Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 336

336. An Unusual Uninvited Guest (1)

October 2, 2022

To put it simply, Bill wasn’t crazy.

However,

‘Ah, he seems to be too strongly influenced.’

I wondered why he seemed so out of it earlier.

Bill suddenly knelt down and began an unexpected confession.

At first, I was very embarrassed, but only for a moment.

‘Still, he’s a man who’s sincere about music in his own way.’

As a businessman, he’s obsessed with commercial success, though.

It turns out that when he was young, he personally sponsored indie labels and was very sincere about music.

Of course, that’s a different story from suddenly stopping the contract.

“Please sign a contract with us! I’ll even kneel!”

No.

You’re already kneeling…

[Wow. If you told anyone this happened, eight out of ten wouldn’t believe it.]

Even the child spirit, who was melting under Trevi’s touch, opened his eyes again.

[Ah. I feel most thrilled when someone who used to be so high-handed begs!]

“…….”

I think some dangerous words were exchanged?

Fortunately, Bill’s sudden kneeling was resolved safely, thanks to Trevi’s intervention.

“Mr. Bill. You can’t do this. Who found him first? Let’s not be unethical.”

“……?”

I think some strange words were exchanged again, but.

Bill’s reaction was immediate.

“You don’t mean…!”

“Don’t mean what?”

“Are you really thinking of establishing a new label?!”

What?

Wasn’t that already in the past?

‘I think I just threatened him not to even think about chasing him away, right?’

But the answer was strange again.

“Isn’t it obvious? Why would I hand over our Yeonwoo to them for their benefit?”

“……?”

Trevi, who works at that label, said.

“With these conditions, as you know, it’s almost the best in the industry!”

“What’s the point of being ‘almost’ the best in the industry? It’s ‘almost,’ not truly the best in the industry. And anyway, the best at the industry level can’t even be called the best.”

“Then…?”

Bill swallowed hard.

“Don’t you think we need to go beyond that level to suit our Yeonwoo?”

Before I knew it, Trevi was using the word ‘Our’ so naturally.

‘……As far as I know, English speakers center their conversations around themselves, right…?’.

For example, like this.

Our house, our family, our company… While these expressions are familiar to most people, it’s a bit different abroad.

My house, my family, my company.

The focus is more on ‘me’ than ‘us’?

Although my English knowledge is limited, Yeonwoo knew this much.

“Then what do I have to do to sign a contract with Mr. Kang?”

“Unconditionally the best. We must be grateful. For him even making music. Bill, you know that, right? Our Yeonwoo also has an amazing career as an actor.”

While Yeonwoo was in America.

Onflix [A fictional streaming service, similar to Netflix] had been continuously contacting his agency.

The reason was simple.

‘Let’s shoot just one project with us!’

Onflix, which had already made a lot of money with Dramatic Tempest.

It was natural that their attention was focused on Yeonwoo, who was the main player in the success of Dramatic Tempest.

-He is like a bold and elegant beast. He overwhelms people in an instant, makes them feel dizzy as if cutting off their breath at once, and when they barely come to their senses, they can find themselves as his prey.

That was the review a fairly famous columnist left about Yeonwoo while reviewing Dramatic Tempest.

‘So, in short, they’re praising me for boldly leaving when I needed to.’

I don’t know why critics like Ki Han-hyang all like using metaphors.

Anyway, ‘Kim Sun-woo’ in Dramatic Tempest was overwhelmingly praised for perfectly completing his role with a clean ending that paid for his sins.

Although he left Dramatic Tempest, Onflix’s thoughts were a little different.

[It’s more like they think it’s a good thing. Yeonwoo, your ticket power [star power/box office draw] is too good to pass up. But the drama ended cleanly. So, they’re going to try to make more money this time!]

Manager Lee Kyuhan said something similar.

“Onflix is making a fuss, saying that if Yeonwoo says okay, they’ll immediately start producing a big project themselves. Sigh. Yeonwoo is so busy that I haven’t told him, but I’m dying in the middle… They found out he’s in America and are making a fuss about having a meeting. I’m scared they’re going to come looking for him, really?”

Perhaps because he had been watching Yeonwoo for a long time.

Lee Kyuhan knew Yeonwoo’s interests very well.

He knew very well that even if Onflix offered him billions in guarantee, he wouldn’t sign a contract right now.

Why?

Because Yeonwoo’s personality was to do what he was focused on first.

“That’s… That’s true, but…”

Bill and Trevi also knew this well.

Well, not everything, but they probably knew that Onflix, a giant streaming company, was persistently courting Yeonwoo.

“So, just being the best at the ‘industry’ level isn’t enough. We have to be grateful that Yeonwoo is even making music.”

“That’s… That’s right. Trevi, you’re right. Yeah. Why am I so stupid?!”

“Oh, Bill. You’re not stupid. It’s good that you understand now. We have no right to demand anything from Yeonwoo.”

“Damn it… It makes sense no matter how I think about it.”

The two men had a very serious conversation.

“…….”

Yeonwoo thought for a moment while listening to this amazing conversation.

‘Is my translation ability going bad?’

[Why? Leave them be. Let’s listen to how far they go.]

The child spirit went even further.

Indeed, the two of them had a conversation that only they understood, as the child spirit said.

“Bill also knows how great this song is.”

“Of course. I feel like an idiot for initially expressing concern. I think I’ve been in this position for too long. I’ve become too defensive.”

“Oh. Bill. But it’s okay. You’ve already repented.”

“Thank you.”

Wow.

The two of them are a good match in a strange way.

“So, we don’t need the best at the general level. All or nothing. Bill, you have to choose well. If it’s not everything, we don’t need it. Because Yeonwoo’s music is a blessing, joy, and happiness to humanity just by existing.”

“Good heavens.”

“Bill, do you think you can put a price on happiness?”

“Jesus. How could I? It’s a value that can never be priced.”

“That’s right. That’s it.”

“…So Trevi, does that mean the label you’re establishing will hand over everything to Mr. Kang?”

“Now you’re talking.”

Yeonwoo crossed his arms.

It seemed like those two were communicating, but to Yeonwoo, it sounded like a slightly crazy conversation.

‘What? A blessing, joy, and happiness to humanity?’

Of course, Yeonwoo feels good when he receives praise.

It’s even better if the music he makes is loved by people.

‘But it has to be within reason.’

The feeling of being gilded alive on the face… It was a sigh-inducing feeling.

“Okay. Then… Let us join you.”

“Oh, Bill. I told you. If it’s not everything…”

“Everything! I’ll bet everything too.”

“You’re going all in?”

“Hoo… I’m old and dull now, but I’m also someone who has ears. If it’s like this from the beginning, it might be even harder to reach in the future. Rather than regretting it later, I’ll just put down a small connection now.”

“Good. Then let’s form an alliance with you as well.”

Before I knew it, Trevi’s establishment of a company became a foregone conclusion.

And Bill shook hands firmly on the spot, saying he would form an alliance with that company.

[Wow. These people are really crazy? Our actor needs to step it up a bit. The world is wide, and there are so many crazy people… Let’s see. When will our actor arrive? He said he’d be here soon?]

Yeonwoo rubbed his head.

The story was going in a strange direction.

*

Although the ending was a bit strange.

The contracts were all successfully concluded.

‘It was hard to leave them behind…’

I went there thinking of giving them a hard time before leaving.

Strangely, coming back, I wasn’t sure if I had drunk cider [a Korean expression for feeling refreshed and satisfied] or not.

[Ah, what are you worrying about! The guy who ignored you was begging you to sign a contract and even knelt down, where else would you find such catharsis! Kyaa!]

Let’s ignore the child spirit’s words, which seem to have somewhat impure thoughts.

“You’re not just being nice because I’m putting you on the cover, are you?”

[Ah… That’s… That’s… I can’t say it’s not, but…]

The child spirit had become an SNS star before I knew it.

It was entirely Trevi’s fault, because the child spirit, addicted to Trevi’s touch, followed Trevi wherever he went, so he was often exposed in photos, unintentionally.

A tiny cheese-colored cat attached to a large man.

This unbalanced combination rather attracted people’s attention.

[Hmm hmm. I even got a fan account. Hmm hmm hmm. Hmm hmm!]

“It’s the end of the world…”

A fan account for a ghost…

Well, it looks like a cute cat on the outside, though.

“What are you doing?”

[Wait a minute. I’m going to promote your single release properly.]

The cat said that and raised its small front paw.

The tiny, invisible thorns like claws were reflected in the splendid chandelier and shone brightly.

Tatatatatak!

“…….”

Yeonwoo stared blankly at the sight of the cat, smaller than a 108-key full-size keyboard, typing frantically.

“Dongja, did you just eat and type on the keyboard?”

Sometimes there are funny GIFs circulating.

There’s a GIF of a cat typing on a keyboard with its front paws, cursing at a dog.

Yeonwoo witnessed that GIF being recreated in front of his eyes in real time.

No, Yeonwoo corrected his thoughts.

It wasn’t clumsy like an invisible hand holding and moving it like in the GIF.

The wrist snap was very rhythmic, and the movement of the fingers was very flashy.

[This is it! This is viral!]

The cat, who hit enter, turned to Yeonwoo.

[Now, take a picture of me.]

“What?”

[I’ll put my hand on the keyboard, so take a picture.]

“……?”.

[This guy doesn’t know anything. This is the selling point, you know?]

Then, unlike before, he really started moving clumsily on the keyboard, as if making a ‘pitter-patter’ sound like a baby cat.

[You’re filming a video, right?]

“…….”

It’s the end of the world, the end of the world.

“Does this really work? No, more than that. When did I ask you to promote it?”

[What kind of relationship do we have! Huh?]

“A worse relationship than strangers?”

[No! We’re a community of destiny!]

“……?”.

Since when?

[If you do well, I do well! Huh? Isn’t that right? Give me the camera. Let me see if you filmed it well.]

Yeonwoo obediently handed over the camera.

Although it was absurd, the familiar sense was still there.

[Wow, amazing. I like it. I can upload it as it is, dude.]

The frame composition ability to create the best results was mixed with Yeonwoo’s senses, creating a video that anyone could see was maximizing loveliness.

It was when Dongja was transferring the video to his phone with a satisfied expression.

Ding-dong!

The sound of the door opening was heard.

[Huh? What is it? Trevi went on a business trip to LA today, right? Did he already come back?]

Trevi is currently on a schedule in LA, talking about some business trip.

“There’s no way.”

Yeonwoo’s eyes naturally sank.

Trevi’s studio boasts the best security.

You can’t enter the building itself without permission, and security guards are constantly patrolling.

In short, peddlers can’t enter.

Besides, there is no way to open the door unless you have a registered password or fingerprint.

[Gasp. Then is it a thief?! Did they break in on purpose when Trevi wasn’t there…?!]

Dongja’s energy became sharp, and Yeonwoo’s gaze turned cold.

If necessary, he must use his spiritual power to subdue the intruder.

[Yeonwoo, be careful of the gun. Gun!]

Especially since this is a country where gun ownership is legal, quick suppression is essential.

Yeonwoo thought so and reflexively bit his fingertip to draw blood.

But…

“Trevi! I heard you got scammed properly! Who is that scammer! Bring him to me right now! I’ll take care of it for you!”

The intruder’s cry was one step faster.

“How did you brainwash a guy who was in a slump so much that he’s so out of his mind! Who is the scammer! Let me see his face!”

A shrill voice shouted fiercely.

‘……Is she Trevi’s friend?’

If not, the reason why she’s shouting so confidently.

The reason why she could open the secure door is also understandable.

‘A scammer…’

Since she came all the way here, it would be good to meet her as she wished.

Thinking so, Yeonwoo approached the intruder.

“Scammer! Where are you! Scam… Huh?”

The intruder’s appearance was quite strange.

‘What, why are there so many cameras? Is she a paparazzi who’s going to take pictures of the scammer and sell them?’

Looking at her appearance, she doesn’t seem like a paparazzi…

That’s when Yeonwoo was thinking that.

The intruder, who sounded like she was going to shoot someone in the face if you just listened to her voice and content.

That intruder’s expression had already changed to a dazed one.

But.

“Oh… Angel…?”

The intruder’s words were very absurd.