Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 282

282. Whose Fault? (1)

August 9, 2022

“…….”

Looking down slightly, Yeon-woo recognized the product.

It was ‘Drug Chocolate,’ named so because it was as addictive as a drug, compelling you to eat it continuously once you started.

‘This was sold out as soon as it was released, so you can’t even get it now. How did she get it……?’

It was said to be like the honey butter chips [a popular snack that caused a national craze] from the old days.

“Looking so gaunt like this…… sniff…….”

In the end, tears burst from her tearful eyes.

It was absurd.

‘Gaunt?’

Even looking at it as objectively as possible, Yeon-woo himself was definitely not at the level of being called gaunt.

Of course.

He had been forcibly fattened up at the hospital for almost a week.

Thanks to that, Yeon-woo had a fairer face with more weight than before.

“Didn’t I say that management is important?”

Even a little weight gain is clearly visible on camera.

There are many cases where celebrities who look chubby on TV are actually skinny when you see them in person.

“You look thinner in person?”

It wasn’t for nothing that people said this when they saw celebrities.

That’s how sensitively TV shows subtle changes in weight and body shape.

“I don’t want to disappoint my fans by not managing myself.”

Yeon-woo didn’t want to disappoint his fans, even if he was okay with everything else.

Shouldn’t he at least not betray those who show unconditional affection, even if he can’t repay them?

“Yeon-woo’s fans will be more worried about you now. And you’re too thin now, so you need to gain weight. That way, you’ll have more stamina and it won’t interfere with your acting.”

This industry often has hardcore schedules with continuous overnight filming.

If you don’t have stamina, your concentration will run out quickly.

If your concentration runs out, the quality of your acting will also plummet.

‘If it’s for acting, I can’t help it.’

The result was this.

A fair face with some weight.

The strange thing was that parts like the jawline were the same, but the sunken under eyes and under the cheekbones, which had been so unsightly, were filled.

‘It seems like I’ve gained some muscle again……?’

What could a healthy young man in his twenties do, trapped in a hospital room?

The spacious hospital room was perfectly transformed into a makeshift PT [Personal Training] room.

He ate well with three meals a day of health food and worked out like crazy.

It was only natural that his physical condition recovered and even improved.

That was definitely the case.

‘It’s strange. Do these people all have strange standards?’

Even Song Jin-joo, who liked Yeon-woo’s sharp and haggard look, said this.

“Yeon-woo. Seon-woo in Season 2 is a bit cornered, so he’s having a hard time. But still, take care of yourself a little more. Maybe it’s because you rested and came back, but the atmosphere is a bit more mature and deeper, but you still look pitiful…… Don’t worry about what you eat because of me, just eat a lot. A lot. Got it?”

She even told him to raid Kim Si-hyuk’s storehouse and take good care of himself.

Anyway, in such a commotion, filming resumed.

“Ah. You really can’t understand what I’m saying.”

Step, step.

At a late hour.

Do Kang-hoon, who was walking down the street, stopped.

The street was deserted because it was late.

“Do you think anything will change if you do this? I still don’t understand the situation. I’m wondering how you’ve been killing people until now?”

Do Kang-hoon muttered to himself as if he was sneering alone on the empty street.

However.

Surprisingly, there was a voice answering that.

“I can’t.”

Someone wearing a hood deeply pressed down walked out of a narrow alley next to the building.

Most of his face was covered by shadows, but his gleaming, murderous eyes were clearly revealed as they were.

“Haa…….”

Do Kang-hoon sighed.

“Do you think I’m doing this because I want to hear that? I told you that’s not the answer I want to hear.”

“……Don’t you think it would be faster for me to kill you first than to listen to you?”

Step.

The person who took another step out of the darkness was none other than Kim Seon-woo.

Compared to Season 1, his shadowed face was sharp, emphasizing a haggard and dangerous feeling.

The polite and affable impression was nowhere to be found.

Only one person remained, like a wounded and crouching beast, full of vigilance.

“Well.”

Clack!

Do Kang-hoon, who closed the lighter, took a deep breath of the burning end of the cigarette.

Whoosh.

Faint white smoke faintly scatters into the air.

Just like the night when Do Kang-hoon first witnessed Kim Seon-woo’s murder.

“If you thought everything would be solved by killing me, I have no choice but to say you’re really stupid. Do you think you’ll be free if I die?”

As if he really thought so, Do Kang-hoon bit back a sneer.

“If my whereabouts are not confirmed for a certain period of time, I will spread all the facts and evidence I have found out to the people around you. In addition, the police and the Internet…… It will be very popular. It would be fun if it was revealed that you were a serial killer who killed dozens of people.”

Do Kang-hoon, who said that, suddenly abandoned his relaxed expression and said coldly.

“How long do we have to have this wasteful conversation? What’s so difficult? Huh?”

Season 1 finale ends with the revelation of Yeon-woo’s murderous acts.

The target was none other than the Yong-yeok [thugs for hire] who stalked Baek Ha-yan and was instructed by prosecutor Do Kang-hoon.

After entering Season 2.

Kim Seon-woo had to continue to receive meaningful calls from Do Kang-hoon while spending peaceful days.

The first meeting was very intense.

***

Lazy sunlight.

A cool and pleasant breeze.

Even the faces of the people passing by were bright on a sunny afternoon.

Kim Seon-woo’s face, which had almost no emotional ups and downs, was also relaxed.

The tension that was always there was openly relieved, and the atmosphere that had been sharply honed while smiling was softly loosened.

-We’re seeing each other for the first time in a long time today! I’ll buy you something delicious. What does Seon-woo like? Ah. You said you liked steak back then, right? Let’s go cut some steak properly today!

It was the day to see Baek Ha-yan, whom he hadn’t seen for several days.

Baek Ha-yan, who had gone down to the provinces for work, came back up after a few days and soothed Kim Seon-woo as if she was really sorry.

He didn’t understand why Baek Ha-yan soothed him as if he was coaxing him.

But it wasn’t a bad feeling.

If someone else had done that, he would have coldly built a wall with a smiling face, but he didn’t want to do that to Baek Ha-yan.

‘A strange feeling…….’

It was a very strange feeling.

This change was unfamiliar and seemed to be wary, but on the other hand, it was familiar.

It’s like the feeling of hot iced Americano, but is it real?

Kim Seon-woo gradually changed while being with Baek Ha-yan.

Like a crab slowly being boiled in water.

Ding!

Kim Seon-woo picked up his cell phone and checked the message.

>Seon-woo! I’m sorry ㅠㅠ The road is a bit blocked, so I think I’ll be a little late. I’ll buy you something more delicious! Dessert too, call?

Nothing special.

However, a faint smile appeared on Kim Seon-woo’s lips.

His expression naturally became soft even though he wasn’t trying to show it to anyone.

>It’s okay, come slowly.

It was the moment he was about to send the message.

Creak!

Someone pulled out the chair across from Kim Seon-woo.

And then he sat down in that seat without hesitation.

The expression disappeared from Kim Seon-woo’s smiling face.

“Finally, I get to see your face in person, Kim Seon-woo.”

“Who are you?”

The reaction to the uninvited guest who suddenly broke in was not good.

His brows narrowed sharply with displeasure.

He felt an instinctive aversion.

“Ah. I should introduce myself. I am this kind of person.”

The other person put his hand inside his chest and took out a business card.

Kim Seon-woo received it and scanned it in a very insincere manner.

[Prosecutor Do Kang-hoon]

It was a slightly unusual job, but that was all he felt.

He wore the mask of a kind person, but Kim Seon-woo was basically a person who had no interest in others.

Naturally, an indifferent reaction was bound to come out.

“What’s going on all of a sudden? How did someone who is even a prosecutor know me?”

In fact, he was indifferent, but Kim Seon-woo was a little displeased.

It was because someone else had invaded the space where Baek Ha-yan should be.

“If you don’t have any business, I’m sorry, but I think you’ll have to leave. My party will be here soon.”

When Kim Seon-woo answered a little sharply, the uninvited guest rather brought up something out of the blue.

“Your party shouldn’t be coming soon. Kim Seon-woo will be in trouble if that happens, are you okay with that?”

Do Kang-hoon leaned forward and said.

As if whispering.

“Baek Ha-yan will be in trouble if she finds out Kim Seon-woo’s secret. Isn’t that right?”

Secret.

From the moment that word came out, Kim Seon-woo’s eyes changed.

However, Kim Seon-woo calmly retorted.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m a little embarrassed that you’re suddenly talking about secrets.”

If you only listened to his tone, it would sound like he was really embarrassed by the unexpected interrogation.

However, his eyes and voice towards Do Kang-hoon were extremely cold.

“If there’s a problem, I’d appreciate it if you could formally summon me to the prosecutor’s office. There are so many strange people these days…….”

He received the business card, but he didn’t know if you were a real prosecutor.

“Haha. This is a more interesting person than I thought?”

Do Kang-hoon, who burst into laughter, said.

“If you’re really curious about who I am, look it up. It’ll be on the Internet right away.”

“Let’s say that’s true. So, what’s the matter and how did you find out about me and come to me? I pride myself on being a model citizen, even though I look like this. You’re not here to investigate me directly because I’m involved in a borrowed-name account or something, are you?”

It was a remark that could be heard as sarcastic at first glance.

It was a very unusual thing for Kim Seon-woo, who was kind to everyone.

“Of course, I can call you into the prosecutor’s office and interrogate you as Kim Seon-woo wants…… But would you really be okay with that? Kim Seon-woo will never be able to breathe outside air for the rest of his life if that happens?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Is it okay for someone who receives the country’s salary to make innocent threats to a good citizen?”

“Innocent, huh…….”

Do Kang-hoon, who chuckled, manipulated his cell phone and then slid it in front of Kim Seon-woo.

“I’m personally very curious if Kim Seon-woo can still pride himself on being a model citizen even after seeing this.”

Kim Seon-woo’s voice immediately lowered.

“Who are you.”

When he asked in a voice that sounded even eerie, Do Kang-hoon smiled.

“It’s written there. Prosecutor Do Kang-hoon. You can read, can’t you?”

Do Kang-hoon, who said that, got up as suddenly as he had sat down.

“Today’s not the only day, so let’s see each other often in the future. See you next time.”

That day.

Kim Seon-woo watched Do Kang-hoon leave with a cold and pale face.