-A body waiver [legal document relinquishing all rights and assets].

-……?!

It means that the CEO is completely broke to the point of giving up his body.

That’s why I was surprised by Woo Do-gyeom’s words to write off the huge debt.

But here, someone even more extreme appeared.

[Wow. Did my favorite actually say she would pay it off instead of money?]

“Are you really saying that Min Ye-rin will really pay off all the debts instead?!”

“Yes. That’s what I said.”

“You said that you wouldn’t be able to receive compensation, but you can get enough compensation through civil litigation?!”

“I know that there are many difficulties in pursuing legal action as an individual. Even if you proceed with a civil lawsuit, there is no guarantee that you will be able to get all the money back.”

Min Ye-rin calmly looked around the audience.

“Therefore, by succeeding to the position of CEO of A Entertainment, I will continue to directly compensate for the debts of the former CEO. I will fulfill my responsibility even if it takes a lifetime.”

With those words, Min Ye-rin bowed deeply.

“As a member of the agency, I sincerely apologize for not correcting the former CEO’s mistakes in advance. I sincerely apologize to the many victims.”

It was a solemn and sincere apology.

A flurry of flashes poured over her deeply bowed head, but no one asked Min Ye-rin anything more.

They know it too.

Min Ye-rin is not guilty, and Min Ye-rin is doing her best.

[She’s still my favorite. Her guts are extraordinary.]

As the live press conference came to an end, Yeonwoo turned off the screen.

“I know. I never thought of this method.”

A truly pure admiration burst out.

“I thought it would be the cleanest conclusion to have Min Ye-rin drag the CEO out with her own hands…….”

The fastest and cleanest way to cut ties with the CEO.

Yeonwoo was proud that he had found that method.

But that wasn’t it.

[How could she think of that? I wouldn’t have dared to do it. I heard the debt is enormous? That scary man said that.]

“He did.”

[Her capacity is extraordinary.]

“I know.”

I might even have respect for her as a human being.

Perhaps it was because there were more than a few people who thought similarly to Yeonwoo, the public opinion, which was already buzzing, flared up as soon as the press conference ended.

“……I told you to bring her body over?”

[Ah, then I wouldn’t be able to fly over here so quickly!]

“……Never mind.”

Unable to overcome Dong Ja-ryeong’s nagging, I looked around several communities and saw a very clear reaction.

[Today’s press conference is legendary;; Min Ye-rin said she would take on the original sin [burden of past wrongdoings];;;]

[I am a family member who was scammed by that swindler. My father is crying right now.]

[I praise God Ye-rin, may God Ye-rin only walk the path of money!!!!!!!]

Not only entertainment-related communities.

Min Ye-rin’s story quickly came up in places that seemed to be general communities.

“How did you find these places? How did you create the ID?”

[Hmm. There are many ways.]

“…….”

The main pages of several portal sites were also decorated with Min Ye-rin’s articles.

[Best comment: I am a victim of the CEO of A Entertainment. I was introduced by an acquaintance’s acquaintance. I was told that there was a good investment opportunity, so I took out my deposit and entrusted it as an investment. I believed it because it was a well-known company with several famous celebrities. But in the end, it was a scam, and I reported it to the police, but they said that it could not be seen as a scam because there was an intention to compensate…… (omitted)…… I lost all the deposit I had saved for 10 years and was in agony every day, but watching this press conference made me think that the world is still kinder than I thought. The fact that the swindler was caught was also a good thing, but what Min Ye-rin promised us is not just money, but hope. I lived because I couldn’t die, but now I can live with hope.][ 찬성: 93424/반대: 234] [Approves: 93424/Opposes: 234]

ㄴCheer up, uncle

ㄴㅠㅠMin Ye-rin is really saving a lot of peopleㅠㅠ My uncle’s family was about to get divorced because of that bastard, but they cried a lot after watching the press conferenceㅠㅠ…

[A Entertainment’s stock price closed at the upper limit after the news of the CEO change]

A Entertainment, which held an emergency press conference on X month X day, experienced a happening in which the CEO position was replaced as former CEO Lee confessed to his crimes. However, rather than that, the stock price is showing a strange phenomenon of rising as the former CEO is dismissed, and people’s attention is focused.

According to an official from a securities company, the company’s sales have been steadily declining since X year due to poor management rights, and the worst situation was predicted due to the recent ‘securities district gossip’.

However, it is predicted that the credibility was revealed in the form of a stock price increase as a favorable response was focused on the promise made by the current CEO Min Ye-rin as the CEO was replaced…

Everywhere I looked, everyone was full of surprise and praise.

‘Well. I was really surprised too.’

Yeonwoo does not believe in the theory of innate evil or innate goodness.

However, if I had to choose one, I would lean a little more towards the former.

If people are born good and kind, why are there so many wronged ghosts and so many bad guys in this world?

‘It’s something that can’t be done without considerable courage, decisiveness, and a good heart.’

Yeonwoo judged so.

And I thought.

It was a very right choice to entrust it to Min Ye-rin.

‘Even I couldn’t think about the victims’ position…….’

It would be right to say that I didn’t even care about that side in the first place.

‘So, vision is this important.’

Suddenly, I understood why Kwon Seong-hyun was talking about going abroad.

Experiencing and digesting more things in a wider world will eventually broaden your horizons.

Wouldn’t it be possible to see things more broadly that you can’t see now?

‘Well…… I shouldn’t have just refused. If I get an offer next time…….’

Maybe I’ll think about it positively then.

That’s when Yeonwoo was thinking.

Knock knock!

Someone knocked on the emergency exit door.

The main character was none other than Min Ye-rin.

“Min Ye-rin……?”

No. Why is she here……?

She was the main character of the press conference.

Of course, the original main character was the former CEO, but who cares? Such a swindler.

“Um. I ran away. I think I’ll be harassed a lot if I get caught now.”

Min Ye-rin sighed, saying that the reporters had gathered even more after watching the live broadcast.

Min Ye-rin, who always had a cold expression, looked a little tired today.

“But who were you with? I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but I thought I heard you talking.”

“No, no. There’s no one here.”

Dong Ja-ryeong is here, but she might faint if I say he’s here.

Min Ye-rin looked that tired.

“Um? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Ah…… I’m a little surprised.”

“I guess you watched the press conference. Um…… What do you think, Yeonwoo? Was I too nosy?”

Min Ye-rin didn’t tell anyone her thoughts until she had the press conference.

Because she knew very well that if she told them, they would stop her from all sides.

“I think the world becomes better because there are people like Min Ye-rin.”

“Ahaha…… You’re giving me too much credit.”

Min Ye-rin, who was smiling weakly, suddenly said to Yeonwoo.

“Thank you, Yeonwoo. I couldn’t see ahead and I was really frustrated, but I was able to make a decision thanks to Yeonwoo.”

“Yes? I don’t know what you’re talking about…….”

“You don’t have to pretend you don’t know. I. I ran into that person.”

“What person are you talking about?”

“The new creditor.”

“Ah.”

It seemed that she had met Woo Do-gyeom.

“The CEO…… I guess he’s the former CEO now. The former CEO suddenly became anxious. I wondered if he had done something again, but he said that the bond had been transferred. I was watching him closely in case he ran away in the middle of the night, but that guest came. I didn’t know it was him at the time…….”

Woo Do-gyeom, who brought a lot of suited men, went into the CEO’s office alone with the former CEO without saying a word.

There was no loud noise, and there was no sound of furniture breaking.

Only silence flowed quietly.

But after that. The CEO has completely changed.

I couldn’t figure out how he had persuaded him.

That day, Min Ye-rin met Woo Do-gyeom again as he was leaving.

Looking at him again, she could clearly see who he was.

‘Blue King [nickname for a powerful figure].’

Woo Do-gyeom, the famous corporate hunter to the outside world, and the big hand who deals with big shots unofficially.

But there was another reason besides that.

Because he was one of the people who supported Yeonwoo.

“Do your best.”